DoCX Editor SDK
Experience the next generation of document editing
Our Document Authoring SDK is an easy-to-use WYSIWYG client-side DOCX editor, similar to Google Docs, that lets you open and edit word documents then export them to PDF, with perfect fidelity across all major browsers.



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See Document Authoring in action
Play around with our word editor and see what's possible compared to other rich text libraries. To get started, edit a sample document or import your own DOCX file.
Benefits

True WYSIWYG editing
What you see is what you get with no finicky reloading, page layout inconsistencies or formatting changes. Give your users a buttery smooth user experience with a consistent page-based layout for rich text editing, just like Google Docs.

Perfect fidelity export to PDF
No more worrying about whether the document on the screen will look the same when you export it to PDF. It's as simple as opening a DOCX file, editing it, and exporting it to PDF with industry-leading fidelity.

Secure client-side editing
Document Authoring is secure by design, with rendering and processing happening completely client-side in your users' browser. It integrates easily into your application with just a few clicks, allowing users to edit Word Documents without ever leaving Salesforce, SharePoint or Mendix instances.
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Document Authoring SDK | Web Viewer SDK |
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Create and edit documents from scratch, or modify existing DOCX files, akin to Google Docs. | View, annotate, sign, and edit PDF and image files; create and fill out forms within web applications. |
Move paragraphs between pages, and format text, styling, and layouts. | Edit and reposition text on individual pages. |
Features browser-based document editing that maintains fidelity when exported to PDF. | Ensures 100 percent preservation of the original layout and design of PDFs. |
Open, view, and edit DOCX files. | Open, view, and annotate Office files, including DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX (Office Files component needed). |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nutrient's Document Authoring SDK?
Nutrient's Document Authoring SDK is a WYSIWYG DOCX editor that developers can integrate into their web application to create, edit, and generate documents from word templates. It offers rich-text editing features as an SDK comparable to other word processors like Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
What is a DOCX Editor SDK?
A DOCX Editor SDK is software development kit that software developers can embed into their web applications to enable their users to be able to create, view and edit Word Documents. It is often used to enable similar functionality as other word processors like Google Docs and Microsoft Word but inside web applications.
What makes Nutrient's DOCX Editor SDK stand out?
Nutrient’s DOCX Editor SDK offers a next-generation WYSIWYG Word Document editor that doesn't have finicky reloading, page layout inconsistencies, or formatting changes. It delivers a buttery smooth user experience with a consistent page-based layout for rich text editing, just like Google Docs and is fully customizable to seamless integrate into low-code platforms or any web application.
What functionalities does Nutrient’s Document Authoring SDK offer?
The SDK delivers a robust set of features, including:
- Advanced word processing — Create complex tables, manage floating images, and design headers and footers, offering capabilities similar to Google Docs.
- Template-based document creation — Create and edit MS Word templates to design reports, invoices, and contracts with features like immutable areas, repeating rows, and customizable blocks then export to PDF.
- Real-time collaboration — Enable multiple users to edit, annotate, and comment on documents simultaneously through our Web Viewer SDK, enhancing teamwork and productivity.
Is Nutrient's DOCX Editor SDK suitable for developers?
Yes, it’s tailor-made for developers who want to embed powerful Word template document generation, rich-text editing, editing of DOCX files within their applications. The SDK is customizable, simple to integrate, and built to provide a buttery smooth user experience that feels familiar to end users. It's written in Typescript and was built by developers for developers.
How can I try out the Document Authoring SDK?
Simply click on the free trial and follow the simple steps in our Document Authoring get started guide. If you'd rather play around with capabilities before integrating it into a project, check out the demo.