Document Authoring in your browser

Import a DOCX file, make changes, and export a high-fidelity PDF or DOCX file without touching a backend. The frame below is the live web-based DOCX editor component — see the JavaScript DOCX editor library in action by editing sample documents.

JAVASCRIPT DOCX EDITOR DEMO

Try the Document Authoring experience

The embedded editor lets you edit DOCX files in the browser with full fidelity. Play around with it and see what’s possible compared to other rich text libraries. To get started, edit a sample document or import your own DOCX file.

Built for technical correctness and depth

Browser‑native, serverless editing

WebAssembly loads in seconds, runs fully offline, and handles megabyte‑scale documents. Your data never leaves the browser — compliance stays simple.

Pixel‑perfect WYSIWYG

Page‑based canvas renders DOCX files exactly and exports PDF/DOCX files that mirror the screen. Stakeholders sign off on what they actually see.

Code‑first DocJSON workflow

Readable JSON, type‑safe APIs, and granular commands speed up automation and custom UIs. Faster builds cut the total cost of ownership.

Desktop‑grade editor UX

Shortcuts, global undo/redo, and smooth scrolling feel native, even on huge files. Instantly familiar — users keep typing, not hunting for buttons.


API design and developer experience

DocJSON automation

Load, modify, or generate documents as straight JSON. Then render them instantly in the editor.

Framework-agnostic integration

Wrap the component in React, Vue, Svelte, or plain JavaScript — the API surface remains identical.

Rapid onboarding

Clear guides, runnable examples, and a clone-ready GitHub repository make you productive in minutes.


Embed a PDF viewer with flexible deployment and full control

Import/export

  • DOCX
  • PDF
  • DocJSON
Browsers

  • Current Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge
Deployment

  • In-browser TypeScript + WebAssembly
  • Runs online or fully offline

JAVASCRIPT DOCX EDITOR SDK

Who is it for

React developers and UI engineers

Need a true page-based editor that feels native to their component tree.


CMS and LMS product owners

Want Word-like authoring inside content or learning platforms without forcing downloads.


Sales ops and DevOps managers

Require dynamic proposal builders that sales representatives can update on the fly.


Healthcare IT leaders

Must keep protected health information inside private clouds.


Multi-tenant SaaS architects

Need customizable branding per tenant without separate codebases.


Frequently asked questions

Can I edit DOCX files in your browser-based DOCX editor without a backend?

Yes. Nutrient’s browser-based DOCX editor (Document Authoring) runs entirely client-side via WebAssembly. You can edit a DOCX file in the browser — even offline or in air-gapped environments — without touching any server resources.

What file formats does your JavaScript SDK for Word documents support?

Out of the box, the JavaScript DOCX editor SDK loads and saves PDF and DocJSON files. To open or export DOCX files, enable the optional DOCX Support feature in your license.

How is page fidelity maintained when I export to PDF or DOCX?

The WebAssembly DOCX viewer and editor share a page-based layout engine that mirrors desktop Word. Headers, footers, tables, and page breaks are preserved for pixel-perfect prints and archives.

Which browsers work with the browser-based DOCX editor SDK?

The current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are fully supported. Because the component is standards-based, no plugins or extensions are required.

Does your JavaScript SDK for Word documents send any data to Nutrient servers?

No. All processing happens in the user’s browser. You control where documents are stored, making compliance and data-governance mandates easier to meet.

Is a special license required for DOCX import and export?

Yes. DOCX handling is unlocked by adding the DOCX Support feature to your Document Authoring license. PDF and DocJSON are available in every tier.

Can I embed the WebAssembly DOCX viewer in React or Vue?

Absolutely. The core API is framework-agnostic, and sample wrappers for React, Vue, and vanilla JavaScript are available in the developer guides.

What is DocJSON and why should I use it?

DocJSON is the editor’s native JSON format. It lets you generate, diff, and patch documents programmatically, and then render them instantly in the browser.

Is the output PDF really print-ready?

Yes. The WebAssembly DOCX viewer embeds fonts and preserves layout, producing PDFs suitable for contracts, reports, and any print-critical workflow.

Can I automate document generation with the JavaScript DOCX editor SDK?

Yes. Because DocJSON is plain JSON, you can build templates or merge data on the server or client, and then load the result directly into the browser-based DOCX editor for final tweaks or exporting.


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