PDFKit
A JavaScript PDF generation library for Node and the browser with a simple, chainable API.
What is PDFKit?
PDFKit is a JavaScript library for generating PDF documents programmatically in Node.js and the browser. It provides a chainable API that simplifies creating complex, multi-page documents with features like vector graphics, text formatting, image embedding, and PDF security. It solves the problem of programmatically producing printable, high-quality PDFs from web or server applications.
Developers building applications in Node.js or browser environments that need to generate PDF documents, such as reporting tools, invoice generators, or document automation systems.
Developers choose PDFKit for its simple, chainable API that reduces code complexity, its comprehensive feature set covering graphics, fonts, and security, and its dual support for both Node.js and browser environments without sacrificing functionality.
Overview
A JavaScript PDF generation library for Node and the browser
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating invoices and reports in web applications
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