How to Run IronPDF for Java in Google Cloud

ByChaknith Bin

January 22, 2023

Updated June 22, 2025

Note: We have not fully tested support with Google Cloud, but if you want to try, we have some Required Settings.

Important: Required Settings

Zip Deployment is not supported, since IronPDF requires execution of binaries at runtime.
Default Cloud Function Docker images are not working because they lack the required packages for Chrome to run properly. For more information, see the Google Cloud System Packages.
Please use a custom Dockerfile and install all required packages. Learn more about this in our Linux Deployment Guide.

Include the ironpdf-engine-linux-x64 dependency to your project (change the version number to the latest):

<dependency>
  <groupId>com.ironsoftware</groupId>
  <artifactId>ironpdf-engine-linux-x64</artifactId>
  <version>2022.xx.x</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>com.ironsoftware</groupId>
  <artifactId>ironpdf-engine-linux-x64</artifactId>
  <version>2022.xx.x</version>
</dependency>

XML

This plugin may be required:

<plugin>
  <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
  <artifactId>maven-shade-plugin</artifactId>
  <version>3.2.4</version>
  <executions>
      <execution>
          <phase>package</phase>
          <goals>
              <goal>shade</goal>
          </goals>
          <!-- required for Docker -->
          <configuration>
              <transformers>
                  <transformer implementation="org.apache.maven.plugins.shade.resource.ServicesResourceTransformer"/>
              </transformers>
          </configuration>
      </execution>
  </executions>
</plugin>

<plugin>
  <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
  <artifactId>maven-shade-plugin</artifactId>
  <version>3.2.4</version>
  <executions>
      <execution>
          <phase>package</phase>
          <goals>
              <goal>shade</goal>
          </goals>
          <!-- required for Docker -->
          <configuration>
              <transformers>
                  <transformer implementation="org.apache.maven.plugins.shade.resource.ServicesResourceTransformer"/>
              </transformers>
          </configuration>
      </execution>
  </executions>
</plugin>

XML

These dependencies may be required:

<dependency>
  <groupId>io.perfmark</groupId>
  <artifactId>perfmark-api</artifactId>
  <version>0.26.0</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>io.grpc</groupId>
  <artifactId>grpc-okhttp</artifactId>
  <version>1.50.2</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>io.grpc</groupId>
  <artifactId>grpc-netty-shaded</artifactId>
  <version>1.50.2</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>io.perfmark</groupId>
  <artifactId>perfmark-api</artifactId>
  <version>0.26.0</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>io.grpc</groupId>
  <artifactId>grpc-okhttp</artifactId>
  <version>1.50.2</version>
</dependency>

<dependency>
  <groupId>io.grpc</groupId>
  <artifactId>grpc-netty-shaded</artifactId>
  <version>1.50.2</version>
</dependency>

XML

Set timeout to 330 seconds due to slow start.
Set memory size to at least 2048 MB.
Set Ephemeral Storage Size to at least 1024 MB.

In some environments, you may need to point at an IronPdfEngineWorkingDirectory and set execution permissions for it:

// Set the working directory for the IronPDF Engine
Setting.setIronPdfEngineWorkingDirectory(Paths.get("/tmp/"));

// Set the working directory for the IronPDF Engine
Setting.setIronPdfEngineWorkingDirectory(Paths.get("/tmp/"));

JAVA

# Grant full read/write/execute permissions to the /tmp directory
RUN chmod 777 /tmp/

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the required settings to run a PDF library for Java in Google Cloud?

Using IronPDF, Zip Deployment is not supported, and default Cloud Function Docker images do not work. A custom Dockerfile with all required packages is necessary.

What dependency should be included in the project for a PDF library?

Include the 'ironpdf-engine-linux-x64' dependency to your project, ensuring you use the latest version when working with IronPDF.

Is there a plugin that may be required for deploying a PDF solution in Google Cloud?

The 'maven-shade-plugin' may be required when using IronPDF, especially for Docker, with specific configurations for transformers.

What additional dependencies might be necessary for a PDF processing tool?

When using IronPDF, you may need to include 'perfmark-api', 'grpc-okhttp', and 'grpc-netty-shaded' dependencies.

What timeout setting is recommended for running a PDF processing library on Google Cloud?

When using IronPDF, set the timeout to 330 seconds due to slow start.

What is the recommended memory size for deploying a PDF tool on Google Cloud?

When deploying IronPDF, set the memory size to at least 2048 MB.

How much Ephemeral Storage Size is required for a PDF library?

When using IronPDF, set the Ephemeral Storage Size to at least 1024 MB.

How do you set the working directory for a PDF engine?

For IronPDF, use the Setting.setIronPdfEngineWorkingDirectory method to point to a directory like '/tmp/' and set execution permissions.

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