How to Run IronPDF for Java in Google Cloud
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>
XMLThis 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>
XMLThese 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
to330 seconds
due to slow start. - Set
memory size
to at least2048 MB
. - Set
Ephemeral Storage Size
to at least1024 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.