The Node.js PDF Library

Explore IronPDF

HTML to PDF Run

import {PdfDocument} from "@ironsoftware/ironpdf";

(async () => {
    // Create a PDF from an HTML string
    const pdf = await PdfDocument.fromHtml("<h1>Hello World</h1>");

    // Export the PDF to a file
    await pdf.saveAs("output.pdf");

    // Advanced Example with HTML Assets
    // Load external HTML assets: Images, CSS, and JavaScript.
    const htmlContentWithAssets = "<img src='icons/iron.png'>";
    const advancedPdf = await PdfDocument.fromHtml(htmlContentWithAssets);

    // Save the PDF with loaded assets
    await advancedPdf.saveAs("html-with-assets.pdf");
})();

HTML File to PDF Run

import {PdfDocument} from "@ironsoftware/ironpdf";

(async () => {
    // Render the HTML file
    const pdf = await PdfDocument.fromHtml("example.html");

    // Export the PDF document
    await pdf.saveAs("output.pdf");
})();

URL to PDF Run

import {PdfDocument} from "@ironsoftware/ironpdf";

(async () => {
    // Render the web URL to PDF
    const pdf = await PdfDocument.fromUrl("https://ironpdf.com/");

    // Export the PDF document
    await pdf.saveAs("url.pdf");
})();

 Images To PDF
import {PdfGenerator} from "@ironsoftware/ironpdf";
import fs from 'fs';

(async () => {
    // Specify the directory path
    const directoryPath = './images';

    // Read the contents of the directory
    fs.readdir(directoryPath, (err, files) => {
    if (err) {
        console.error('Error reading directory:', err);
        return;
    }

    // Filter file names to include only .jpg and .jpeg extensions
    const jpegFiles = files.filter((file) =>
        file.toLowerCase().endsWith('.jpg') || file.toLowerCase().endsWith('.jpeg')
    );

    // Construct full file paths for the filtered files
    const filePaths = jpegFiles.map((file) => `${directoryPath}/${file}`);

    // Converts the images to a PDF and save it.
    const pdf = PdfGenerator.imageToPdf(filePaths).then(
        (returnedPdf)=> {
            returnedPdf.saveAs("composite.pdf");
        });
    
    // Also see PdfDocument.rasterizeToImageFiles() method to flatten a PDF to images or thumbnails
    });
})();

IronPDF for Node.js Blog

April 4, 2024

What is Node.jS used for

Node.js is a powerful tool that has transformed the landscape of web development, enabling developers to use JavaScript to build various applications

February 19, 2024

JavaScript PDF Editor (Developer Tutorial)

In this in-depth guide, we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of constructing a JavaScript PDF editor using the formidable capabilities offered by IronPDF

January 28, 2024

How to Edit A PDF File in Node.js

This tutorial aims to guide beginners through the basics of using IronPDF in Node.js to edit and create PDF files.

January 5, 2024

A Comparison Between PDFKit npm & IronPDF For Node. js

In this intro, I'm diving into IronPDF and PDFKit - two big names in JavaScript PDF libraries. Both are solid choices for Node.js projects, but they've got their strengths and weaknesses.

January 5, 2024

How to Convert PDF To Text in Node.js

This tutorial aims to guide beginners through the process of setting up a Node.js project to extract text from PDF page files using IronPDF

December 13, 2023

How to Split A PDF File in Node.js

In this article, we are going to use IronPDF, PDF lib which helps to split PDF NodeJs documents into multiple PDF files within an output folder

December 13, 2023

How to Parse a PDF Document in Node.js

In this article, we are going to see how to parse PDFs using Node.js with the IronPDF, PDF parser Node library.

December 13, 2023

How to Compress A PDF File in Node.js

In this post, we'll utilize IronPDF, a compress PDF library tool that can compress PDF Node.js in different levels

November 23, 2023

How to Download PDF Files From URL in Node.js

In this article, we will explore the process of downloading PDF documents from URLs using the PDF library known as IronPDF

November 18, 2023

How to Generate A PDF File from Template in Node.js

In this article we will see an example of how you can generate a PDF document from an HTML template using a PDF library named IronPDF for Node JS.

November 17, 2023

Node PDF SDK (Developer Tutorial)

In this article we will discuss a Node-JS PDF SDK and how to use this SDK to meet all your PDF manipulation needs using Node-JS

September 13, 2023

Convert HTML to PDF in Node.js Without Puppeteer

In this article, we will discuss how you can convert HTML content to a PDF file using the html-pdf JavaScript package.

August 25, 2023

How to Create A PDF File in React

we'll explore various libraries to generate PDFs and learn how to use the popular jsPDF library to create PDF files directly from your React components

July 27, 2023

How to Generate a PDF File in Node.js

The power of Node.js PDF generator lies in their ability to leverage other JavaScript libraries, such as HTML-to-PDF converters or HTML template engines, to generate PDFs from dynamic content

July 12, 2023

How to Read PDF Files in Node.JS

It is crucial to take build, read, and conversion capabilities into account when choosing the best library for a project that includes creating PDFs in order to ensure seamless integration and top performance. We can able to create a simple PDF Viewer using Node.js

July 12, 2023

How to Sign A PDF File in Node.JS

For signing PDF documents, we will use an open source library named PDF-Lib for Node.JS.

June 14, 2023

How to Create PDF Files in JavaScript

IronPDF was created to make it easier for developers to create, browse, and edit PDF documents. It functions as a potent PDF converter and offers a base API for creating, editing and processing PDF files.

June 14, 2023

How to View PDF Files in JavaScript

IronPDF can generate PDF files from various sources, including HTML, HTML5, ASPX, and Razor/MVC View. It is capable of converting HTML pages and images into PDF files.

May 24, 2023

How to Generate PDF File using JavaScript

In this article, we will discuss various JavaScript libraries for PDF creation. We will explore the features and use cases of the JS library, focusing on three key aspects:

May 24, 2023

How to Print PDF File in JavaScript

Normally, to print a PDF file's contents, we download it to our computer, open it, and select the print option. JavaScript, on the other hand, makes it simple to print a PDF file directly from a web page.

May 17, 2023

How to Convert HTML to PDF in React (Developer Tutorial)

Converting HTML to PDF in React has become an essential feature for many web applications. Whether you are building an invoicing system, report generator, or just need to share information in a universally accepted format.

Ready to get started? Version: 2024.3 just released

View Licenses >

IronPDF is a part of IRONSUITE

9 .NET API products for your office documents

Get 9 products for the price of 2

Start Free Trial