Next.js PDF Generation Library

Nutrient Web SDK is a JavaScript library for generating PDF documents in any Next.js-based web app. Newly created PDFs can be rendered in our client-side viewer for signing, editing, form fill, and more.

Nutrient SDKs are deployed in some of the world’s most popular applications, such as those made by Autodesk, Disney, UBS, Dropbox, IBM, and Lufthansa.

Key capabilities

  • Create from template — Insert text or images and prefill forms

  • Generate from images — Convert JPGs, PNGs, or TIFFs into PDF

  • Assemble documents — Merge multiple PDFs and insert pages

  • Thumbnail previews — Render pages as thumbnail images

  • Saving options — To an ArrayBuffer, local storage, or remote server

  • Headless — Generate PDFs without showing the UI

  • Client-side — Create PDFs directly in a browser (no server needed)

  • Extendable — Add viewing, forms, signing, annotation, and more

Guides for PDF generation

Generate a PDF from a PDF template
How to generate a PDF using an existing PDF document as a template

Generate a PDF from a Word template
How to generate a PDF using an existing Word document as a template

Generate a PDF from a form
How to generate a PDF from a PDF form

Generate a PDF from images
How to generate a PDF from a PNG, JPG, or TIFF

Generate PDF reports
How to create a PDF report by adding text and images to a template

Generate thumbnail previews
How to render PDF pages as thumbnail images

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FAQ

How can I generate PDFs using Next.js?

You can generate PDFs using Next.js by integrating PSPDFKit for Web, which allows you to create PDFs from templates, images, or form data directly in the browser. The library offers various methods and tools for generating and customizing PDF documents in your Next.js application.

What are the benefits of using Next.js for PDF generation?

Next.js allows for server-side rendering, making it efficient to generate dynamic PDFs by leveraging React components and server-side logic.

How do I include custom styles in my PDFs generated with Next.js?

Custom styles can be included by adding CSS to your HTML templates or importing stylesheets directly in your Next.js pages before rendering them as PDFs.

Can I generate PDFs on client-side in a Next.js application?

While possible using client-side libraries, server-side PDF generation is preferred for better performance and security in Next.js applications.

What are some common challenges in PDF generation with Next.js?

Common challenges include handling complex layouts, managing large datasets, and ensuring consistent rendering across different browsers and PDF viewers.