PDFObject

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PDFObject is a Coding & Development tool that dynamically embeds PDFs in HTML documents. It's a lightweight JavaScript utility for displaying PDFs directly in web pages.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is PDFObject?

PDFObject is a lightweight JavaScript utility designed for dynamically embedding PDF documents within HTML. It simplifies the process of integrating PDFs into web pages, enhancing user experience by allowing direct display without requiring external PDF viewers. The tool has evolved to prioritize `<iframe>` over `<embed>` for broader compatibility and robustness across platforms. It includes features like automatic mobile device detection to ensure appropriate fallback content, support for base64 PDFs, and improved handling of PDF Open Parameters. PDFObject also offers options to suppress console logging and omit inline styles for developers working in strict environments.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to seamlessly embed PDF documents into their HTML web pages, ensuring broad compatibility across different browsers and devices. Especially valuable for displaying reports, manuals, or other documents directly within a web application without relying on external viewers.

Common actions

embed PDFs

display documents

integrate PDFs

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Capabilities

Key features

Dynamically embed PDFs
Uses `<iframe>` for embedding
Mobile device detection
Base64 PDF support
PDF Open Parameters handling
Suppress console logging
Omit inline styles

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What is the primary method PDFObject uses for embedding PDFs?

PDFObject primarily uses an `<iframe>` element for embedding PDFs. This change was implemented in version 2.3 to improve universal support and consistency across various platforms, addressing quirks and spotty support previously associated with the `<embed>` element.

Does PDFObject support embedding PDFs on mobile devices?

As of February 2024, PDFObject automatically assumes PDFs are not supported on mobile devices and displays fallback content. This is because most mobile browsers do not properly support inline PDFs. Developers can use PDF.js for mobile if inline PDF embedding is critical.

Can I embed base64 encoded PDFs using PDFObject?

Yes, PDFObject supports converting base64 PDFs (string) to a downloadable file. This feature primarily impacts fallback content on browsers that do not support inline PDFs, allowing users to still access the document.

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