Oct. 11, 2023, 8:21 a.m. | Zeeshan Wazir

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Introduction


Node.js has become a popular choice for building server-side applications, and its versatility extends to various domains, including PDF file generation and manipulation. PDF generation in Node.js is a common requirement for applications that need to create reports, encrypted documents, invoices, or any other printable documents.


In this article, we'll explore and compare some of the popular existing Node.js PDF libraries and then introduce you to IronPDF, a powerful PDF library for Node.js.





Comparison





1. pdfkit


pdfkit is a …

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