React PDF Viewer
High-Performance PDF Viewer for Enterprise Applications
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- Pixel-perfect PDF rendering
- Optimized for large, complex PDFs
- Customizable with built-in security
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Why do you need our React PDF Viewer?
Building a React PDF viewer from scratch is complex due to challenges with rendering, navigation, annotations, performance, and security. Syncfusion simplifies this with an enterprise-ready viewer that includes built-in features, high performance, and secure handling, resulting in faster development, a rich user experience, and reduced complexity.
Interact with PDFs in real time—highlight, annotate, fill out forms, and add signatures easily.
Get started in minutes
Follow these three steps to integrate the PDF Viewer into your React application.
1
Install the PDF Viewer package
Install the Syncfusion React PDF Viewer package using npm.
npm install @syncfusion/ej2-react-pdfviewer --save2
Import the required CSS styles
Import the necessary Syncfusion React PDF Viewer CSS files to ensure proper layout and theme styling.
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-base/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-buttons/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-dropdowns/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-inputs/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-navigations/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-popups/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-splitbuttons/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import "../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-pdfviewer/styles/tailwind3.css";3
Initialize the PDF Viewer component
Import and render the PDF Viewer component in src/App.tsx to start building instantly.
import { PdfViewerComponent, Toolbar, Magnification, Navigation, LinkAnnotation, BookmarkView,
ThumbnailView, Print, TextSelection, Annotation, TextSearch, FormFields, FormDesigner,
PageOrganizer, Inject } from '@syncfusion/ej2-react-pdfviewer';
function App() {
return (
<PdfViewerComponent id="container"
documentPath="https://cdn.syncfusion.com/content/pdf/pdf-succinctly.pdf"
resourceUrl="https://cdn.syncfusion.com/ej2/dist/ej2-pdfviewer-lib">
<Inject services={[ Toolbar, Magnification, Navigation, Annotation, LinkAnnotation,
BookmarkView, ThumbnailView, Print, TextSelection, TextSearch,
FormFields, FormDesigner, PageOrganizer]}/>
</PdfViewerComponent>
);
}
export default App;AI-assisted development
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Enterprise-ready PDF viewing power
Unlock insights from every PDF
The React PDF Viewer does more than display documents, it understands them. With built-in AI capabilities, it can extract key data, summarize content, detect form fields, and power intelligent search within your app. These features can be extended to create smart document workflows, automate classification, or integrate with enterprise AI systems—all while ensuring strong security and high performance.
- Enables intelligent extraction of text and form fields.
- Supports AI-driven content analysis and summarization.
High fidelity PDF rendering & viewing
Render PDFs with pixel-perfect accuracy across all browsers and devices. The React PDF Viewer preserves layout structure, fonts, vector graphics, and images exactly as designed, ensuring consistent visual quality for every document.
- Maintains full layout and font fidelity.
- Consistent rendering across browsers and platforms.
- Accurately renders vector graphics and complex elements.
- Preserves original fonts, styles, and typographic spacing.
- Displays images and embedded media without distortion.
- Supports precise zooming without loss of quality.
High performance PDF viewing for large documents
Built for speed and scalability, the React PDF Viewer efficiently handles both small files and large, complex PDFs. Pages load on demand to reduce memory usage while maintaining smooth scrolling and responsive interaction.
- Progressive and on-demand page loading.
- Smooth navigation through large PDF files.
- Optimized performance even on lower end devices.
Security & access control
Protect sensitive documents with a secure architecture that keeps all PDF operations within the application. Control user actions to meet enterprise and compliance requirements.
- No data leaves the application by default
- Password protected PDF support
- Control permissions for printing, copying, downloading, and editing
- Application-level compliance support for HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2® Type 2
Advanced navigation & search tools
Thumbnails
Quickly preview and navigate through PDF pages using thumbnail views, making it easy to locate specific sections immediately.
Bookmarks
Organize and access important sections of your PDF documents with bookmarks, enabling faster navigation through structured content.
Hyperlinks
Seamlessly navigate within PDF documents or to external resources using clickable hyperlinks embedded in the PDF.
Text search
Find specific words or phrases instantly with full-text search in PDF documents, helping users locate information quickly within large files.
Text selection
Select and copy text effortlessly from PDF files for reuse, improving productivity and content accessibility.
Zooming
Adjust zoom levels in PDF documents for a comfortable viewing experience, with options to zoom in, zoom out, or fit content to the screen.
Seamless PDF editing experience
Deliver secure, interactive, and professional PDF viewing directly within your application. The React PDF Viewer offers robust tools for reviewing, filling, and protecting documents—all seamlessly handled in the browser.
PDF annotation & review tools
Enable rich document review and collaboration directly within React applications. Users can annotate, comment, and review PDFs without leaving the application.
PDF form filling and designer
Complete interactive forms with text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns, or design new forms within the viewer. Edit, preview, and save forms in real time, streamlining data collection.
PDF signing and redaction
Apply handwritten, typed, or image-based e-signatures, or verify digital certificates to confirm authenticity. Safeguard sensitive content using built-in redaction tools that permanently eliminate confidential data from the document.
PDF page management
Effortlessly organize and control your PDF documents with intuitive page-level editing tools, enabling a seamless and efficient document workflow.
Accessibility and global readiness
WCAG-compliant viewer
Fully adheres to WCAG standards, offering features such as keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and high-contrast themes to support users with disabilities.
Multilingual and RTL support
Provides complete localization capabilities, including right-to-left (RTL) rendering, for seamless adaptation to global languages and regional workflows.
Screen reader compatibility
Ensures all PDF content, form fields, and controls are accessible to screen readers, delivering an inclusive experience for all users.
UI customization & extensibility
Experience a React PDF Viewer designed for developers that offers flexible UI customization and extensible APIs to adapt the viewer to your application’s needs.
- Extend functionality using robust APIs to tailor workflows and control viewer behavior.
- Integrate with local storage or cloud platforms like Azure Blob Storage and Amazon S3 using robust APIs.
- Leverage comprehensive documentation and enterprise-grade support to accelerate development and scaling.
Industry-specific use cases
The React PDF Viewer is tailored to meet the unique requirements of various industries, enabling professionals across sectors to securely view, annotate, and manage PDF documents with confidence.
No credit card required.
Healthcare
Enable secure viewing and review of patient records, lab reports, and consent documents within healthcare applications. Support privacy focused and compliance driven workflows while maintaining accuracy and controlled access to sensitive medical information.
Legal and compliance
Support contract review, case management, and regulatory documentation by embedding secure PDF viewing into legal and compliance systems. Enable controlled access, document review, and approval workflows for compliance sensitive environments.
Education and e-learning
Enhance digital learning platforms by allowing educators and learners to interact with academic materials such as course documents, research papers, and e books directly within web applications.
Finance and banking
Streamline financial document workflows by enabling secure review and validation of statements, invoices, and audit documents. Support enterprise and regulatory requirements within internal and customer facing financial systems.
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Endless possibilities with one viewer
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React PDF Viewer FAQ
If you’re new to the React PDF Viewer or have questions, our FAQs will help you explore its features and capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the React PDF Viewer?
The Syncfusion React PDF Viewer enables developers to embed secure, high performance PDF viewing and interaction directly into React applications. It is designed for enterprise and production environments where reliability, scalability, and control are essential.
Is React PDF Viewer suitable for production and enterprise applications?
The Syncfusion React PDF Viewer enables developers to embed secure, high performance PDF viewing and interaction directly into React applications. It is designed for enterprise and production environments where reliability, scalability, and control are essential.
How does the React PDF Viewer compare to other PDF viewer solutions?
The React PDF Viewer differs from basic or third-party viewers by offering enterprise-level performance, security, extensibility, and long-term support. It is designed for applications that require production grade document workflows rather than simple viewing.
Is the React PDF Viewer secure and compliant?
Security is a core design principle at Syncfusion. All PDF operations run within the application by default, and it supports application-level compliance with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2® Type 2 for handling sensitive documents.
What developer resources are available for the React PDF Viewer?
Comprehensive documentation, code samples, API references, demos, and community forums are available to help developers evaluate, integrate, and extend the React PDF Viewer efficiently.
Does the React PDF Viewer support PDF annotation?
Yes, the React PDF Viewer includes rich PDF annotation tools such as highlight, underline, strikethrough, shapes, freehand drawing, and comments, enabling efficient document review and collaboration.
Does the React PDF Viewer support form filling?
Yes, the React PDF Viewer supports filling out interactive PDF forms (AcroForms). Users can enter data into text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns directly within the viewer and save or submit the completed form.
Does the React PDF Viewer support digital signatures?
Syncfusion React PDF Viewer supports adding and displaying electronic signatures (drawn, typed, or image-based) as well as digital signatures (certificate-based) within PDF documents. However, advanced digital signature validation—such as verifying certificate authenticity and document integrity—typically requires server-side processing or the use of Syncfusion’s dedicated PDF libraries.
Is it possible to edit PDF content in the React PDF Viewer?
The React PDF Viewer supports limited editing capabilities such as annotations, text markup, and form field updates. Full content editing (like modifying existing text or images in the PDF) typically requires additional PDF processing tools or backend services.
Can I customize the toolbar for specific features like form filling or signatures?
Yes, the React PDF Viewer allows you to customize the toolbar based on your application requirements. You can enable or disable features such as form filling, annotations, signatures, and download or print options. Additionally, you can add custom toolbar buttons to implement your own functionality and further tailor the user experience.
Is the React PDF Viewer suitable for production and enterprise applications?
Yes. The React PDF Viewer is built for real world production use, supporting large documents, predictable performance, secure document handling, and long-term maintainability in enterprise environments.
Can I customize the React PDF Viewer to match my application’s UI and workflows?
Yes. The React PDF Viewer provides flexible APIs for customizing the viewer UI, toolbar, behavior, and interactions, allowing teams to align PDF workflows with application specific requirements and branding.
Can the React PDF Viewer handle large and complex PDF documents?
Yes. The React PDF Viewer is optimized for large and complex PDFs, using progressive loading and efficient rendering to maintain smooth interaction and stable performance in production environments.
Is the React PDF Viewer compatible with other frameworks and platforms?
While optimized for React, it follows consistent API patterns and is part of a broader ecosystem supporting multiple frameworks, enabling teams to maintain consistency across applications.
How do I get started with the Syncfusion React PDF Viewer?
You can get started by reviewing the official documentation, exploring live samples, and following step by step integration guides to embed the PDF Viewer into your React application.
Can I perform text search in PDF documents?
Yes, the React PDF Viewer provides powerful text search in PDF capabilities, allowing users to quickly find and highlight specific words or phrases within large documents.
Can I design or create PDF forms in the React PDF Viewer?
Yes, the React PDF Viewer supports designing and creating PDF forms using its built-in form designer feature. It allows you to add and customize form fields such as text boxes, checkboxes, and signature fields, either programmatically or through the user interface. You can also configure validation rules and set default values as needed.
Can users verify digital signatures in PDFs?
Syncfusion’s ecosystem supports validation of digital signatures and can indicate whether they are valid or modified. However, this functionality typically relies on the Syncfusion PDF Library (server-side or additional processing), and is not handled solely by the React PDF Viewer component.
What design customization options are available in the React PDF Viewer?
The React PDF Viewer provides extensive design customization options including toolbar customization, theme support, layout adjustments, and integration with CSS frameworks. Developers can tailor the UI to match their application’s branding.
Does the viewer support saving filled forms or edited PDFs?
Yes, users can save PDFs with filled form data, annotations, and signatures applied. This can be done locally or sent to a server for storage or further processing.
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