PDF.js
Open SourceSelf-Hosted
PDF.js is Mozilla's open-source PDF viewer built with HTML5 Canvas, powering Firefox's built-in viewer and embeddable in any web app.
Open Source & Security Architecture
| Deployment Model | Self-Hosted |
| Supported Platforms | Web |
| Encryption at Rest | AES-256 |
| Encryption in Transit | TLS 1.3 |
| Zero-Knowledge Architecture | Client-managed |
| Code Audit & Integrity | Open Source Code Audited |
Verified Capabilities
6 Key FeaturesClient-side PDF rendering
Text layer for search
Annotation layer
Form filling
Thumbnail generation
Powers Firefox PDF viewer
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