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Generate PDF Using PDF-lib in Node.js

· 21 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Visual representation of PDF generation with PDF-lib in Node.js

For developers building Node.js applications, the ability to programmatically generate and modify PDFs is a powerful capability that opens up numerous possibilities for document automation. PDF‑lib is a pure JavaScript library for creating and modifying PDF documents. Unlike many alternatives, PDF-lib doesn't rely on native dependencies, making it lightweight and easy to integrate into any Node.js project. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about generating PDFs using PDF-lib in Node.js applications.

How to Generate PDF in Node.js Using PDFKit

· 16 min read
Milena Szymanowska
Milena Szymanowska
PDFBolt Co-Founder
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Generate PDF in Node.js Using PDFKit

PDF (Portable Document Format) files remain a standard for sharing documents across different platforms and devices. For Node.js developers, PDFKit is a powerful library that allows you to generate PDFs programmatically with impressive flexibility and control. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about generating PDFs in Node.js using PDFKit.

Generate PDF Using PDFMake in Node.js

· 19 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Node.js PDF generation using PDFMake - professional document examples created with JavaScript

PDF generation is a common requirement in many server-side applications, from creating invoices and reports to generating statements and certificates. Node.js, with its event-driven architecture and extensive ecosystem, is perfectly suited for handling PDF generation workflows. Among the various libraries available, PDFMake stands out as a robust, flexible, and feature-rich solution for PDF generation in Node.js applications. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about generating PDFs using PDFMake specifically in a Node.js environment, complete with practical examples and best practices.

Top PDF Generation Libraries for Node.js in 2025

· 10 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

NPM Trends overview showing the download statistics for PDF generation libraries over the past 12 months

As we progress through 2025, the Node.js ecosystem continues to offer robust solutions for PDF generation. This article explores the most popular and powerful libraries available today, helping you make an informed decision for your next project. We provide detailed download statistics and simple code examples to give you insights into their real-world usage.