# PDF Vector Shapes Demo

Generate a PDF showcasing rectangle, circle, polygon, Bezier curve, and gradient simulation

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-vector-shapes-demo

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, vector, shapes, bezier, polygon, gradient, pdf-lib

## Overview

Create a one-page vector graphics demo PDF using `pdf-lib`.

**Includes:**
- Rectangle and circle samples
- Polygon with adjustable sides
- Cubic Bezier curve path
- Gradient-like strip simulation

## Inputs

- **Page Size** (select)
- **Landscape** (checkbox)
- **Show Grid** (checkbox)
- **Polygon Sides** (number)
- **Gradient Steps** (number)
- **Background Color** (color)
- **Primary Color** (color)
- **Secondary Color** (color)
- **Accent Color** (color)

## When to use

- When you need to verify PDF rendering capabilities for vector-based graphics.
- When creating technical documentation that requires precise geometric illustrations.
- When you want to test how different page layouts and color schemes appear in a generated PDF.

## How it works

- Select your preferred page size and orientation settings.
- Customize the visual parameters, such as the number of polygon sides and gradient density.
- Define your brand or project color palette using the primary, secondary, and accent color pickers.
- Click generate to produce a downloadable PDF file containing the rendered vector elements.

## Use cases

- Creating visual test patterns for PDF printing and display software.
- Generating custom geometric assets for digital reports or presentations.
- Prototyping document layouts with specific color branding and vector elements.

## Frequently asked questions

### What file format does this tool produce?

This tool generates standard PDF files.

### Can I adjust the complexity of the polygon?

Yes, you can set the number of polygon sides between 3 and 12.

### How are gradients created?

Gradients are simulated by rendering multiple color steps, which you can configure between 8 and 120 steps.

### Is it possible to remove the background grid?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Show Grid' option off in the configuration settings.

### What library powers this PDF generation?

This tool utilizes the pdf-lib library to render vector shapes directly into the document.

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