What is the difference between Subset and Browser modes?

Subset mode uses PDFKit for fast, deterministic rendering of basic HTML tags, while Browser mode uses Puppeteer to render full HTML/CSS as a browser would.

Which HTML tags are supported in Subset mode?

Subset mode supports standard structural tags including p, h1-h6, ul/ol, table, img, and code.

Can I apply custom styles to my PDF?

Yes, you can provide custom CSS content when using the Browser render mode to fully control the visual output.

How do I handle relative assets like images?

You can specify a Base URL in the settings to ensure the renderer correctly resolves relative paths for images and other assets.

Is it possible to change the page orientation?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Landscape' checkbox in the settings to switch between portrait and landscape orientations.

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HTML to PDF Renderer

Render a limited HTML subset into a PDF with a deterministic layout

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What this tool helps you do

Render HTML into PDF using a deterministic subset renderer.

Supported tags:

p, h1-h6, ul/ol, table, img, code

Modes:

Subset renderer (PDFKit)
Browser renderer (Puppeteer) for full HTML/CSS

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{
  "type": "file",
  "filePath": "/public/samples/pdf/html-to-pdf-renderer-example1.pdf"
}

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19 options

FilesUpload source files for this workflow.1

HTML FilefileOptional

Single file max size: 10 MBSupported types: text/html, application/xhtml+xml, text/plain

ContentPaste or type the main input values.4

HTML ContenttextareaOptionalURLtextOptionalBase URL (for relative assets)textOptionalCustom CSS (browser mode)textareaOptional

SettingsAdjust formats, ranges, numbers, and modes.12

Render ModeselectOptionalPage SizeselectOptionalScalenumberOptionalMargin Top (mm)numberOptionalMargin Bottom (mm)numberOptionalMargin Left (mm)numberOptionalMargin Right (mm)numberOptionalFont Size (pt)numberOptionalLine HeightnumberOptionalMedia Type (browser mode)selectOptionalWait Until (browser mode)selectOptionalExtra Wait Time (ms)numberOptional

TogglesEnable or disable optional behavior.2

LandscapecheckboxOptionalEnabled when checkedPrint BackgroundcheckboxOptionalEnabled when checked

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