Frequently Asked Questions

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

I want to create my own app that can view PDF file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view PDF file format in the Cloud.

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

I do not want to upload my confidential PDF files anywhere? What are my options?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud is also available as Docker image which can be used to self-host the service. Or you may build your own services using GroupDocs.Viewer High-code APIs which currently drive both PDF Free Viewer App and REST APIs.

How can I access GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps can be accessed directly from the GroupDocs website or through the GroupDocs web or mobile applications.

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

Does GroupDocs provide technical support for issues related to GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps?

GroupDocs offers technical support for Free Apps users to assist with any technical difficulties or inquiries related to the GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud platform.

Can GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps be used for commercial purposes?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps are primarily for evaluation and testing purposes. For commercial use, consider upgrading to a paid subscription plan for full functionality and support.

How reliable is the performance of GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps offer reliable performance and high-quality document viewing experience, ensuring smooth and seamless viewing of various file formats.

Can I try PDF online viewer for free?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud App is completely free. You can view as many PDF and other files as you may like. If you are a developer and want to add this feature in your own app, you can try GroupDocs.Viewer Low-Code APIs without any limitations.

Are there any limitations to the features available in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps may have restrictions on the number of document views, file types supported, or advanced functionalities compared to paid plans.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

What are the benefits of using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Free Apps provide a convenient way to explore and test the document viewing capabilities before subscribing to a paid plan.

Portable Document Format File (PDF) Viewer REST API

PDF REST APIs are secured and require authentication

View PDF as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

Get PDF document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

View PDF as HTML5

View PDF with its attachments

View PDF and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

Rotate, reorder & watermark PDF pages

View PDF as PDF

Flexible Rendering of PDF Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of PDF for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Minify PDF Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for PDF is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile PDF Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view PDF. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Free online PDF viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for PDF has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for cURL you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

Render PDF files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your PDF rendered files.

Amazon S3
Azure Storage
Google Cloud Storage
Google Drive
Dropbox
Box
FTP

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Self-host PDF Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for PDF using Docker.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

PDF Viewer REST API, SDK & App for cURL | GroupDocs Viewer Cloud

cURL PDF Viewer REST APIs & SDK

View PDF and other Popular Formats for Free

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