Image to PDF / Node.js Reference

class ImageToPdfClient

All setter methods return ImageToPdfClient object unless specified otherwise.

Constructor

function ImageToPdfClient(userName, apiKey)

Constructor for the PDFCrowd API client. Initialize a new instance of the conversion client with your PDFCrowd account credentials.

You must provide both your username and API key. This establishes the authenticated connection for all subsequent conversion operations.

Parameters:
  • userName - Your username at PDFCrowd.
  • apiKey - Your API key.

Conversion Input

function convertUrl(url, callbacks)

Convert an image from a URL.

Use this as the primary method for converting web content, online documents, or any publicly accessible URL to the desired output format. Returns the conversion result as a byte array for further processing or direct use.

Parameters:
  • url - The address of the image to convert.
    Constraint:
    • Supported protocols are http:// and https://.
  • callbacks - The object that defines the following functions:
    • data(readStream) - called when the output data can be read from readStream
    • error(message, statusCode) - called when an error occurs
    • end() - called when the conversion finishes
    The client library provides 2 helper functions that can be used here:
    • saveToFile(filePath[, callback]) - saves the output data to a file
      • filePath - the output file path
      • callback(err, filePath) - called when the conversion finishes
    • sendPdfInHttpResponse(response[, fileName, disposition]) - sends the generated PDF in an HTTP response
      • response - the response object
      • fileName - the desired file name
      • disposition - the response content disposition, can be "attachment" or "inline", the default is "attachment".

function convertUrlToFile(url, filePath, callback)

Convert an image from a URL and save the conversion result directly to a local file.

Use this for simple file-based workflows, batch processing, or when you need to persist conversion output to disk. The most straightforward method for URL-to-file conversions.

Parameters:
  • url - The address of the image to convert.
    Constraint:
    • Supported protocols are http:// and https://.
  • filePath - The output file path.
  • callback - The callback(error, filePath) function is called when the conversion finishes. The error object is present if an error occurred, filePath is the output file path.

function convertFile(file, callbacks)

Convert a local file to the desired output format.

Use this for processing files already on your system, converting uploaded documents, or batch processing local content. Returns the conversion result as a byte array for in-memory processing.

Parameters:
  • file - The path to a local file to convert.
    Constraint:
    • The file must exist and not be empty.
  • callbacks - The object that defines the following functions:
    • data(readStream) - called when the output data can be read from readStream
    • error(message, statusCode) - called when an error occurs
    • end() - called when the conversion finishes
    The client library provides 2 helper functions that can be used here:
    • saveToFile(filePath[, callback]) - saves the output data to a file
      • filePath - the output file path
      • callback(err, filePath) - called when the conversion finishes
    • sendPdfInHttpResponse(response[, fileName, disposition]) - sends the generated PDF in an HTTP response
      • response - the response object
      • fileName - the desired file name
      • disposition - the response content disposition, can be "attachment" or "inline", the default is "attachment".

function convertFileToFile(file, filePath, callback)

Convert a local file and save the conversion result to another local file.

Use this for file-based batch processing, document transformation workflows, or when both input and output are file-based. The simplest method for file-to-file conversions.

Parameters:
  • file - The path to a local file to convert.
    Constraint:
    • The file must exist and not be empty.
  • filePath - The output file path.
  • callback - The callback(error, filePath) function is called when the conversion finishes. The error object is present if an error occurred, filePath is the output file path.

function convertRawData(data, callbacks)

Convert raw binary data to the desired output format.

Use this for processing binary content, handling file uploads as byte arrays, or when working with data from external APIs. Provides maximum flexibility for binary data conversions.

Parameters:
  • data (byte[]) - The raw content to be converted.
  • callbacks - The object that defines the following functions:
    • data(readStream) - called when the output data can be read from readStream
    • error(message, statusCode) - called when an error occurs
    • end() - called when the conversion finishes
    The client library provides 2 helper functions that can be used here:
    • saveToFile(filePath[, callback]) - saves the output data to a file
      • filePath - the output file path
      • callback(err, filePath) - called when the conversion finishes
    • sendPdfInHttpResponse(response[, fileName, disposition]) - sends the generated PDF in an HTTP response
      • response - the response object
      • fileName - the desired file name
      • disposition - the response content disposition, can be "attachment" or "inline", the default is "attachment".

function convertRawDataToFile(data, filePath, callback)

Convert raw binary data and save the conversion result to a local file.

Use this for processing binary uploads and persisting the output, handling data from external sources, or when working with byte array inputs that need file-based storage.

Parameters:
  • data (byte[]) - The raw content to be converted.
  • filePath - The output file path.
  • callback - The callback(error, filePath) function is called when the conversion finishes. The error object is present if an error occurred, filePath is the output file path.

function convertStream(inStream, callbacks)

Convert content from an input stream to the desired output format.

Use this when integrating with I/O pipelines, processing data from network streams or file handles, or when the source data is provided as a stream by your application.

Parameters:
  • inStream (InputStream) - The input stream with source data.
  • callbacks - The object that defines the following functions:
    • data(readStream) - called when the output data can be read from readStream
    • error(message, statusCode) - called when an error occurs
    • end() - called when the conversion finishes
    The client library provides 2 helper functions that can be used here:
    • saveToFile(filePath[, callback]) - saves the output data to a file
      • filePath - the output file path
      • callback(err, filePath) - called when the conversion finishes
    • sendPdfInHttpResponse(response[, fileName, disposition]) - sends the generated PDF in an HTTP response
      • response - the response object
      • fileName - the desired file name
      • disposition - the response content disposition, can be "attachment" or "inline", the default is "attachment".

function convertStreamToFile(inStream, filePath, callback)

Convert content from an input stream and save the conversion result to a local file.

Use this when processing streaming uploads that need to be saved, handling network data sources with file-based output, or building services that accept stream input and produce file output.

Parameters:
  • inStream (InputStream) - The input stream with source data.
  • filePath - The output file path.
  • callback - The callback(error, filePath) function is called when the conversion finishes. The error object is present if an error occurred, filePath is the output file path.

Image Operations

Settings used for operations with images.

function setResize(resize)

Scale the image to different dimensions. Accepts percentage values for proportional scaling or explicit pixel dimensions for absolute sizing.

Parameter:
  • resize - The resize percentage or new image dimensions.
    Default:
    100%
Examples:
  • Enlarge for high-res display: setResize("200%")
  • Standard XGA screen resolution: setResize("1024x768")

function setRotate(rotate)

Rotate the image by the specified angle in degrees. Positive values rotate clockwise, negative values counterclockwise.

Parameter:
  • rotate - The rotation specified in degrees.

function setCropAreaX(x)

Set the horizontal starting position of the crop area, measured from the left edge of the print area. Positive values offset inward from the left edge, negative values extend beyond the left boundary.

Parameter:
  • x
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    0px
Examples:
  • Crop extends beyond left edge: setCropAreaX("-1in")
  • Skip narrow border area: setCropAreaX("10mm")

function setCropAreaY(y)

Set the vertical starting position of the crop area, measured from the top edge of the print area. Positive values offset inward from the top edge, negative values extend beyond the top boundary.

Parameter:
  • y
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    0px
Examples:
  • Crop extends beyond top edge: setCropAreaY("-1in")
  • Skip narrow border area: setCropAreaY("10mm")

function setCropAreaWidth(width)

Set the horizontal extent of the crop area. Defines the width of the region to be converted. Minimum value is 1 inch.

Parameter:
  • width
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    The width of the print area.
Examples:
  • Standard document crop width: setCropAreaWidth("8in")
  • Full A4 page width crop: setCropAreaWidth("210mm")

function setCropAreaHeight(height)

Set the vertical extent of the crop area. Defines the height of the region to be converted. Minimum value is 1 inch.

Parameter:
  • height
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    The height of the print area.
Examples:
  • Standard US Letter crop height: setCropAreaHeight("11in")
  • Full A4 page height crop: setCropAreaHeight("297mm")

function setCropArea(x, y, width, height)

Define a rectangular region to convert by setting X/Y position and width/height simultaneously. Coordinates are relative to the print area's top-left corner.

Parameters:
  • x - Set the horizontal starting position of the crop area, measured from the left edge of the print area. Positive values offset inward from the left edge, negative values extend beyond the left boundary.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    0px
  • y - Set the vertical starting position of the crop area, measured from the top edge of the print area. Positive values offset inward from the top edge, negative values extend beyond the top boundary.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    0px
  • width - Set the horizontal extent of the crop area. Defines the width of the region to be converted. Minimum value is 1 inch.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    The width of the print area.
  • height - Set the vertical extent of the crop area. Defines the height of the region to be converted. Minimum value is 1 inch.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
    Default:
    The height of the print area.

function setRemoveBorders(value)

Detect and remove solid-color borders surrounding the image content. Only removes borders that consist of a single consistent color.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to remove borders.
    Default:
    false

Page Setup

function setPageSize(size)

Set the output page size. Use standard sizes (A4, Letter, A3, etc.) for printable output with consistent dimensions.

Parameter:
  • size
    Allowed Values:
    • A0
    • A1
    • A2
    • A3
    • A4
    • A5
    • A6
    • Letter

function setPageWidth(width)

Set the output page width.

Parameter:
  • width
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • A4 landscape / A3 portrait width: setPageWidth("297mm")
  • US Letter/Legal standard width: setPageWidth("8.5in")

function setPageHeight(height)

Set the output page height.

Parameter:
  • height
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • A3 standard height for posters: setPageHeight("420mm")
  • US Letter standard height: setPageHeight("11in")

function setPageDimensions(width, height)

Set the output page dimensions. If no page size is specified, margins are applied as a border around the image.

Parameters:
  • width - Set the output page width.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
  • height - Set the output page height.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • A4 portrait dimensions: setPageDimensions("210mm", "297mm")
  • US Letter dimensions: setPageDimensions("8.5in", "11in")
  • A3 portrait dimensions: setPageDimensions("297mm", "420mm")

function setOrientation(orientation)

Set the output page orientation. Use portrait for standard documents, landscape for wide content like tables.

Parameter:
  • orientation
    Allowed Values:
    • landscape
    • portrait
    Default:
    portrait

function setPosition(position)

Set the image position on the page. Center for balanced layout, or corner/edge positions for specific design needs.

Parameter:
  • position
    Allowed Values:
    • center
    • top
    • bottom
    • left
    • right
    • top-left
    • top-right
    • bottom-left
    • bottom-right
    Default:
    center

function setPrintPageMode(mode)

Set the mode to print the image on the content area of the page.

Parameter:
  • mode
    Allowed Values:
    • default — No image scaling.
    • fit — Fit image to page with aspect ratio.
    • stretch — Stretch image to the page with no aspect ratio.
    Default:
    default

function setMarginTop(top)

Set the output page top margin.

Parameter:
  • top
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • Wide margin for framing: setMarginTop("1in")
  • Narrow professional margin: setMarginTop("10mm")

function setMarginRight(right)

Set the output page right margin.

Parameter:
  • right
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • Wide margin for framing: setMarginRight("1in")
  • Narrow professional margin: setMarginRight("10mm")

function setMarginBottom(bottom)

Set the output page bottom margin.

Parameter:
  • bottom
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • Wide margin for framing: setMarginBottom("1in")
  • Narrow professional margin: setMarginBottom("10mm")

function setMarginLeft(left)

Set the output page left margin.

Parameter:
  • left
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
Examples:
  • Wide margin for framing: setMarginLeft("1in")
  • Narrow professional margin: setMarginLeft("10mm")

function setPageMargins(top, right, bottom, left)

Set the output page margins. Control white space for readability, binding clearance, or print requirements.

Parameters:
  • top - Set the output page top margin.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
  • right - Set the output page right margin.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
  • bottom - Set the output page bottom margin.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.
  • left - Set the output page left margin.
    Constraint:
    • The value must be specified in inches 'in', millimeters 'mm', centimeters 'cm', pixels 'px', or points 'pt'.

function setPageBackgroundColor(color)

The page background color in RGB or RGBA hexadecimal format. The color fills the entire page regardless of the margins. If no page size is specified and the image format supports background (e.g. PDF, PNG), the background color is applied too.

Parameter:
  • color
    Constraint:
    • The value must be in RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA hexadecimal format.
Examples:
  • red color: setPageBackgroundColor("FF0000")
  • green color: setPageBackgroundColor("00ff00")
  • green color with 50% opacity: setPageBackgroundColor("00ff0080")

function setDpi(dpi)

Set the DPI resolution of the input image. The DPI affects margin options specified in points too (e.g. 1 point is equal to 1 pixel in 96 DPI).

Parameter:
  • dpi (int) - The DPI value.
    Default:
    96
Example:
  • The DPI used for printers. 1 inch contains 300 points: setDpi(300)

Watermark & Background

function setPageWatermark(watermark)

Apply the first page of a watermark PDF to every page of the output PDF. Use this to add transparent overlays like "DRAFT" stamps, security markings, or branding elements that appear on top of content. Ideal for confidential document marking or adding protective overlays.

Parameter:
  • watermark - The file path to a local file.
    Constraint:
    • The file must exist and not be empty.
Examples:
  • Multi-page PDF for watermarking: setPageWatermark("/home/user/john/watermark.pdf")
  • Transparent PNG overlay: setPageWatermark("/home/user/john/watermark.png")

function setPageWatermarkUrl(url)

Load a file from the specified URL and apply the file as a watermark to each page of the output PDF. A watermark can be either a PDF or an image. If a multi-page file (PDF or TIFF) is used, the first page is used as the watermark.

Parameter:
  • url
    Constraint:
    • Supported protocols are http:// and https://.
Examples:
  • Download watermark from server: setPageWatermarkUrl("http://myserver.com/watermark.pdf")
  • Remote logo watermark: setPageWatermarkUrl("http://myserver.com/watermark.png")

function setMultipageWatermark(watermark)

Apply each page of a watermark PDF to the corresponding page of the output PDF. Use this for page-specific watermarks where different pages need different overlays - for example, different approval stamps per department.

If the watermark has fewer pages than the output, the last watermark page is repeated for remaining pages.

Parameter:
  • watermark - The file path to a local file.
    Constraint:
    • The file must exist and not be empty.
Examples:
  • Multi-page PDF for watermarking: setMultipageWatermark("/home/user/john/watermark.pdf")
  • Transparent PNG overlay: setMultipageWatermark("/home/user/john/watermark.png")

function setMultipageWatermarkUrl(url)

Load a file from the specified URL and apply each page of the file as a watermark to the corresponding page of the output PDF. A watermark can be either a PDF or an image.

Parameter:
  • url
    Constraint:
    • Supported protocols are http:// and https://.
Examples:
  • Download watermark from server: setMultipageWatermarkUrl("http://myserver.com/watermark.pdf")
  • Remote logo watermark: setMultipageWatermarkUrl("http://myserver.com/watermark.png")

function setPageBackground(background)

Apply the first page of a background PDF to every page of the output PDF. Use this to add letterheads, branded templates, or decorative backgrounds that appear behind your content. Backgrounds appear beneath content, while watermarks layer on top.

Perfect for adding company letterheads to reports or applying branded templates to dynamically generated content.

Parameter:
  • background - The file path to a local file.
    Constraint:
    • The file must exist and not be empty.
Examples:
  • PDF template background: setPageBackground("/home/user/john/background.pdf")
  • Image texture background: setPageBackground("/home/user/john/background.png")

function setPageBackgroundUrl(url)

Load a file from the specified URL and apply the file as a background to each page of the output PDF. A background can be either a PDF or an image. If a multi-page file (PDF or TIFF) is used, the first page is used as the background.

Parameter:
  • url
    Constraint:
    • Supported protocols are http:// and https://.
Examples:
  • Download template background: setPageBackgroundUrl("http://myserver.com/background.pdf")
  • Remote background pattern: setPageBackgroundUrl("http://myserver.com/background.png")

function setMultipageBackground(background)

Apply each page of a background PDF to the corresponding page of the output PDF. Use this for page-specific backgrounds where each page needs a different template - for example, different letterheads for front and back pages.

If the background has fewer pages than the output, the last background page is repeated for remaining pages.

Parameter:
  • background - The file path to a local file.
    Constraint:
    • The file must exist and not be empty.
Examples:
  • PDF template background: setMultipageBackground("/home/user/john/background.pdf")
  • Image texture background: setMultipageBackground("/home/user/john/background.png")

function setMultipageBackgroundUrl(url)

Load a file from the specified URL and apply each page of the file as a background to the corresponding page of the output PDF. A background can be either a PDF or an image.

Parameter:
  • url
    Constraint:
    • Supported protocols are http:// and https://.
Examples:
  • Download template background: setMultipageBackgroundUrl("http://myserver.com/background.pdf")
  • Remote background pattern: setMultipageBackgroundUrl("http://myserver.com/background.png")

PDF Format

Miscellaneous values for PDF output.

function setLinearize(value)

Create linearized PDF. This is also known as Fast Web View. Use this to optimize PDFs for progressive download, allowing users to start viewing the first page while the rest downloads.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to create linearized PDF.
    Default:
    false

function setEncrypt(value)

Encrypt the PDF to prevent search engines from indexing the contents and add an extra layer of security. Use this for confidential documents, internal reports, or any content you do not want appearing in search results.

Combine with a password to require authentication for viewing, or just use encryption alone to prevent indexing while keeping the PDF publicly readable.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to enable PDF encryption.
    Default:
    false

function setUserPassword(password)

Protect the PDF with a user password to restrict who can open and view the document. Recipients must enter this password to view the PDF. Use this for confidential documents, sensitive data, or content distribution where you want to control access.

Combine with permission flags to restrict what users can do after opening.

Parameter:
  • password - The user password.
Example:
  • Simple document password: setUserPassword("123456")

function setOwnerPassword(password)

Protect the PDF with an owner password for administrative control. This password allows changing permissions, passwords, and document restrictions - like a master key. Use different user and owner passwords to give recipients restricted access while retaining full control.

The owner password should be kept confidential and different from the user password.

Parameter:
  • password - The owner password.
Example:
  • Admin access password: setOwnerPassword("123456")

function setNoPrint(value)

Disallow printing of the output PDF to protect sensitive content. Use this for confidential documents, copyrighted materials, or preview versions you want to restrict.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to set the no-print flag in the output PDF.
    Default:
    false

function setNoModify(value)

Disallow modification of the output PDF to maintain document integrity. Use this for official documents, contracts, or records that should not be altered after creation. Prevents recipients from editing content, adding annotations, or extracting pages.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to set the read-only only flag in the output PDF.
    Default:
    false

function setNoCopy(value)

Disallow text and graphics extraction from the output PDF to protect copyrighted content. Use this for ebooks, proprietary documents, or materials where you want to prevent easy copying and redistribution.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to set the no-copy flag in the output PDF.
    Default:
    false

function setTitle(title)

Set the title of the PDF that appears in PDF reader title bars and document properties. Use descriptive titles for better organization and searchability in document management systems.

This metadata helps users identify documents when multiple PDFs are open and improves accessibility for screen readers.

Parameter:
  • title - The title.
Example:
  • Personal CV title: setTitle("My Resume")

function setSubject(subject)

Set the subject of the PDF to categorize or summarize the document content. Use this to add searchable metadata for document management systems, improve organization in large PDF libraries, or provide context about the document's purpose.

Appears in PDF properties dialog.

Parameter:
  • subject - The subject.
Example:
  • Technical position subject: setSubject("CV - Software Developer")

function setAuthor(author)

Set the author of the PDF for attribution and document tracking. Use this to identify who created the document, important for official documents, reports, or publications.

This metadata appears in PDF properties and helps with document management and version control.

Parameter:
  • author - The author.
Example:
  • Document author name: setAuthor("John Doe")

function setKeywords(keywords)

Associate keywords with the document to improve searchability in document management systems. Use relevant terms that describe the content, making it easier to find documents later.

Separate multiple keywords with commas. Particularly useful for large document repositories or DAM systems.

Parameter:
  • keywords - The string with the keywords.
Example:
  • Technical skills for searchability: setKeywords("software developer, Unix, databases")

Viewer Preferences

These preferences specify how a PDF viewer should present the document. The preferences may be ignored by some PDF viewers.

function setPageLayout(layout)

Control how pages appear when the PDF opens in viewers that respect these preferences. "single-page" for focused reading one page at a time. "one-column" for continuous scrolling like a web page. "two-column-left" for book-like layouts with odd pages on left (international standard). "two-column-right" for magazines with odd pages on right.

Parameter:
  • layout
    Allowed Values:
    • single-page — Display one page at a time.
    • one-column — Display the pages in one column.
    • two-column-left — Display the pages in two columns, with odd-numbered pages on the left.
    • two-column-right — Display the pages in two columns, with odd-numbered pages on the right.

function setPageMode(mode)

Control the initial display mode when the PDF opens. "full-screen" for presentations and kiosk displays where you want an immersive experience. "thumbnails" for long documents where visual page navigation is helpful. "outlines" for structured documents with bookmarks/table of contents.

Parameter:
  • mode
    Allowed Values:
    • full-screen — Full-screen mode.
    • thumbnails — Thumbnail images are visible.
    • outlines — Document outline is visible.

function setInitialZoomType(zoomType)

Control how the PDF is initially zoomed when opened.

Parameter:
  • zoomType
    Allowed Values:
    • fit-width — The page content is magnified just enough to fit the entire width of the page within the window.
    • fit-height — The page content is magnified just enough to fit the entire height of the page within the window.
    • fit-page — The page content is magnified just enough to fit the entire page within the window both horizontally and vertically. If the required horizontal and vertical magnification factors are different, use the smaller of the two, centering the page within the window in the other dimension.

function setInitialPage(page)

Display the specified page when the document is opened.

Parameter:
  • page (int)
    Constraint:
    • Must be a positive integer.
Example:
  • Start at second page: setInitialPage(2)

function setInitialZoom(zoom)

Specify the initial page zoom in percents when the document is opened.

Parameter:
  • zoom (int)
    Constraint:
    • Must be a positive integer.
Example:
  • Half-size zoom level: setInitialZoom(50)

function setHideToolbar(value)

Hide the viewer's toolbar when the PDF is opened to provide a cleaner, more focused reading experience. Use this for presentations, kiosk displays, or immersive reading where you want minimal UI distractions.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to hide tool bars.
    Default:
    false

function setHideMenubar(value)

Hide the viewer's menu bar when the PDF is opened for a cleaner interface. Use this for kiosk mode, presentations, or embedded PDFs where you want to minimize UI elements.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to hide the menu bar.
    Default:
    false

function setHideWindowUi(value)

Hide user interface elements like scroll bars and navigation controls when the PDF opens. Use this for presentation mode, digital signage, or embedded PDFs where you want the most minimal interface possible.

Combines with other UI hiding options for full-screen immersive viewing.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to hide ui elements.
    Default:
    false

function setFitWindow(value)

Resize the PDF viewer window to fit the size of the first displayed page when opened. Use this to ensure the PDF opens at an appropriate size rather than filling the entire screen.

Particularly useful for small documents, forms, or certificates that look better at actual size.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to resize the window.
    Default:
    false

function setCenterWindow(value)

Position the PDF viewer window in the center of the screen when opened. Use this with window resizing to create a professional, centered display for forms, certificates, or small documents.

Improves the initial viewing experience by avoiding corner-positioned windows.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to center the window.
    Default:
    false

function setDisplayTitle(value)

Display the title of the HTML document in the PDF viewer's title bar instead of the filename. Use this to show more descriptive titles when PDFs are opened - particularly useful when the filename is cryptic or auto-generated.

Improves user experience by showing meaningful document names.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to display the title.
    Default:
    false

Miscellaneous

function setDebugLog(value)

Turn on debug logging to troubleshoot conversion issues. Details about the conversion process, including resource loading, rendering steps, and error messages are stored in the debug log. Use this when conversions fail or produce unexpected results. The URL of the log can be obtained from the getDebugLogUrl method or available in conversion statistics.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to enable debug logging.
    Default:
    false

function getDebugLogUrl() { return string; }

Get the URL of the debug log for the last conversion.

Returns:
string - The link to the debug log.

function getRemainingCreditCount() { return int; }

Get the number of conversion credits available in your account. Use this to monitor your credit usage and implement alerts before running out of credits.
This method can only be called after a call to one of the convertXtoY methods.
The returned value can differ from the actual count if you run parallel conversions.
The special value 999999 is returned if the information is not available.

Returns:
int - The number of credits.

function getConsumedCreditCount() { return int; }

Get the number of credits consumed by the last conversion. Use this to track costs per conversion, especially for complex documents or operations that may consume multiple credits.

Returns:
int - The number of credits.

function getJobId() { return string; }

Get the unique job ID for the conversion. Use this to track conversions in your logs, correlate with debug logs, or reference specific conversions when contacting support.

Returns:
string - The unique job identifier.

function getOutputSize() { return int; }

Get the size of the output document in bytes. Use this to check file sizes before delivery, implement size-based quotas, or optimize storage allocation.

Returns:
int - The count of bytes.

function getVersion() { return string; }

Get the version details including API version, converter version, and client library version. Use this for debugging, logging, or ensuring compatibility when reporting issues.

Returns:
string - API version, converter version, and client version.

function setTag(tag)

Tag the conversion with a custom value for tracking and analytics. Use this to categorize conversions by customer ID, document type, or business unit. The tag appears in conversion statistics. A value longer than 32 characters is cut off.

Parameter:
  • tag - A string with the custom tag.
Example:
  • Track job in analytics: setTag("client-1234")

function setHttpProxy(proxy)

A proxy server used by the conversion process for accessing the source URLs with HTTP scheme. This can help circumvent regional restrictions or provide limited access to your intranet.

Parameter:
  • proxy
    Constraint:
    • The value must have format DOMAIN_OR_IP_ADDRESS:PORT.
Examples:
  • Corporate proxy server: setHttpProxy("myproxy.com:8080")
  • Direct IP proxy connection: setHttpProxy("113.25.84.10:33333")

function setHttpsProxy(proxy)

A proxy server used by the conversion process for accessing the source URLs with HTTPS scheme. This can help circumvent regional restrictions or provide limited access to your intranet.

Parameter:
  • proxy
    Constraint:
    • The value must have format DOMAIN_OR_IP_ADDRESS:PORT.
Examples:
  • Secure proxy for HTTPS: setHttpsProxy("myproxy.com:443")
  • Direct secure proxy IP: setHttpsProxy("113.25.84.10:44333")

API Client Options

function setConverterVersion(version)

Set the converter version. Different versions may produce different output. Choose which one provides the best output for your case.

Availability:
API client >= 5.0.0. See versioning.
Parameter:
  • version - The version identifier.
    Allowed Values:
    • 24.04 — Version 24.04.
    • 20.10 — Version 20.10.
    • 18.10 — Version 18.10.
    • latest — Version 20.10 is used.
    Default:
    24.04

function setUseHttp(value)

Specify whether to use HTTP or HTTPS when connecting to the PDFCrowd API.

Parameter:
  • value (bool) - Set to true to use HTTP.
    Default:
    false

function setClientUserAgent(agent)

Specify the User-Agent HTTP header that the client library will use when interacting with the API.

Availability:
API client >= 6.4.0 See versioning.
Parameter:
  • agent - The user agent string.

function setUserAgent(agent)

Deprecated Replaced with: setClientUserAgent

Set a custom user agent HTTP header. It can be useful if you are behind a proxy or a firewall.

Parameter:
  • agent - The user agent string.
    Default:
    pdfcrowd_nodejs_client/6.5.4 (https://pdfcrowd.com)

function setProxy(host, port, userName, password)

Specify an HTTP proxy that the API client library will use to connect to the internet.

Parameters:
  • host - The proxy hostname.
  • port (int) - The proxy port.
  • userName - The username.
  • password - The password.

function setRetryCount(count)

Specify the number of automatic retries when a 502 or 503 HTTP status code is received. The status code indicates a temporary network issue. This feature can be disabled by setting to 0.

Parameter:
  • count (int) - Number of retries.
    Default:
    1
Example:
  • Retry failed requests three times: setRetryCount(3)