Convert Base64 to PDF in JavaScript using PDF.co Web API
In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert Base64 to PDF in JavaScript using PDF.co Web API. Below is the image of the source Base64.
Step 1: JavaScript Code Samples
To begin, you can get a copy of the code samples below:
Step 2: Install Request Module
Next, install the request module for file upload. Type the npm install requests in the terminal.
Step 3: PDF.co API Key
Set your PDF.co API key as the const API_Key value. You can get your API Key in the PDF.co dashboard.
Step 4: Upload Base64
First, we need to upload the sample file to the /v1/file/upload/base64 endpoint. As well as add a filename value for the Destination file parameter.
Step 5: Base64 Output URL
Next, the PDF.co Upload Base64 API endpoint will generate an output for an image file that we will use to convert to PDF.
Step 6: Convert Image to PDF
Then, we will use the /v1/pdf/convert/from/image endpoint to convert the output link to PDF.
Step 7: Run Program
Finally, run the program by typing the node your_program_name.js in the terminal.
Step 8: Base64 to PDF Output
Here’s the output from converting Base64 to PDF.
In this tutorial, you learned how to convert Base64 to PDF in JavaScript using PDF.co Web API. You learned how to upload small files as Base64. You also learned how to convert images to PDF using PDF.co Web API.
