PDF.js

Explore the groundbreaking PDF.js project in this JSConf EU 2011 talk by Andreas Gal. Delve into the intricacies of PDF file structure, video processing, and browser performance as Gal discusses the challenges and solutions in rendering PDFs directly in web browsers. Learn about intermediate presentation techniques, image handling, font management, and measurements in PDF documents. Discover how the project tackles JPEG compression, string and array manipulations, and emulation strategies. Gain insights into profiling techniques and the importance of continuous execution. Witness live demonstrations showcasing PDF to JavaScript conversion and preview the future of in-browser PDF rendering, promising a more engaging experience than traditional printing methods.

Introduction
Agenda
Why PDF
Video processing
PDF file
Intermediate presentation
Images
Fonts
Measurements
JPEG
Strings
Arrays
Emulation
Profilers
Dont pause
More fun than printing
Demo
Preview
Demo PDF to JS
Browser performance