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Introduction

PDFSamurai Editor is a web-based tool that allows users to design and structure PDF templates, which can later be used to generate PDFs with dynamic data. It provides a drag-and-drop interface to add and arrange components like tables, text, images, QR codes, and page breaks.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Data Support: Use JSON-based dynamic data to populate the template.
  • Layered Editing: Separate header/footer, background, and body layers for structured design.
  • Drag-and-Drop Components: Easily add tables, text, images, QR codes, barcodes, and page breaks.
  • Live Preview: See how the final PDF will look before generating it.
  • One-Click PDF Generation: Download the final PDF with dynamic data applied.

Component Positioning​

In the PDF template editor, components are positioned relative to one another rather than using fixed coordinates. This means:

Dynamic Layouts: A component’s position is influenced by the space occupied by previous components.

Automatic Flow: If content expands (e.g., a table grows or text wraps), subsequent components adjust their positions accordingly.

Ideal for Dynamic Content: This approach ensures that templates adapt to varying amounts of text, images, or data, maintaining a structured layout without manual repositioning. For example, if you insert a table followed by an image, the image will automatically be placed below the table, adjusting based on the table’s height.

Accuracy & Live Preview​

The editor is designed to provide an accurate representation of the final PDF, ensuring precise positioning and layout. While it is almost pixel-perfect, there may be rare cases—especially with text—where a word may break onto a new line in the editor but not in the generated PDF.

To help users see the exact final output, the editor includes a Live Preview feature. By clicking the Preview button, you can instantly view the rendered PDF with your dynamic data applied, ensuring everything looks as expected before generating the final document.