sh_pdf is a high-performance PDF viewer for Flutter that supports rendering PDFs from URLs and local files. It offers smooth zooming, pagination, and optimized performance across platforms. Designed for seamless integration, it enables developers to display PDFs efficiently in mobile, web, and desktop applications. The package prioritizes responsiveness and resource management, making it ideal for apps requiring reliable document viewing without heavy overhead.
Use cases
- Displaying PDFs from URLs
- Viewing local PDF files
- Implementing document readers
- Supporting zoom and pagination
- Building educational or documentation apps
Key features
- High-performance rendering
- Zoom and page navigation
- URL and file source support
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Optimized memory usage
Suitable for
- Educational apps
- Document management systems
- E-books readers
- Mobile and desktop PDF viewers
- Web-based document interfaces
Considerations
- Requires proper file URL handling
- Limited customization of PDF appearance
- No built-in PDF editing
- Depends on platform-specific rendering engines
- May need additional error handling for invalid PDFs