Top JavaScript PDF Viewer Libraries

OpenComic is an open-source comic book reader for desktop platforms.

Pros of ollm/OpenComic

• Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
• User-friendly interface with customizable reading options
• Supports a wide range of comic book file formats

Cons of ollm/OpenComic

• Limited to desktop platforms, unlike gjTool/pdfh5 which is web-based
• May have a steeper learning curve for non-technical users compared to simpler readers
• Requires installation, unlike web-based solutions

Note: The comparison with ollm/OpenComic is not applicable as it's the same project. The comparison is made only with gjTool/pdfh5.

gjTool/pdfh5 is a lightweight JavaScript library for rendering PDF files in web browsers using HTML5 canvas.

Code Example

var pdfh5 = new Pdfh5('#pdf-container', {
  pdfurl: 'path/to/your/pdf/file.pdf'
});

Pros

• Specifically designed for PDF rendering, offering a focused and optimized solution for PDF display in web applications.
• Lightweight and easy to integrate into existing web projects with minimal setup.
• Provides a mobile-friendly interface out of the box, making it suitable for responsive web design.

Cons

• Limited to PDF rendering, unlike OpenComic which supports multiple comic book formats.
• May have fewer features compared to more comprehensive document viewing solutions.
• Lacks built-in comic book-specific features that OpenComic might offer, such as panel-by-panel viewing or comic-specific metadata handling.