Understanding PDF File Structure: A Deep Dive
Learn how PDF files are structured internally, from the header and body to the cross-reference table and trailer.
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Deep dives into PDF technology, web development, and best practices
Learn how PDF files are structured internally, from the header and body to the cross-reference table and trailer.
Explore how modern browsers can manipulate PDF files entirely on the client side using pdf-lib and PDF.js.
Understand how PDF compression works, from object streams to image optimization and font subsetting.