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I need to read pdf files in web browsers. My client does not want to install Acrobat reader in his system. Also I have seen another alternative Flex Paper. But as it is paid my client does not want to proceed. So is there any other alternative which can be handled from linux server end itself?

Thanks,

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    I think you need something on the client. Try Foxit reader. If I recall well it's free and lightweight. – BigMike Nov 17 '11 at 08:10
  • @Mike..thanks. But my client does not want to do anything from client machine. Is there any software that can be installed on the server? –  Nov 17 '11 at 08:15
  • Maybe you could search for something that converts PDF to HTML (loosing some formatting obviously) or rely on some flash to render the PDF. (this will require at least flash support on the client) – BigMike Nov 17 '11 at 08:19
  • Chrome an Firefox have a PDF viewer built in now. pdf.js (pdf.min.js) also works in Internet Explorer 10 and above. – pts Jul 04 '15 at 10:05

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Do you need to automate this process or do you mind a little manual work?

One thing you could use is a free online PDF to Flash convertor.

Another thing is to use GhostScript to convert the PDF to something else like a JPG or PNG. I think GS is available for most Linux distros.

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