GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Tutorials

Introduction

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides a powerful API for rendering documents in various formats for web and mobile applications. These comprehensive tutorials will guide you through implementing document viewing functionality in your applications with clear step-by-step instructions and practical code examples.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Learn the fundamentals of GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud API with beginner-friendly tutorials covering setup, authentication, and your first document rendering.

Document Basic Usage Tutorials

Master essential document viewing operations with tutorials on HTML rendering, PDF conversion, image export, and more.

Document Data Structures Tutorials

Explore the core data structures used in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud API through practical implementation tutorials and examples.

Document Advanced Usage Tutorials

Take your implementation to the next level with advanced tutorials covering rendering options, watermarking, rotations, and document customization.

Implementation Essentials

Prerequisites

Before implementing GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud, ensure you have:

  • A GroupDocs Cloud account
  • API credentials (Client ID and Client Secret)
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs
  • Familiarity with your preferred programming language

Authentication Tutorial

All GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud API requests require OAuth 2.0 authentication. Follow this tutorial to implement authentication:

POST https://api.groupdocs.cloud/connect/token

Document Rendering Tutorials

HTML Rendering Implementation

Learn how to render documents as responsive HTML with customizable options:

  • Split mode rendering (by pages)
  • Embedded or external resources
  • Responsive layouts for mobile and desktop

PDF Conversion Tutorial

Follow our step-by-step tutorial to convert documents to PDF format with options for:

  • PDF/A compliance
  • Password protection
  • Compression settings
  • Custom page size and orientation

Image Export Implementation

Convert documents to high-quality images with these tutorials:

  • PNG, JPG, and TIFF export
  • DPI and quality settings
  • Watermark application
  • Color management

Supported File Formats

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports over 170 file formats including:

  • Microsoft Office: DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, DOC, XLS, PPT
  • PDF documents and PDF/A formats
  • Images: JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF
  • CAD drawings: DWG, DXF, DWF
  • Email formats: MSG, EML, PST
  • Archives: ZIP, RAR, TAR
  • And many more specialized formats

Implementation Scenarios

These practical tutorials cover real-world implementation scenarios:

Document Viewer Integration Tutorial

Step-by-step guide to embed a fully-functional document viewer in your web application.

Multi-Format Document Rendering

Tutorial for implementing a universal document viewer supporting multiple document formats.

Secure Document Viewing Implementation

Learn how to implement secure document viewing with access controls and content protection.

Responsive Design Implementation

Tutorial for creating a document viewer that works seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.

SDK Implementation Tutorials

Follow our detailed SDK integration tutorials for your preferred programming language:

  • Node.js Implementation
  • Java Implementation
  • .NET Implementation
  • Python Implementation
  • PHP Implementation
  • Ruby Implementation

Performance Optimization Tutorials

Learn techniques to optimize document rendering performance:

  • Caching strategies
  • Resource-efficient rendering
  • Lazy loading implementation
  • Viewport rendering optimization

Troubleshooting Guide

Common implementation challenges and their solutions:

  • Rendering complex documents
  • Font substitution strategies
  • Layout preservation techniques
  • Browser compatibility issues

Implementation Best Practices

Recommended practices for efficient integration and usage:

  • Security considerations
  • Error handling strategies
  • User experience optimization
  • Performance monitoring