Snappy

Overview

Snappy is a versatile PHP library designed for generating thumbnails, snapshots, and PDFs from URLs or HTML pages. Utilizing the powerful webkit-based tools wkhtmltopdf and wkhtmltoimage, Snappy offers a user-friendly solution for developers looking to create visual representations of web content across various operating systems, including OSX, Linux, and Windows. With its capability to wrap around wkhtmltox, it streamlines the complex process of PDF and image creation, making it accessible for both seasoned developers and newcomers alike.

The library promotes efficient integration with popular frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, and Zend, ensuring that developers can easily incorporate its functionality into their existing projects. For users who prefer to manage dependencies via Composer, Snappy simplifies installation and setup while providing robust features designed to enhance the user experience when working with generated documents.

Features

• Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on OSX, Linux, and Windows, allowing a wide range of applications.

• Framework Integrations: Easily integrates with Symfony, Laravel, and Zend Framework, catering to diverse development needs.

• PDF and Image Generation: Create high-quality PDFs and images from HTML pages or URLs with minimal effort.

• Composer Installation: Simplified installation process via Composer helps manage dependencies efficiently.

• Custom Options: Users can pass options to tailor the generated documents to meet specific design or content requirements.

• Merge Functionality: Combine multiple URLs into a single PDF, making it ideal for creating reports or presentations.

• Browser Support: Options to display generated PDFs in the browser or allow users to download them for offline access.