Nutrient
Developer-first document SDK platform providing PDF processing, viewing, annotation, and editing capabilities across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Formerly known as PSPDFKit.
Overview
Originally founded in 2011 as PSPDFKit to bring magazine viewing to iPhone with a PDF viewer, the company rebranded to Nutrient in 2024 following strategic expansion through acquisitions. The Vienna-based company evolved from a mobile PDF SDK provider into a comprehensive document processing platform serving over half a billion users worldwide.
Following a €100M investment from Insight Partners in 2021, the company aggressively expanded capabilities through strategic acquisitions. PSPDFKit acquired Muhimbi for SharePoint document conversion, ORPALIS and Aquaforest for document imaging, and Integrify for workflow automation — positioning the unified Nutrient platform beyond traditional SDK boundaries into enterprise document intelligence.
Unlike pure-play IDP vendors like ABBYY or Rossum, Nutrient maintains its developer-first SDK approach while expanding into AI-powered document processing through recent AI assistant demos and MCP server implementations for AI integration.
Key Features
Cross-Platform SDK Architecture
Nutrient provides native SDKs for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and JavaScript with framework compatibility across React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, and TypeScript. The platform handles PDF, Office documents (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), and image formats (TIFF, JPG, PNG) through unified APIs.
Document Processing Capabilities
The platform combines traditional PDF manipulation with intelligent document processing through its Document Web Service (DWS) API. Recent developments include AI-powered document assistants enabling natural language queries and universal agent skills for document processing automation.
Enterprise Integration Framework
Nutrient integrates with Salesforce, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive through dedicated connectors. The platform supports both client-side processing for performance and server-side workflows for enterprise compliance requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supported Formats | PDF, PDF/A, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, XLS, PPTX, PPT, PNG, JPEG, TIFF |
| Platform Support | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Web (JavaScript/TypeScript) |
| Framework Compatibility | React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt, Vite, Electron |
| Enterprise Integrations | Salesforce, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive |
| Language Support | 90+ languages for OCR and text processing |
| Deployment Options | Cloud, on-premise, hybrid |
| Processing Architecture | Client-side and server-side processing |
Use Cases
Aviation Document Management
Airlines integrate Nutrient SDKs for in-flight entertainment systems, enabling passengers to view and annotate documents with fast PDF rendering and digital signatures for operational efficiency.
Financial Services Automation
Banks and financial institutions use Nutrient's document processing capabilities for loan application workflows, combining PDF viewing with AI-powered data extraction through the DWS API for streamlined document handling.
Healthcare Documentation
Healthcare providers leverage Nutrient's HIPAA-compliant document processing for patient record management, combining secure viewing capabilities with intelligent data extraction for clinical workflows.
Recent Developments
The company launched Nutrient DWS MCP server in 2024, providing Model Context Protocol integration for AI assistants. Active development includes TypeScript client libraries and CLI tools for document processing automation.
Nutrient maintains 81 active repositories including specialized implementations for Flutter, React Native, and SharePoint Online, demonstrating continued investment in developer ecosystem expansion.
Resources
Company Information
Vienna, Austria • Founded 2011