Gotenberg is a stateless, containerized service that provides a unified API for document conversion, manipulation, and web-to-PDF rendering. It functions as a centralized engine that abstracts complex document processing tasks, allowing users to interact with various rendering tools and libraries through standard HTTP requests.
The service distinguishes itself by utilizing headless browser automation to capture web content and by wrapping multiple specialized PDF engines into a single interface. It supports asynchronous task execution, offloading resource-intensive operations to background workers and returning results via webhooks to ensure reliable performance during heavy processing.
The platform covers a broad range of document lifecycle management capabilities, including format conversion, PDF standardization, and advanced file manipulation such as merging, splitting, and encryption. It also provides tools for electronic invoice generation, document enhancement, and visual web archiving.
The service is designed for deployment as a portable containerized microservice, ensuring consistent rendering environments across different infrastructure setups. It facilitates integration through multipart form data streaming and provides language-specific software development kits to simplify request handling.
