Except some major browsers like Chrome do their entire PDF rendering in JavaScri... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		pests on Aug 5, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: HEIST: HTTP Encrypted Information Can Be Stolen Th... Except some major browsers like Chrome do their entire PDF rendering in JavaScript.

JonathonW on Aug 5, 2016 [–]

Chrome's PDF renderer is a PPAPI plugin written in C++.

Firefox is the one with the Javascript-based PDF renderer.

pests on Aug 5, 2016 | | [–]

Oops yes you are correct.

My original point still applies though.

pjmlp on Aug 5, 2016 | | [–]

> Firefox is the one with the Javascript-based PDF renderer.

And it shows, hence why I always disable it.

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact