wkhtmltopdf enable-local-file-access - Shell-Bash

Introduction

wkhtmltopdf is a command-line tool that converts HTML pages into PDF documents. It is widely used to generate PDFs from web pages, but it can also convert local HTML files on your computer. By default, wkhtmltopdf does not allow access to local files due to security concerns. However, you can enable local file access by using the enable-local-file-access option.

Installing wkhtmltopdf

To use wkhtmltopdf, you need to install it on your computer. Visit the official website of wkhtmltopdf to download the package for your operating system. Once you have downloaded the package, extract it and add the wkhtmltopdf executable to your system path.

Enabling Local File Access

The enable-local-file-access option allows wkhtmltopdf to access local files. This option is disabled by default to prevent malicious scripts from accessing files on your computer. You can enable local file access by adding the --enable-local-file-access option to your wkhtmltopdf command:

wkhtmltopdf --enable-local-file-access /path/to/local/file.html output.pdf

You can also enable local file access by setting the WKHTMLTOPDF_CMD_OPTIONS environment variable:

export WKHTMLTOPDF_CMD_OPTIONS="--enable-local-file-access"
wkhtmltopdf /path/to/local/file.html output.pdf

Note that enabling local file access can be dangerous if you're not careful. Always make sure to only open files that you trust.

Conclusion

wkhtmltopdf is a powerful tool for converting HTML pages into PDF documents. By enabling local file access, you can also use it to convert local HTML files on your computer. However, you should be careful when enabling this option to prevent malicious scripts from accessing your files.