How can get Buffer from already saved PDF in NodeJs?

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I have to upload the pdf file to Backblaze bucket. which accepts Buffer only. PDF file is already stored in one of my directory. i can access that pdf through fs.

while uploading i have to give buffer. Which is the best way to get buffer?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 18 '22 at 12:19

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I found simple way without using Buffer.. I can pass the file path to readFileSync() in fs

Example const buff = fs.readFileSync("pdfs/abcd.pdf")

answered Jan 18 '22 at 12:19

Varun Deva

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Glad you figured it out! Could you 'accept' your answer so it shows the nice green checkmark and it's more clear that it's been answered correctly? – metadaddy Jan 20 '22 at 01:11
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Yes done Accepted it – Varun Deva Jan 21 '22 at 08:13
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Hey! I used this today! :) let me add an upvote – Ruvin Jul 07 '22 at 15:06

How can get Buffer from already saved PDF in NodeJs?

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