Self-hosting OCR/WASM/fonts internally increases storage and operational complexity.
Offline or restricted networks.BentoPDF-Hardwareanforderungen: RAM, CPU, Speicher und Bereitstellung
Planen Sie die BentoPDF-Hardware anhand der offiziellen Mindestanforderungen von 512 MB RAM und etwa 100 MB Speicher sowie der HTTPS-Anforderungen für die Office-Konvertierung unter ZimaOS.
BentoPDF requirements at a glance
BentoPDF is a browser-side PDF toolkit. Official self-hosting docs list 512 MB RAM, about 100 MB storage for the core build and any modern CPU; most PDF processing happens in the user's browser.
- RAM minimum
- Official minimum: 512 MB.
- Storage minimum
- About 100 MB for the core build without AGPL modules.
- CPU
- Any modern processor according to current official self-hosting requirements.
- Backend/database
- No database or application backend is required; BentoPDF is served as a static site and processing runs in the browser.
- Office conversion
- Word/Excel/PowerPoint conversion requires SharedArrayBuffer, COOP/COEP headers and a secure context such as HTTPS for LAN access.
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832 is massively above the server-side requirement; client-browser CPU/RAM determines most conversion performance.
From official requirements to the right setup
Size BentoPDF from the real workload and deployment topology rather than generic server assumptions.
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Official requirements
Use the official self-hosted image ghcr.io/alam00000/bentopdf-simple:latest and map container port 8080 to an available host port.
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Confirm your needs
For Office file conversion, terminate LAN access with HTTPS and preserve the required Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy and Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy headers.
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Leave room to grow
Do not size the Zima host for PDF conversion throughput as if BentoPDF processed files server-side; WebAssembly workloads primarily run in each user's browser.
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Run it on ZimaOS
On ZimaOS, use Install Custom App until a concrete public official BentoPDF one-click detail page is available.
Check every playback client
- 512 MB+ RAM
- ~100 MB core storage
- Port mapping
- HTTPS for LAN Office conversion
- COOP/COEP headers
- Browser capability
- Air-gapped WASM assets
- Other ZimaOS apps
Official minimum requirements
BentoPDF publishes a direct self-hosting system-requirements table.
These are genuine BentoPDF server-host values, but they describe a static-site container. PDF conversion compute is primarily a client-browser workload.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| RAM minimum | 512 MB | Current official self-hosting minimum. |
| Storage minimum | ~100 MB | Core build without AGPL modules. |
| CPU | Any modern processor | Current official requirement. |
| Backend | Not required | Static site; no application backend/database. |
| Container port | 8080 | Official self-hosted Docker image. |
| Office conversion security | HTTPS + COOP/COEP | Required for SharedArrayBuffer on non-loopback LAN access. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Scale BentoPDF when these workload signals appear.
Air-gapped features add local assets
Many simultaneous browser users increase network traffic
The wider ZimaOS host becomes busy
The server mostly distributes static assets, but many users can increase LAN/Web delivery traffic.
Team deployments.Other apps, not BentoPDF, are likely to determine CPU/RAM upgrades.
Multi-app home servers.Plan hardware growth with confidence
Scale BentoPDF only where the workload justifies additional resources.
Keep BentoPDF on entry Zima hardware
Its static-site server workload is tiny.
ZimaBoard 2 832.Use HTTPS correctly
This matters more than adding CPU for Office conversions over LAN.
Use ZimaOS reverse proxy/HTTPS workflow.Self-host WASM/OCR assets only when required
Air-gapped deployments need additional local asset storage.
Any durable app storage.Upgrade hardware for other workloads, not BentoPDF
Browser-side processing means server upgrades rarely improve conversion speed.
Choose ZimaCube only for unrelated NAS/server duties.Can it run on ZimaOS?
BentoPDF deployment on ZimaOS should follow the verified route below.
Custom install BentoPDF in ZimaOS
Run the official self-hosted BentoPDF image, map port 8080 and add HTTPS/COOP/COEP when users need Office conversions over the LAN.
Custom install BentoPDF in the ZimaOS app ↗Review BentoPDF upstream deployment
Use current upstream deployment guidance for images, ports and persistent services.
Review BentoPDF Docker deployment ↗Verify ZimaOS App Store status again before publishing
No concrete public official ZimaOS one-click detail page was verified for this guide, so the Custom Install route is used.
Browse the ZimaOS App Store ↗Choose Zima hardware for BentoPDF
BentoPDF is one of the lightest server-side workloads in this catalog because the browser performs the actual file processing.
Which BentoPDF workload are you running?
Normal household/team self-hosting
Use ZimaBoard 2 832; it is far above the official 512 MB requirement.
- Best starting pointZimaBoard 2 832
BentoPDF as one app on a larger NAS
Choose larger hardware only for unrelated storage or app workloads.
- Broader storage platformZimaCube 2 Standard
Client device/browser performance affects conversions far more than Zima server CPU once the static site is being served reliably.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Any normal BentoPDF deployment. | Static BentoPDF container and HTTPS reverse proxy. |
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Server hardware will not accelerate browser-side PDF processing much. | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Standard | BentoPDF as one tool on a larger NAS. | BentoPDF plus unrelated storage/media services. |
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Choose it for the wider NAS workload, not BentoPDF. | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
These answers cover BentoPDF RAM, CPU, storage and ZimaOS deployment.
How much RAM does BentoPDF need?
Current official self-hosting requirements list 512 MB RAM.
How much storage does BentoPDF need?
The core build is about 100 MB without AGPL modules.
Does BentoPDF need a database?
No. It is a static site and PDF processing runs in the browser.
Why does Office conversion need HTTPS?
LibreOffice-based browser tools require SharedArrayBuffer, which needs cross-origin isolation and a secure context on LAN hostnames/IPs.
Does BentoPDF need a GPU?
No dedicated server GPU is required.
Can ZimaBoard 2 run BentoPDF?
Yes. Even the 8 GB model is far above the official host requirement.
Will a faster Zima server make PDF conversion faster?
Usually not by much, because most processing occurs in the user's browser.
Is BentoPDF currently a verified ZimaOS one-click app?
A concrete public official ZimaOS detail page was not verified for this guide, so the Custom Install route is used.
What sources informed this BentoPDF hardware guide?
Current BentoPDF self-hosting/Docker documentation plus current Zima product pages.
