Articles in this section
Category / Section

How to convert HTML to PDF in C#?

2 mins read

The Syncfusion HTML to PDF converter is a .NET library for converting web pages, SVG, MHTML and HTML to PDF using C#. It is reliable and accurate. The result preserves all graphics, images, texts, fonts, and the layout of the original HTML document or webpage.

Convert HTML to PDF in C#

In this tutorial, we will illustrate C# HTML to PDF conversion by using a simple console application. In addition, our HTML to PDF converter will work seamlessly in various platforms like Azure cloud or web apps, Azure functions, Amazon Web Service (AWS), Docker, WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core with Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

Steps to convert HTML to PDF programmatically:

  1. Create a new C# console application project. Create HTML to PDF C# application in WinForms PDF
  2. Install the Syncfusion.HtmlToPdfConverter.WinForms NuGet package as reference to your .NET Framework application from NuGet.org.

NuGet package reference in WinForms PDF

  1. Include the following namespaces in the Program.cs file.

C#

using Syncfusion.Pdf;
using Syncfusion.HtmlConverter;

 

  1. Use the following code snippet to convert HTML (Website URL) to PDF document.

C#

//Initialize HTML to PDF converter 
HtmlToPdfConverter htmlConverter = new HtmlToPdfConverter();
//Convert HTML to PDF document 
PdfDocument document = htmlConverter.Convert("http://www.google.com/");
//Save the PDF document 
document.Save("HTMLToPDF.pdf");
//Close the document
document.Close(true);
//This will open the PDF file so, the result will be seen in default PDF viewer
Process.Start("HTMLToPDF.pdf");

You can download the work sample from HTMLToPDFSample.Zip.

By executing the program, you will get the PDF document as follows. Screenshot of output PDF file in in WinForms PDF

Take a moment to peruse the documentation, where you can find converting HTML pages to PDF document along with respective customization options and features.

Refer here to explore the rich set of Syncfusion Essential PDF features.

An online sample link for Converting HTML to PDF.

Note:

Starting with v16.2.0.x, if you reference Syncfusion assemblies from trial setup or from the NuGet feed, include a license key in your projects. Refer to link to learn about generating and registering Syncfusion license key in your application to use the components without trail message.

 

Did you find this information helpful?
Yes
No
Help us improve this page
Please provide feedback or comments
Comments
Please sign in to leave a comment
Access denied
Access denied