.NET server based PDF generation

Question

I\'d like to dynamically generate content and then render to a PDF file. This processing would take place on a remote hosting server so using virtual printers etc is out. Do

Answer 1

I've had good experiences with Winnovative's HTML to PDF.

And bad ones with Open Source HTML Doc (Problems with form elements + CSS).

Answer 2

I have had success using Siberix

http://www.siberix.com/

Corporate License: $350 USD (A single license covers unlimited number of company's developer seats, unlimited number of company's web servers and unlimited number of distributions as a part of your application.)

Answer 3

We use the Amyuni PDF Converter and have used it successfully for several years. Our usage is via the COM interface, but it does support a .NET interface.

Answer 4

RDLC & the Report Viewer controls can generate PDF either at the Client's discretion or at server command which can then be served as a PDF mime-type.

Answer 5

Free PDF Generator .NET (WkHtmlToPdf wrapper) can generate pretty PDF from HTML template with one line of code:

var pdfBytes = (new NReco.PdfGenerator.HtmlToPdfConverter()).GeneratePdf(htmlContent);

(all you need is one DLL, no external dependencies)

Answer 6

I've used PDF4NET from O2solutions with much success. They support all sorts of scenarios and digital signing of the pdf.