Message icon
Skip to footer content
  1. IronPDF
  2. IronPDF Blog
  3. Using IronPDF
  4. Azure HTML to PDF
USING IRONPDF

How to Convert HTML to PDF Using Azure and IronPDF

Curtis Chau
Curtis Chau
Updated:

Converting HTML to PDF in Azure Functions requires IronPDF's Chrome rendering engine and proper Azure configuration (B1 tier minimum), enabling you to transform any HTML content—from simple strings to JavaScript-heavy pages—into pixel-perfect PDFs while handling Azure's sandbox restrictions and GDI+ limitations.

What Makes HTML to PDF Conversion Worth Learning?

Converting HTML content into PDF documents in cloud environments can be surprisingly challenging. If you've ever tried to deploy a PDF generator to Azure Functions, you've probably hit mysterious errors about GDI+ or sandbox limitations. The good news? With IronPDF and the right setup, you can convert any HTML content into pixel-perfect PDF files.

This tutorial shows you how to deploy a production-ready HTML to PDF converter in Azure Functions using IronPDF. You'll learn how to handle everything from simple HTML strings to JavaScript-heavy web pages while navigating Azure's unique environment constraints. Whether you're creating straightforward invoices or complex reports, by the end, you'll have mastered HTML to PDF conversion with IronPDF and Azure.

Get stated with IronPDF now.
green arrow pointer

Why is HTML to PDF Conversion Challenging in Azure?

Before diving into PDF conversion, let's understand why this task challenges developers in Azure. Azure's serverless and app services run within a security sandbox that restricts operations traditional PDF libraries depend on:

  • Limited GDI+ Access: Windows Graphics calls are blocked in lower tiers.
  • Font Rendering Limitations: Custom fonts and SVG fonts face restrictions.
  • Memory Constraints: HTML to PDF conversion requires substantial resources.
  • Process Isolation: Running browser engines needs special permissions.

These restrictions are strictest in Azure's Consumption plan and Free/Shared tiers. That's why successful HTML-to-PDF conversion requires at least an Azure Basic B1 tier or Premium subscription. These provide necessary permissions and resources for IronPDF's Chrome rendering engine to function properly. Check IronPDF's Azure deployment guide for more about Azure hosting tiers and PDF rendering performance.

Which Azure Deployment Option Works Best for PDF Generation?

You have three deployment options (Windows, Linux, or Container). While Azure Function App Container is recommended, any option works well.

Today we'll focus on the container approach, which provides an isolated environment with minimal configuration and improved compatibility with IronPDF's rendering engine. For specialized environments like Azure Government Cloud or Azure China, the same principles apply—just adjust your deployment endpoints accordingly.

Why Does IronPDF Excel at HTML to PDF in Azure?

IronPDF stands out for HTML to PDF conversion capabilities in Azure thanks to its Chrome rendering engine. This isn't just a basic HTML parser—it's the same technology powering Google Chrome, ensuring your PDF documents appear exactly as they would in a modern browser.

What Chrome Rendering Engine Features Matter Most?

The Chrome engine brings critical benefits for HTML to PDF conversion:

This means you can take any modern web page—complete with Bootstrap styling, JavaScript frameworks, or complex visualizations—and convert it to PDF without compatibility issues. IronPDF handles running a headless Chrome instance in Azure's restricted environment. Learn more about IronPDF's Chrome rendering capabilities and pixel-perfect PDF rendering.

How to Set Up Your Microsoft Azure Environment for HTML to PDF?

Let's walk through setting up an Azure Function App optimized for HTML to PDF conversion using IronPDF.

What Prerequisites Do I Need Before Starting?

Before starting, ensure you have:

For complete setup instructions specific to PDF generation in Azure Functions, see IronPDF's Azure Functions tutorial.

How Do I Create an Azure Function App?

  1. Navigate to Azure Portal and click "Create a resource"
  2. Search for "Function App" and click "Create"

  3. Configure the basics:

    1. Select Hosting Option: Choose what fits your needs
    2. Subscription: Select your Azure subscription
    3. Resource Group: Create new or select existing
    4. Function App Name: Choose a unique name
    5. Publish: Select "Container"
    6. Region: Choose your preferred location

  4. Configure the hosting plan:

    1. Click "Create new" under Azure App Service Plan
    2. Pricing Tier: Select at least B1 (Basic) or higher
  5. Remember: Free, Shared, and Consumption plans won't work for PDF rendering
  6. Review and create your Function App

How Do I Install IronPDF in My Project?

First, create a new Azure Functions project in Visual Studio (or load an existing one) and add the IronPDF package:

Install-Package IronPdf  #For Windows Deployment
Install-Package IronPdf  #For Windows Deployment
SHELL 
Install-Package IronPdf.Linux  #For Docker Container deployment (recommended)
Install-Package IronPdf.Linux  #For Docker Container deployment (recommended)
SHELL

For detailed installation instructions, including NuGet Packages configuration and platform-specific considerations, visit the IronPDF installation guide.

What Configuration Settings Are Essential for Azure?

Configure your Function App .cs file for optimal HTML to PDF conversion:

using IronPdf;
using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker;
using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http;
using Microsoft.Extensions.Logging;
public class HtmlToPdfFunction
{
    private readonly ILogger _logger;
    public HtmlToPdfFunction(ILoggerFactory loggerFactory)
    {
        _logger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger<HtmlToPdfFunction>();
        // Configure IronPDF for Azure
        ConfigureIronPdf();
    }
    private void ConfigureIronPdf()
    {
        // Set your license key (get a trial key from ___PROTECTED_URL_132___
        IronPdf.License.LicenseKey = "YOUR-LICENSE-KEY";
        // Essential Azure configurations
        IronPdf.Installation.LinuxAndDockerDependenciesAutoConfig = true;
        IronPdf.Installation.ChromeGpuMode = IronPdf.Engines.Chrome.ChromeGpuModes.Disabled;
        IronPdf.Installation.CustomDeploymentDirectory = "/tmp";
        // Optional: Enable logging for troubleshooting
        IronPdf.Logging.Logger.LoggingMode = IronPdf.Logging.Logger.LoggingModes.All;
    }
}
using IronPdf;
using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker;
using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http;
using Microsoft.Extensions.Logging;
public class HtmlToPdfFunction
{
    private readonly ILogger _logger;
    public HtmlToPdfFunction(ILoggerFactory loggerFactory)
    {
        _logger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger<HtmlToPdfFunction>();
        // Configure IronPDF for Azure
        ConfigureIronPdf();
    }
    private void ConfigureIronPdf()
    {
        // Set your license key (get a trial key from ___PROTECTED_URL_132___
        IronPdf.License.LicenseKey = "YOUR-LICENSE-KEY";
        // Essential Azure configurations
        IronPdf.Installation.LinuxAndDockerDependenciesAutoConfig = true;
        IronPdf.Installation.ChromeGpuMode = IronPdf.Engines.Chrome.ChromeGpuModes.Disabled;
        IronPdf.Installation.CustomDeploymentDirectory = "/tmp";
        // Optional: Enable logging for troubleshooting
        IronPdf.Logging.Logger.LoggingMode = IronPdf.Logging.Logger.LoggingModes.All;
    }
}
Imports IronPdf
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http
Imports Microsoft.Extensions.Logging

Public Class HtmlToPdfFunction
    Private ReadOnly _logger As ILogger

    Public Sub New(loggerFactory As ILoggerFactory)
        _logger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger(Of HtmlToPdfFunction)()
        ' Configure IronPDF for Azure
        ConfigureIronPdf()
    End Sub

    Private Sub ConfigureIronPdf()
        ' Set your license key (get a trial key from ___PROTECTED_URL_132___
        IronPdf.License.LicenseKey = "YOUR-LICENSE-KEY"
        ' Essential Azure configurations
        IronPdf.Installation.LinuxAndDockerDependenciesAutoConfig = True
        IronPdf.Installation.ChromeGpuMode = IronPdf.Engines.Chrome.ChromeGpuModes.Disabled
        IronPdf.Installation.CustomDeploymentDirectory = "/tmp"
        ' Optional: Enable logging for troubleshooting
        IronPdf.Logging.Logger.LoggingMode = IronPdf.Logging.Logger.LoggingModes.All
    End Sub
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

How to Convert HTML Strings to PDF?

Let's start with the most common scenario: converting HTML strings directly to PDF. This approach works well for dynamically generated content like invoices, reports, or confirmation emails.

How Do I Perform Basic HTML String Conversion?

[Function("ConvertHtmlToPdf")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertHtmlToPdf(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    _logger.LogInformation("Starting HTML to PDF conversion");
    try
    {
        // Simple HTML invoice example
        string htmlContent = @"
            <!DOCTYPE html>
            <html>
            <head>
                <meta charset='UTF-8'>
                <style>
                    body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 40px; }
                    .header { color: #333; border-bottom: 2px solid #0066cc; }
                    .invoice-details { margin: 20px 0; }
                    table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
                    th, td { padding: 10px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }
                    .total { font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em; }
                </style>
            </head>
            <body>
                <div class='header'>
                    <h1>Invoice #12345</h1>
                    <p>Date: " + DateTime.Now.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd") + @"</p>
                </div>
                <div class='invoice-details'>
                    <table>
                        <tr>
                            <th>Item</th>
                            <th>Quantity</th>
                            <th>Price</th>
                        </tr>
                        <tr>
                            <td>Professional Services</td>
                            <td>10 hours</td>
                            <td>$1,000.00</td>
                        </tr>
                        <tr>
                            <td colspan='2' class='total'>Total</td>
                            <td class='total'>$1,000.00</td>
                        </tr>
                    </table>
                </div>
            </body>
            </html>";
        // Create Chrome renderer
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // Configure rendering options
        renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperSize.A4;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginTop = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginBottom = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginLeft = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginRight = 25;
        // Convert HTML to PDF
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(htmlContent);
        // Return PDF as response
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=invoice.pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        _logger.LogInformation("PDF generated successfully");
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error generating PDF");
        var errorResponse = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.InternalServerError);
        await errorResponse.WriteStringAsync($"Error: {ex.Message}");
        return errorResponse;
    }
}
[Function("ConvertHtmlToPdf")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertHtmlToPdf(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    _logger.LogInformation("Starting HTML to PDF conversion");
    try
    {
        // Simple HTML invoice example
        string htmlContent = @"
            <!DOCTYPE html>
            <html>
            <head>
                <meta charset='UTF-8'>
                <style>
                    body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 40px; }
                    .header { color: #333; border-bottom: 2px solid #0066cc; }
                    .invoice-details { margin: 20px 0; }
                    table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
                    th, td { padding: 10px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }
                    .total { font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em; }
                </style>
            </head>
            <body>
                <div class='header'>
                    <h1>Invoice #12345</h1>
                    <p>Date: " + DateTime.Now.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd") + @"</p>
                </div>
                <div class='invoice-details'>
                    <table>
                        <tr>
                            <th>Item</th>
                            <th>Quantity</th>
                            <th>Price</th>
                        </tr>
                        <tr>
                            <td>Professional Services</td>
                            <td>10 hours</td>
                            <td>$1,000.00</td>
                        </tr>
                        <tr>
                            <td colspan='2' class='total'>Total</td>
                            <td class='total'>$1,000.00</td>
                        </tr>
                    </table>
                </div>
            </body>
            </html>";
        // Create Chrome renderer
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // Configure rendering options
        renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperSize.A4;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginTop = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginBottom = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginLeft = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginRight = 25;
        // Convert HTML to PDF
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(htmlContent);
        // Return PDF as response
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=invoice.pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        _logger.LogInformation("PDF generated successfully");
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error generating PDF");
        var errorResponse = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.InternalServerError);
        await errorResponse.WriteStringAsync($"Error: {ex.Message}");
        return errorResponse;
    }
}
Imports System
Imports System.Net
Imports System.Threading.Tasks
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http
Imports IronPdf

<Function("ConvertHtmlToPdf")>
Public Class ConvertHtmlToPdfFunction
    Private ReadOnly _logger As ILogger

    Public Sub New(logger As ILogger)
        _logger = logger
    End Sub

    Public Async Function ConvertHtmlToPdf(
        <HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")> req As HttpRequestData,
        executionContext As FunctionContext) As Task(Of HttpResponseData)

        _logger.LogInformation("Starting HTML to PDF conversion")
        Try
            ' Simple HTML invoice example
            Dim htmlContent As String = "
                <!DOCTYPE html>
                <html>
                <head>
                    <meta charset='UTF-8'>
                    <style>
                        body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 40px; }
                        .header { color: #333; border-bottom: 2px solid #0066cc; }
                        .invoice-details { margin: 20px 0; }
                        table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
                        th, td { padding: 10px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }
                        .total { font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em; }
                    </style>
                </head>
                <body>
                    <div class='header'>
                        <h1>Invoice #12345</h1>
                        <p>Date: " & DateTime.Now.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd") & "</p>
                    </div>
                    <div class='invoice-details'>
                        <table>
                            <tr>
                                <th>Item</th>
                                <th>Quantity</th>
                                <th>Price</th>
                            </tr>
                            <tr>
                                <td>Professional Services</td>
                                <td>10 hours</td>
                                <td>$1,000.00</td>
                            </tr>
                            <tr>
                                <td colspan='2' class='total'>Total</td>
                                <td class='total'>$1,000.00</td>
                            </tr>
                        </table>
                    </div>
                </body>
                </html>"

            ' Create Chrome renderer
            Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
            ' Configure rendering options
            renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperSize.A4
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginTop = 25
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginBottom = 25
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginLeft = 25
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginRight = 25
            ' Convert HTML to PDF
            Dim pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(htmlContent)
            ' Return PDF as response
            Dim response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK)
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf")
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=invoice.pdf")
            Await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData)
            _logger.LogInformation("PDF generated successfully")
            Return response
        Catch ex As Exception
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Error generating PDF")
            Dim errorResponse = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.InternalServerError)
            Await errorResponse.WriteStringAsync($"Error: {ex.Message}")
            Return errorResponse
        End Try
    End Function
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

This takes the given HTML string and renders it into a high-quality PDF document, complete with the custom rendering options we configured using the RenderingOptions class.

What Does the PDF Output Look Like?

PDF viewer displaying a simple invoice (#12345) with one line item for 10 hours of professional services totaling $1,000

How Do I Convert URLs to PDF?

For existing web pages or complex applications, you can convert URLs directly:

[Function("ConvertUrlToPdf")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertUrlToPdf(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    var requestBody = await req.ReadAsStringAsync();
    var urlRequest = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<UrlRequest>(requestBody);
    try
    {
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // Configure for web page rendering
        renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperSize.A4;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.PrintHtmlBackgrounds = true;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.CreatePdfFormsFromHtml = true;
        // Enable JavaScript execution (important for dynamic content)
        renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = true;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.RenderDelay = 1000; // Wait for JS to execute
        // Convert URL to PDF
        var pdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf(urlRequest.Url);
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error converting URL to PDF");
        throw;
    }
}
public class UrlRequest
{
    public string Url { get; set; }
}
[Function("ConvertUrlToPdf")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertUrlToPdf(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    var requestBody = await req.ReadAsStringAsync();
    var urlRequest = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<UrlRequest>(requestBody);
    try
    {
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // Configure for web page rendering
        renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperSize.A4;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.PrintHtmlBackgrounds = true;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.CreatePdfFormsFromHtml = true;
        // Enable JavaScript execution (important for dynamic content)
        renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = true;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.RenderDelay = 1000; // Wait for JS to execute
        // Convert URL to PDF
        var pdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf(urlRequest.Url);
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error converting URL to PDF");
        throw;
    }
}
public class UrlRequest
{
    public string Url { get; set; }
}
Imports System
Imports System.Net
Imports System.Text.Json
Imports System.Threading.Tasks
Imports IronPdf
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http
Imports Microsoft.Extensions.Logging

<Function("ConvertUrlToPdf")>
Public Class ConvertUrlToPdfFunction
    Private ReadOnly _logger As ILogger

    Public Sub New(logger As ILogger(Of ConvertUrlToPdfFunction))
        _logger = logger
    End Sub

    Public Async Function ConvertUrlToPdf(
        <HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")> req As HttpRequestData,
        executionContext As FunctionContext) As Task(Of HttpResponseData)

        Dim requestBody As String = Await req.ReadAsStringAsync()
        Dim urlRequest As UrlRequest = JsonSerializer.Deserialize(Of UrlRequest)(requestBody)
        Try
            Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
            ' Configure for web page rendering
            renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperSize.A4
            renderer.RenderingOptions.PrintHtmlBackgrounds = True
            renderer.RenderingOptions.CreatePdfFormsFromHtml = True
            ' Enable JavaScript execution (important for dynamic content)
            renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = True
            renderer.RenderingOptions.RenderDelay = 1000 ' Wait for JS to execute
            ' Convert URL to PDF
            Dim pdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf(urlRequest.Url)
            Dim response As HttpResponseData = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK)
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf")
            Await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData)
            Return response
        Catch ex As Exception
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Error converting URL to PDF")
            Throw
        End Try
    End Function
End Class

Public Class UrlRequest
    Public Property Url As String
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

What Does URL Conversion Output Look Like?

Split-screen view of Apple's website homepage displaying iPhone 16 family products on the left and Apple Watch Series 10 with trade-in and Apple Card promotions on the right

How to Handle Complex HTML Content with JavaScript?

Modern web applications rely heavily on JavaScript for rendering content. Whether it's charts, dynamic forms, or single-page applications, IronPDF's rendering engine handles them all.

How Do I Work with JavaScript-Heavy Content?

For this example, we'll take an HTML file with JavaScript content and convert it to PDF.

Analytics dashboard displaying company KPIs including $45,200 total revenue, monthly sales trends from January to June, weekly website traffic patterns, and top 4 products performance table

[Function("ConvertComplexHtmlToPdf")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertComplexHtmlToPdf(
[HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    try
    {
        // Load complex HTML from file
        // [USER TO PROVIDE: complex-dashboard.html with charts and JavaScript]
        string complexHtml = File.ReadAllText("Templates/complex-dashboard.html");
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // JavaScript-specific configurations
        renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = true;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.JavaScript(3000); // Wait 3 seconds for JS
        // Optional: Set the CSS media type for print or screen styles
        renderer.RenderingOptions.CssMediaType = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfCssMediaType.Print;
        // Set viewport for responsive designs
        renderer.RenderingOptions.ViewPortWidth = 1920;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.ViewPortHeight = 1080;
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(complexHtml);
        // Add metadata
        pdf.MetaData.Author = "Azure Function";
        pdf.MetaData.CreationDate = DateTime.Now;
        pdf.MetaData.Title = "Complex Dashboard Report";
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error with complex HTML conversion");
        throw;
    }
}
[Function("ConvertComplexHtmlToPdf")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertComplexHtmlToPdf(
[HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    try
    {
        // Load complex HTML from file
        // [USER TO PROVIDE: complex-dashboard.html with charts and JavaScript]
        string complexHtml = File.ReadAllText("Templates/complex-dashboard.html");
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // JavaScript-specific configurations
        renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = true;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.JavaScript(3000); // Wait 3 seconds for JS
        // Optional: Set the CSS media type for print or screen styles
        renderer.RenderingOptions.CssMediaType = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfCssMediaType.Print;
        // Set viewport for responsive designs
        renderer.RenderingOptions.ViewPortWidth = 1920;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.ViewPortHeight = 1080;
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(complexHtml);
        // Add metadata
        pdf.MetaData.Author = "Azure Function";
        pdf.MetaData.CreationDate = DateTime.Now;
        pdf.MetaData.Title = "Complex Dashboard Report";
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error with complex HTML conversion");
        throw;
    }
}
Imports System
Imports System.IO
Imports System.Net
Imports System.Threading.Tasks
Imports IronPdf
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http

<Function("ConvertComplexHtmlToPdf")>
Public Class ConvertComplexHtmlToPdfFunction
    Private ReadOnly _logger As ILogger

    Public Sub New(loggerFactory As ILoggerFactory)
        _logger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger(Of ConvertComplexHtmlToPdfFunction)()
    End Sub

    Public Async Function ConvertComplexHtmlToPdf(
        <HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")> req As HttpRequestData,
        executionContext As FunctionContext) As Task(Of HttpResponseData)

        Try
            ' Load complex HTML from file
            ' [USER TO PROVIDE: complex-dashboard.html with charts and JavaScript]
            Dim complexHtml As String = File.ReadAllText("Templates/complex-dashboard.html")
            Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
            ' JavaScript-specific configurations
            renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = True
            renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.JavaScript(3000) ' Wait 3 seconds for JS
            ' Optional: Set the CSS media type for print or screen styles
            renderer.RenderingOptions.CssMediaType = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfCssMediaType.Print
            ' Set viewport for responsive designs
            renderer.RenderingOptions.ViewPortWidth = 1920
            renderer.RenderingOptions.ViewPortHeight = 1080
            Dim pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(complexHtml)
            ' Add metadata
            pdf.MetaData.Author = "Azure Function"
            pdf.MetaData.CreationDate = DateTime.Now
            pdf.MetaData.Title = "Complex Dashboard Report"
            Dim response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK)
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf")
            Await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData)
            Return response
        Catch ex As Exception
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Error with complex HTML conversion")
            Throw
        End Try
    End Function
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

What Does JavaScript Content Look Like in PDF?

Company Analytics Dashboard PDF displaying key business metrics including $45,200 total revenue, monthly sales trends, website traffic patterns, and top-performing products table

How Do I Handle Charts and Data Visualizations?

Now let's convert an HTML file containing charts:

Bar chart displaying monthly sales data from January to June, showing an overall upward trend with values ranging from $1,200 to $2,400, with June having the highest sales

[Function("ConvertChartToPdf")]
    public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertChartToPdf(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
    {
        try
        {
            // Load chart template
            string chartHtml = File.ReadAllText("Templates/chart-template.html");
            // Replace placeholders with actual data
            var chartData = await GetChartDataAsync();
            chartHtml = chartHtml.Replace("{{CHART_DATA}}", JsonSerializer.Serialize(chartData));
            var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
            // Ensure charts render completely
            renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = true;
            renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay(2000);
            // Set paper orientation for charts
            renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperOrientation = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperOrientation.Landscape;
            var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(chartHtml);
            var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
            await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
            return response;
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Chart conversion error");
            throw;
        }
    }
[Function("ConvertChartToPdf")]
    public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertChartToPdf(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
    {
        try
        {
            // Load chart template
            string chartHtml = File.ReadAllText("Templates/chart-template.html");
            // Replace placeholders with actual data
            var chartData = await GetChartDataAsync();
            chartHtml = chartHtml.Replace("{{CHART_DATA}}", JsonSerializer.Serialize(chartData));
            var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
            // Ensure charts render completely
            renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = true;
            renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay(2000);
            // Set paper orientation for charts
            renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperOrientation = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperOrientation.Landscape;
            var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(chartHtml);
            var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
            await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
            return response;
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Chart conversion error");
            throw;
        }
    }
Imports System
Imports System.IO
Imports System.Net
Imports System.Text.Json
Imports System.Threading.Tasks
Imports IronPdf
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http

<Function("ConvertChartToPdf")>
Public Class ChartConverter
    Private ReadOnly _logger As ILogger

    Public Sub New(logger As ILogger)
        _logger = logger
    End Sub

    Public Async Function ConvertChartToPdf(
        <HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")> req As HttpRequestData,
        executionContext As FunctionContext) As Task(Of HttpResponseData)

        Try
            ' Load chart template
            Dim chartHtml As String = File.ReadAllText("Templates/chart-template.html")
            ' Replace placeholders with actual data
            Dim chartData = Await GetChartDataAsync()
            chartHtml = chartHtml.Replace("{{CHART_DATA}}", JsonSerializer.Serialize(chartData))
            Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
            ' Ensure charts render completely
            renderer.RenderingOptions.EnableJavaScript = True
            renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay(2000)
            ' Set paper orientation for charts
            renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperOrientation = IronPdf.Rendering.PdfPaperOrientation.Landscape
            Dim pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(chartHtml)
            Dim response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK)
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf")
            Await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData)
            Return response
        Catch ex As Exception
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Chart conversion error")
            Throw
        End Try
    End Function

    Private Async Function GetChartDataAsync() As Task(Of Object)
        ' Placeholder for actual implementation
        Return Await Task.FromResult(New Object())
    End Function
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

What Does Chart Visualization Look Like in PDF?

PDF viewer displaying a Monthly Sales Report with a blue bar chart showing sales data from January to June, with values ranging from approximately $1,200 to $2,400

IronPDF maintains original JavaScript interactivity in the final PDF output.

How to Add HTML Headers and Footers?

Professional PDFs often require consistent headers and footers across all pages. IronPDF makes this straightforward with HTML-based templates for advanced header and footer options.

How Do I Create Dynamic Headers and Footers?

[Function("ConvertWithHeaderFooter")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertWithHeaderFooter(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    try
    {
        string mainContent = @"
            <html>
            <body>
                <h1>Annual Report 2024</h1>
                <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit...</p>

            </body>
            </html>";
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // Configure margins to accommodate headers/footers
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginTop = 45;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginBottom = 45;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginLeft = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginRight = 25;
        // HTML Header with merge fields
        renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlHeader = new HtmlHeaderFooter
        {
            Height = 35,
            HtmlFragment = @"
                <div style='text-align: center; font-size: 12px; padding: 10px;'>
                    <div style='float: left;'>Annual Report 2024</div>
                    <div style='float: right;'>Page {page} of {total-pages}</div>
                    <div style='clear: both;'></div>
                </div>",
            DrawDividerLine = true
        };
        // HTML Footer
        renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlFooter = new HtmlHeaderFooter
        {
            Height = 30,
            HtmlFragment = @"
                <div style='text-align: center; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px;'>
                    <div>Generated on {date} at {time}</div>
                    <div>© 2024 Your Company. All rights reserved.</div>
                </div>",
            DrawDividerLine = true
        };
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(mainContent);
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Header/Footer conversion error");
        throw;
    }
}
[Function("ConvertWithHeaderFooter")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> ConvertWithHeaderFooter(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")] HttpRequestData req,
    FunctionContext executionContext)
{
    try
    {
        string mainContent = @"
            <html>
            <body>
                <h1>Annual Report 2024</h1>
                <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit...</p>

            </body>
            </html>";
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        // Configure margins to accommodate headers/footers
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginTop = 45;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginBottom = 45;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginLeft = 25;
        renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginRight = 25;
        // HTML Header with merge fields
        renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlHeader = new HtmlHeaderFooter
        {
            Height = 35,
            HtmlFragment = @"
                <div style='text-align: center; font-size: 12px; padding: 10px;'>
                    <div style='float: left;'>Annual Report 2024</div>
                    <div style='float: right;'>Page {page} of {total-pages}</div>
                    <div style='clear: both;'></div>
                </div>",
            DrawDividerLine = true
        };
        // HTML Footer
        renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlFooter = new HtmlHeaderFooter
        {
            Height = 30,
            HtmlFragment = @"
                <div style='text-align: center; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px;'>
                    <div>Generated on {date} at {time}</div>
                    <div>© 2024 Your Company. All rights reserved.</div>
                </div>",
            DrawDividerLine = true
        };
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(mainContent);
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf");
        await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Header/Footer conversion error");
        throw;
    }
}
Imports System
Imports System.Net
Imports System.Threading.Tasks
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker
Imports Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http

<Function("ConvertWithHeaderFooter")>
Public Class ConvertWithHeaderFooterFunction
    Private ReadOnly _logger As ILogger

    Public Sub New(loggerFactory As ILoggerFactory)
        _logger = loggerFactory.CreateLogger(Of ConvertWithHeaderFooterFunction)()
    End Sub

    Public Async Function ConvertWithHeaderFooter(
        <HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "post")> req As HttpRequestData,
        executionContext As FunctionContext) As Task(Of HttpResponseData)

        Try
            Dim mainContent As String = "
                <html>
                <body>
                    <h1>Annual Report 2024</h1>
                    <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit...</p>

                </body>
                </html>"
            Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
            ' Configure margins to accommodate headers/footers
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginTop = 45
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginBottom = 45
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginLeft = 25
            renderer.RenderingOptions.MarginRight = 25
            ' HTML Header with merge fields
            renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlHeader = New HtmlHeaderFooter With {
                .Height = 35,
                .HtmlFragment = "
                    <div style='text-align: center; font-size: 12px; padding: 10px;'>
                        <div style='float: left;'>Annual Report 2024</div>
                        <div style='float: right;'>Page {page} of {total-pages}</div>
                        <div style='clear: both;'></div>
                    </div>",
                .DrawDividerLine = True
            }
            ' HTML Footer
            renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlFooter = New HtmlHeaderFooter With {
                .Height = 30,
                .HtmlFragment = "
                    <div style='text-align: center; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px;'>
                        <div>Generated on {date} at {time}</div>
                        <div>© 2024 Your Company. All rights reserved.</div>
                    </div>",
                .DrawDividerLine = True
            }
            Dim pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(mainContent)
            Dim response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK)
            response.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/pdf")
            Await response.Body.WriteAsync(pdf.BinaryData)
            Return response
        Catch ex As Exception
            _logger.LogError(ex, "Header/Footer conversion error")
            Throw
        End Try
    End Function
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

How Do Headers Improve PDF Output?

Visual comparison demonstrating the difference between PDFs with headers (left) versus without headers (right), using an Annual Report 2024 as an example

How Do I Apply Custom Headers for Different Page Ranges?

public async Task<PdfDocument> CreatePdfWithCustomHeaders(string htmlContent)
{
    var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
    // First page header (cover page)
    renderer.RenderingOptions.FirstPageNumber = 0; // Cover page is page 0
    renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlHeader = new HtmlHeaderFooter
    {
        Height = 50,
        HtmlFragment = "<div style='text-align: center; font-size: 24px;'>Company Logo</div>",
        DrawDividerLine = false
    };
    // Different header for content pages
    var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(htmlContent);
    // Apply different headers to specific pages after rendering
    for (int i = 1; i < pdf.PageCount; i++)
    {
        // Add page-specific content if needed
        pdf.StampHtml(i, @"
            <div style='position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; font-size: 10px;'>
                Section " + GetSectionName(i) + @"
            </div>");
    }
    return pdf;
}
private string GetSectionName(int pageNumber)
{
    // Logic to determine section based on page number
    return pageNumber <= 5 ? "Introduction" : "Main Content";
}
public async Task<PdfDocument> CreatePdfWithCustomHeaders(string htmlContent)
{
    var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
    // First page header (cover page)
    renderer.RenderingOptions.FirstPageNumber = 0; // Cover page is page 0
    renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlHeader = new HtmlHeaderFooter
    {
        Height = 50,
        HtmlFragment = "<div style='text-align: center; font-size: 24px;'>Company Logo</div>",
        DrawDividerLine = false
    };
    // Different header for content pages
    var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(htmlContent);
    // Apply different headers to specific pages after rendering
    for (int i = 1; i < pdf.PageCount; i++)
    {
        // Add page-specific content if needed
        pdf.StampHtml(i, @"
            <div style='position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; font-size: 10px;'>
                Section " + GetSectionName(i) + @"
            </div>");
    }
    return pdf;
}
private string GetSectionName(int pageNumber)
{
    // Logic to determine section based on page number
    return pageNumber <= 5 ? "Introduction" : "Main Content";
}
Imports System.Threading.Tasks

Public Class PdfCreator
    Public Async Function CreatePdfWithCustomHeaders(htmlContent As String) As Task(Of PdfDocument)
        Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
        ' First page header (cover page)
        renderer.RenderingOptions.FirstPageNumber = 0 ' Cover page is page 0
        renderer.RenderingOptions.HtmlHeader = New HtmlHeaderFooter With {
            .Height = 50,
            .HtmlFragment = "<div style='text-align: center; font-size: 24px;'>Company Logo</div>",
            .DrawDividerLine = False
        }
        ' Different header for content pages
        Dim pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(htmlContent)
        ' Apply different headers to specific pages after rendering
        For i As Integer = 1 To pdf.PageCount - 1
            ' Add page-specific content if needed
            pdf.StampHtml(i, "
                <div style='position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; font-size: 10px;'>
                    Section " & GetSectionName(i) & "
                </div>")
        Next
        Return pdf
    End Function

    Private Function GetSectionName(pageNumber As Integer) As String
        ' Logic to determine section based on page number
        Return If(pageNumber <= 5, "Introduction", "Main Content")
    End Function
End Class
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

This applies your headers to specified PDF page ranges.

What Are Common HTML to PDF Use Cases in Azure?

IronPDF's versatility makes it suitable for many uses:

  • Invoice Generation: Convert HTML templates with dynamic data.
  • Report Generation: Transform visualizations into shareable PDFs.
  • Certificate Creation: Generate personalized certificates.
  • Documentation Export: Convert online docs to offline PDFs.
  • Email Archiving: Save HTML emails with formatting intact.
  • Contract Generation: Create documents from HTML templates.
  • Marketing Materials: Convert web designs into print-ready PDFs.

How to Handle Common Azure-Specific Issues?

Even with proper configuration, you might encounter Azure-specific challenges. Here are common issues and solutions:

Why Are My Fonts Not Rendering Correctly?

Problem: Custom fonts aren't displaying correctly or falling back to system fonts.

Solutions: Azure's shared hosting tiers restrict GDI+ access needed for custom fonts. Ensure you're using at least the B1 tier and embed fonts using Base64 encoding.

string htmlWithEmbeddedFont = @"
    <style>
        @font-face {
            font-family: 'CustomFont';
            src: url(data:font/woff2;base64,YOUR_BASE64_FONT_HERE) format('woff2');
        }
        body { font-family: 'CustomFont', Arial, sans-serif; }
    </style>";
string htmlWithEmbeddedFont = @"
    <style>
        @font-face {
            font-family: 'CustomFont';
            src: url(data:font/woff2;base64,YOUR_BASE64_FONT_HERE) format('woff2');
        }
        body { font-family: 'CustomFont', Arial, sans-serif; }
    </style>";
Dim htmlWithEmbeddedFont As String = "
    <style>
        @font-face {
            font-family: 'CustomFont';
            src: url(data:font/woff2;base64,YOUR_BASE64_FONT_HERE) format('woff2');
        }
        body { font-family: 'CustomFont', Arial, sans-serif; }
    </style>"
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

For persistent font issues, see IronPDF's font troubleshooting guide.

What Causes "Run from Package file" Configuration Errors?

Problem: IronPDF fails to load dependencies when "Run from package file" is enabled.

Solution: This option creates a read-only environment preventing IronPDF from extracting necessary files. Either disable this option in your publish settings or use the IronPdf.Slim package, which handles this scenario better.

How Do I Handle Memory and Timeout Issues?

Problem: Large HTML documents are causing timeouts or memory exceptions.

Solution: Configure appropriate timeout and memory settings:

// In your Function App configuration
renderer.RenderingOptions.Timeout = 120000; // 2 minutes
renderer.RenderingOptions.RequestContext = new RequestContext
{
    MaxResponseContentBufferSize = 100 * 1024 * 1024 // 100MB
};
// In your Function App configuration
renderer.RenderingOptions.Timeout = 120000; // 2 minutes
renderer.RenderingOptions.RequestContext = new RequestContext
{
    MaxResponseContentBufferSize = 100 * 1024 * 1024 // 100MB
};
' In your Function App configuration
renderer.RenderingOptions.Timeout = 120000 ' 2 minutes
renderer.RenderingOptions.RequestContext = New RequestContext With {
    .MaxResponseContentBufferSize = 100 * 1024 * 1024 ' 100MB
}
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

For Azure Functions timeout configurations, see Microsoft's timeout documentation. Developers also share solutions on Stack Overflow's Azure Functions tag for handling large document processing.

For more troubleshooting scenarios specific to HTML-to-PDF conversion in Azure, visit IronPDF's Azure troubleshooting documentation.

How Do I Optimize Performance for HTML to PDF?

HTML to PDF conversion can be resource-intensive depending on content complexity. Here are key optimization strategies for Azure Functions:

When Should I Use Render Delays for Dynamic Content?

When working with JavaScript-heavy pages, configure appropriate render delays:

renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay = 500; // Simple pages
renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay = 2000; // Complex JavaScript
renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay = 500; // Simple pages
renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay = 2000; // Complex JavaScript
renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay = 500 ' Simple pages
renderer.RenderingOptions.WaitFor.RenderDelay = 2000 ' Complex JavaScript
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

How Do I Manage Memory Efficiently?

For high-volume scenarios, properly dispose of resources:

using (var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer())
{
    using (var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(html))
    {
        // Process PDF
        return pdf.BinaryData;
    }
}
using (var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer())
{
    using (var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(html))
    {
        // Process PDF
        return pdf.BinaryData;
    }
}
Imports System

Using renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
    Using pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(html)
        ' Process PDF
        Return pdf.BinaryData
    End Using
End Using
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

What Caching Strategies Should I Use?

Cache generated PDFs when content doesn't change frequently:

private static readonly MemoryCache _pdfCache = new MemoryCache(new MemoryCacheOptions
{
    SizeLimit = 100 // Limit cache size
});
public async Task<byte[]> GetCachedPdf(string cacheKey, string html)
{
    if (!_pdfCache.TryGetValue(cacheKey, out byte[] cachedPdf))
    {
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(html);
        cachedPdf = pdf.BinaryData;
        _pdfCache.Set(cacheKey, cachedPdf, new MemoryCacheEntryOptions
        {
            Size = 1,
            SlidingExpiration = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(10)
        });
    }
    return cachedPdf;
}
private static readonly MemoryCache _pdfCache = new MemoryCache(new MemoryCacheOptions
{
    SizeLimit = 100 // Limit cache size
});
public async Task<byte[]> GetCachedPdf(string cacheKey, string html)
{
    if (!_pdfCache.TryGetValue(cacheKey, out byte[] cachedPdf))
    {
        var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();
        var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(html);
        cachedPdf = pdf.BinaryData;
        _pdfCache.Set(cacheKey, cachedPdf, new MemoryCacheEntryOptions
        {
            Size = 1,
            SlidingExpiration = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(10)
        });
    }
    return cachedPdf;
}
Imports System
Imports System.Threading.Tasks
Imports Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Memory

Private Shared ReadOnly _pdfCache As New MemoryCache(New MemoryCacheOptions With {
    .SizeLimit = 100 ' Limit cache size
})

Public Async Function GetCachedPdf(cacheKey As String, html As String) As Task(Of Byte())
    Dim cachedPdf As Byte() = Nothing
    If Not _pdfCache.TryGetValue(cacheKey, cachedPdf) Then
        Dim renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()
        Dim pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(html)
        cachedPdf = pdf.BinaryData
        _pdfCache.Set(cacheKey, cachedPdf, New MemoryCacheEntryOptions With {
            .Size = 1,
            .SlidingExpiration = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(10)
        })
    End If
    Return cachedPdf
End Function
$vbLabelText   $csharpLabel

How Much Does HTML to PDF in Azure Cost?

Running HTML to PDF conversion in Azure involves two cost components:

What Are the Azure Hosting Costs?

  • Basic (B1) Tier: Starting tier for PDF rendering, suitable for light workloads
  • Standard (S1) Tier: Better performance for regular PDF generation
  • Premium (P1V2) Tier: Recommended for high-volume or complex PDF operations

Pricing varies by region and changes over time. Refer to this IronPDF guide on selecting the best tier for your needs.

What Are the IronPDF Licensing Options?

IronPDF offers flexible perpetual licensing options ranging from single developer to unlimited team sizes, with all tiers including email support and a 30-day money-back guarantee

IronPDF Licensing

IronPDF offers several licensing options:

  • Trial License: Free 30-day trial for testing
  • Lite License: Single developer, single project
  • Plus License: Small teams with multiple projects
  • Professional License: Larger teams with redistribution rights
  • Unlimited License: Enterprise-wide deployment

Visit IronPDF's licensing page for detailed pricing and feature comparisons.

How Can I Optimize Costs?

  1. Implement caching: Reduce redundant PDF generation
  2. Batch processing: Process multiple PDFs in a single function execution
  3. Use queue-based processing: Spread load over time to avoid scaling needs

What Security Considerations Should I Keep in Mind?

While we've focused on HTML to PDF conversion, security is crucial when handling sensitive PDF files. To keep PDF contents secure from unwanted tampering, learn more about securing your Azure Functions:

What Are the Key Takeaways for Successful HTML to PDF Conversion?

Converting HTML to PDF in Azure doesn't have to be complicated. With IronPDF's Chrome rendering engine and proper Azure configuration, you can transform any HTML content into professional PDFs.

Key takeaways for successful HTML to PDF conversion in Azure:

IronPDF offers more than simple HTML-to-PDF conversion. This article demonstrated its capabilities for advanced PDF manipulation and PDF images support. IronPDF integrates easily into any application you're developing, including Console Apps and .NET Core applications.

Ready to Start Converting HTML to PDF in Your Azure Applications?

Start using IronPDF in your project today with a free trial.

First Step:
green arrow pointer

Try the IronPDF free trial to access its powerful features and start converting HTML to PDF in your Azure applications today!

For production deployments, explore IronPDF's licensing options to find the plan that fits your needs. With comprehensive documentation, responsive support, and continuous updates, IronPDF provides everything you need for reliable HTML to PDF conversion in Azure Functions and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of converting HTML to PDF using Azure?

Converting HTML to PDF using Azure allows developers to generate cloud-based documents reliably, which is essential for applications requiring document generation and management.

How does IronPDF enhance the HTML to PDF conversion process on Azure?

IronPDF enhances the conversion process by providing robust features that ensure high-quality PDF generation, including support for complex layouts and styles, which are crucial for professional document creation.

Is it possible to automate PDF generation using IronPDF on Azure?

Yes, IronPDF can be integrated with Azure to automate PDF generation, enabling seamless document workflows and reducing manual intervention in cloud environments.

What are the main benefits of using IronPDF on Azure for developers?

The main benefits include scalability, high performance, and the ability to handle dynamic HTML content, making it easier for developers to manage large volumes of document processing tasks.

Can IronPDF handle complex HTML layouts during the conversion process?

IronPDF is designed to handle complex HTML layouts, ensuring that all elements are accurately represented in the PDF output, which is vital for maintaining document integrity.

What are the prerequisites for deploying IronPDF on Azure?

To deploy IronPDF on Azure, you need an active Azure account, an understanding of Azure services, and access to IronPDF libraries to integrate with your application.

How does IronPDF ensure security in cloud-based PDF generation?

IronPDF ensures security by providing encrypted connections and secure data handling practices, which are crucial for protecting sensitive information during PDF generation on Azure.

Is it possible to customize the PDF output when using IronPDF on Azure?

Yes, IronPDF offers extensive customization options for PDF output, allowing developers to tailor the appearance and functionality of the documents to meet specific requirements.

Does IronPDF support conversion of dynamic webpages to PDF on Azure?

IronPDF supports the conversion of dynamic web pages, capturing real-time data and content changes, which is especially useful for applications that need to generate up-to-date documents.

Is IronPDF compatible with .NET 10 when converting HTML to PDF in Azure?

Yes — IronPDF is fully compatible with .NET 10, ensuring that all HTML-to-PDF features work seamlessly in Azure, and it supports .NET 10 alongside .NET 9, 8, 7, 6, Core, Standard, and Framework platforms.

Curtis Chau
Curtis Chau
  Chat with engineering team now
Technical Writer

Curtis Chau holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Carleton University) and specializes in front-end development with expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. Passionate about crafting intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces, Curtis enjoys working with modern frameworks and creating well-structured, visually appealing manuals.

...

Read More

Related Articles

30-day trial → Full product. No limits. No card. Start Free Trial