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How to Convert Markdown to PDF

In this tutorial, you'll learn to convert markdown content into PDF format using the IronPDF library within a C#.NET application. Begin by installing the IronPDF NuGet package through the package manager. In your Program.cs file, import the IronPDF library and set the necessary license key. Instantiate the Chrome PDF renderer, which is essential for PDF rendering. Define a markdown string with desired formatting, such as bold or italicized text. Use the 'render markdown string as PDF' method from the renderer to convert the markdown string into a PDF document and save it to a specified file path. Additionally, you can convert markdown files using the 'render markdown file as PDF' method, ensuring the output is saved to a chosen location. Upon running the application, the markdown content is successfully transformed into a PDF, maintaining its format without errors. This method provides a straightforward process for converting markdown to PDF in your C#.NET projects. Beyond these steps, further explore IronPDF's advanced functionalities to enhance your PDF creation capabilities. We hope you find this tutorial helpful and encourage you to like and subscribe for more content.

Commentary on the code:

  1. Importing Libraries: The using IronPdf; directive imports functionalities from the IronPDF library essential for PDF operations.
  2. Setting License Key: If your version of IronPDF requires a license, you can set it using License.LicenseKey.
  3. Creating Renderer: The ChromePdfRenderer object is crucial for rendering HTML content to PDF.
  4. Markdown Content: A simple Markdown document is defined with bold and italic text demonstrations.
  5. Rendering PDF: RenderHtmlAsPdf() is used for converting the markdown to PDF.
  6. Saving the PDF: The SaveAs() function specifies where the PDF file will be saved. Adjust the path as per your environment.

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Chipego
Software Engineer
Chipego has a natural skill for listening that helps him to comprehend customer issues, and offer intelligent solutions. He joined the Iron Software team in 2023, after studying a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. IronPDF and IronOCR are the two products Chipego has been focusing on, but his knowledge of all products is growing daily, as he finds new ways to support customers. He enjoys how collaborative life is at Iron Software, with team members from across the company bringing their varied experience to contribute to effective, innovative solutions. When Chipego is away from his desk, he can often be found enjoying a good book or playing football.