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Telerik HTML zu PDF-Generator vs IronPDF

Curtis Chau
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Generating PDF documents programmatically can be complex due to their complexity, especially when including images, tables, text, formatting, and other features.

The main challenge is to figure out how to convert a plain text document into a PDF format. Numerous methods can be used, but choosing one that will maintain the formatting of the original document is essential.

In this tutorial, I'll compare Progress Software Corporation's Telerik PdfProcessing library with Iron Software's IronPDF in how well both can generate PDF documents.

How to Convert HTML to PDF in Telerik

  1. Install C# library to convert HTML to PDF
  2. Utilize Import method to load existing HTML file in C#
  3. Convert HTML to PDF with Export method
  4. Export generated PDF document to desired location
  5. Perform steps 3 & 4 with a single line in C#

Telerik PdfProcessing

Telerik PdfProcessing Documentation, part of Progress's portfolio of document processing applications, allows you to create PDFs and export them without writing any code. It has features such as text blocks, images, forms, tables, import, and export. In addition, the library offers features that are perfect for flow-like editing. The PdfProcessing app is available for web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

IronPDF .NET PDF library

IronPDF is a .NET PDF library that can generate PDFs without requiring Adobe Acrobat or other third-party software. The library can create PDFs from scratch or export existing .NET components (like ASP.NET official site web pages, WPF user interfaces, etc.) into PDF files.

Installation

In this section, I'll cover how we can install IronPDF and Telerik Document Processing libraries.

Installation of Telerik Document Processing Libraries

To create a PDF document from HTML using the Telerik Document Processing suite, we have to install three libraries:

  1. Telerik.Documents.Core.Trial
  2. Telerik.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Doc.Trial
  3. Telerik.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Pdf.Trial
  4. Telerik.Documents.Flow.Trial

You can install these libraries using the NuGet Package Manager.

Telerik HTML to PDF PDF Generator vs IronPDF - Figure 1: Telerik and Kendo UI Libraries

Telerik and Kendo UI Libraries

Installation of IronPDF C#.NET PDF Library

You can install IronPDF using three ways:

  1. Install with NuGet Package Manager Console
  2. Install with NuGet Visual Studio GUI
  3. Downloadthe IronPDF DLL file for manual installation

For installation with the Package Manager Console, you'll need to write the following command in the console.

Install-Package IronPdf

This command will install the latest IronPDF library version in the project. Of course, you can always check the newest version of IronPDF on theIronPDF's NuGet page.

Generate PDFs using Telerik

Telerik supports converting HTML to PDF using the RadFlowDocument library addon. It can convert an HTML document containing an HTML string to a PDF document.

You can use the following code for converting HTML to PDF using Telerik.

using Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Html;
using Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.Model;

// Create an HTML format provider for importing HTML files.
HtmlFormatProvider htmlProvider = new Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Html.HtmlFormatProvider();

// Create a document instance from the content of an HTML file.
RadFlowDocument document = htmlProvider.Import(File.ReadAllText(@"C:\HTML Website\website\index.html"));

// Create a PDF format provider for exporting the document.
Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Pdf.PdfFormatProvider pdfProvider = new Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Pdf.PdfFormatProvider();

// Export the document to a byte array.
byte[] pdfBytes = pdfProvider.Export(document);

// Save the PDF byte array to a file.
File.WriteAllBytes(@"C:/test.pdf", pdfBytes);
using Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Html;
using Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.Model;

// Create an HTML format provider for importing HTML files.
HtmlFormatProvider htmlProvider = new Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Html.HtmlFormatProvider();

// Create a document instance from the content of an HTML file.
RadFlowDocument document = htmlProvider.Import(File.ReadAllText(@"C:\HTML Website\website\index.html"));

// Create a PDF format provider for exporting the document.
Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Pdf.PdfFormatProvider pdfProvider = new Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Pdf.PdfFormatProvider();

// Export the document to a byte array.
byte[] pdfBytes = pdfProvider.Export(document);

// Save the PDF byte array to a file.
File.WriteAllBytes(@"C:/test.pdf", pdfBytes);
Imports Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Html
Imports Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.Model

' Create an HTML format provider for importing HTML files.
Private htmlProvider As HtmlFormatProvider = New Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Html.HtmlFormatProvider()

' Create a document instance from the content of an HTML file.
Private document As RadFlowDocument = htmlProvider.Import(File.ReadAllText("C:\HTML Website\website\index.html"))

' Create a PDF format provider for exporting the document.
Private pdfProvider As New Telerik.Windows.Documents.Flow.FormatProviders.Pdf.PdfFormatProvider()

' Export the document to a byte array.
Private pdfBytes() As Byte = pdfProvider.Export(document)

' Save the PDF byte array to a file.
File.WriteAllBytes("C:/test.pdf", pdfBytes)
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The above code is somewhat complex. You'll first need to create an HtmlFormatProvider and a RadFlowDocument. Import the HTML file using the Import function of the HtmlFormatProvider, and use the returned RadFlowDocument object to produce a PdfFormatProvider. Finally, use the WriteAllBytes method on the PdfFormatProvider to export the PDF file to a specific location.

The output generated by Telerik is not good. Telerik didn't retain the UI of the HTML document or load any of the images.

Telerik HTML to PDF PDF Generator vs IronPDF - Figure 2: Telerik Output

Telerik Output

Generate PDF using IronPDF

IronPDF can generate PDF using HTML files, HTML strings, and URLs.

HTML to PDF

Use the following code to create a PDF document using an HTML file.

using IronPdf;

// Create an instance of ChromePdfRenderer
var IronRenderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();

// Set the renderer's options to fit to the specified paper mode.
IronRenderer.RenderingOptions.FitToPaperMode = IronPdf.Engines.Chrome.FitToPaperModes.FixedPixelWidth;

// Render the HTML file as a PDF document.
var pdfFromHtmlFile = IronRenderer.RenderHtmlFileAsPdf(@"C:\HTML Website\website\index.html");

// Save the rendered PDF document to a file.
pdfFromHtmlFile.SaveAs(@"C:/IronPDF Test.pdf");
using IronPdf;

// Create an instance of ChromePdfRenderer
var IronRenderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();

// Set the renderer's options to fit to the specified paper mode.
IronRenderer.RenderingOptions.FitToPaperMode = IronPdf.Engines.Chrome.FitToPaperModes.FixedPixelWidth;

// Render the HTML file as a PDF document.
var pdfFromHtmlFile = IronRenderer.RenderHtmlFileAsPdf(@"C:\HTML Website\website\index.html");

// Save the rendered PDF document to a file.
pdfFromHtmlFile.SaveAs(@"C:/IronPDF Test.pdf");
Imports IronPdf

' Create an instance of ChromePdfRenderer
Private IronRenderer = New ChromePdfRenderer()

' Set the renderer's options to fit to the specified paper mode.
IronRenderer.RenderingOptions.FitToPaperMode = IronPdf.Engines.Chrome.FitToPaperModes.FixedPixelWidth

' Render the HTML file as a PDF document.
Dim pdfFromHtmlFile = IronRenderer.RenderHtmlFileAsPdf("C:\HTML Website\website\index.html")

' Save the rendered PDF document to a file.
pdfFromHtmlFile.SaveAs("C:/IronPDF Test.pdf")
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The RenderHtmlFileAsPdf method is used to generate a PDF from the HTML file. This function reads all content from the HTML file, loading the related CSS and JavaScript files. The output of the RenderHtmlFileAsPdf method is displayed below.

Telerik HTML to PDF PDF Generator vs IronPDF - Figure 3: IronPDF HTML to PDF

IronPDF HTML to PDF

IronPDF generates PDFs from HTML very beautifully. This result is different and better than the Telerik-generated PDF.

URL to PDF

You can use the following code to generate a PDF from a URL.

using IronPdf.Rendering;
using IronPdf;

// Create an instance of ChromePdfRenderer
ChromePdfRenderer renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();

// Set the paper size for rendering the PDF.
renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = PdfPaperSize.A2;

// Render the specified URL as a PDF document.
PdfDocument myPdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf("https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/");

// Save the rendered PDF document to a file.
myPdf.SaveAs(@"C:/dotnet.pdf");
using IronPdf.Rendering;
using IronPdf;

// Create an instance of ChromePdfRenderer
ChromePdfRenderer renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer();

// Set the paper size for rendering the PDF.
renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = PdfPaperSize.A2;

// Render the specified URL as a PDF document.
PdfDocument myPdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf("https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/");

// Save the rendered PDF document to a file.
myPdf.SaveAs(@"C:/dotnet.pdf");
Imports IronPdf.Rendering
Imports IronPdf

' Create an instance of ChromePdfRenderer
Private renderer As New ChromePdfRenderer()

' Set the paper size for rendering the PDF.
renderer.RenderingOptions.PaperSize = PdfPaperSize.A2

' Render the specified URL as a PDF document.
Dim myPdf As PdfDocument = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf("https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/")

' Save the rendered PDF document to a file.
myPdf.SaveAs("C:/dotnet.pdf")
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The RenderUrlAsPdf function converts a webpage's URL into a PDF. It waits to load all related files before rendering, producing extraordinary results. It preserves all colors, designs, and UI. You can see the output below.

Telerik HTML to PDF PDF Generator vs IronPDF - Figure 4: IronPDF URL to PDF

URL to PDF

You can get more tutorials about IronPDF and see them in action on the IronPDF Tutorial Page.

Comparison

As we've seen the output UI for ASP.NET results of IronPDF and Telerik, we can say that Telerik is not a good option for HTML to PDF conversions, as its rendering quality is not good. You can see the difference between the outputs of IronPDF and Telerik below.

Telerik HTML to PDF PDF Generator vs IronPDF - Figure 5: Output Comparison

Output Comparison

Rendering Quality

In the above image, you can see the clear difference between the standard outputs of IronPDF and Telerik. Let's compare the output on the basis of features.

The rendering quality of Telerik is poor. The PDFs that it renders have poor formatting, failing to preserve the original styles of the document. On the other hand, IronPDF has outstanding rendering quality, retaining every aspect of the source document.

CSS and JavaScript Support

Telerik PdfProcessing is designed primarily for code-based PDF generation and doesn't natively support external CSS or JavaScript files for HTML conversion. Its focus is on programmatic document creation rather than HTML rendering.

Conversely, IronPDF has full support for internal and external CSS and JavaScript declarations. Processing of JavaScript can be toggled on or off as required with IronPDF.

Limitations of Telerik Document Processing

In summation, the following are some additional limitations of Telerik PdfProcessing for HTML-to-PDF workflows:

  1. Telerik PdfProcessing doesn't natively support external CSS or JavaScript files for HTML conversion.
  2. Limited HTML rendering capabilities compared to browser-based PDF generators.
  3. No built-in URL-to-PDF conversion functionality.
  4. Designed for programmatic PDF creation rather than HTML document conversion.
  5. HTML rendering quality may not match the source document's appearance.

Features of IronPDF

IronPDF's chief features are:

  • IronPDF supports URL-to-PDF and HTML file-to-PDF conversion.
  • IronPDF supports external files like images, CSS, and JS files.
  • IronPDF automatically loads every file without using any external libraries.
  • IronPDF has extensive documentation.
  • IronPDF preserves the UI and gives perfect rendering quality.

There are many other features of IronPDF. You can visit the IronPDF Features Page for the bestinformation.

Telerik HTML to PDF PDF Generator vs IronPDF - Figure 6: IronPDF Features

IronPDF Features

Conclusion

In this article, we compared IronPDF with Telerik PdfDocument Processing libraries and found that IronPDF is far better than the Telerik library for HTML to PDF conversion.

IronPDF is an excellent library for all PDF-related operations. You can create, edit, and modify PDF files in all the latest .NET and .NET Core frameworks. Visit the IronPDF Licensing Pagefor more information about the distribution and licensing of IronPDF product bundles.

Hinweis:Progress Software Corporation and Telerik are registered trademarks of their respective owner. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Progress Software Corporation or Telerik. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Comparisons are for informational purposes only and reflect publicly available information at the time of writing.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie kann ich HTML in PDF in C# konvertieren?

Sie können die RenderHtmlAsPdf-Methode von IronPDF verwenden, um HTML-Strings in PDFs zu konvertieren. Sie können auch HTML-Dateien mit RenderHtmlFileAsPdf in PDFs konvertieren.

Was sind die Vorteile der Verwendung von IronPDF im Vergleich zu Telerik für die PDF-Erstellung?

IronPDF bietet überlegene Renderqualität, unterstützt externe CSS- und JavaScript-Dateien und ermöglicht die URL-zu-PDF-Konvertierung. Es bewahrt auch besser die Stile und die Benutzeroberfläche des Originaldokuments als Telerik PdfProcessing.

Kann ich IronPDF verwenden, um externe CSS- und JavaScript-Dateien zu verarbeiten?

Ja, IronPDF unterstützt die Einbindung externer CSS- und JavaScript-Dateien, was eine genaue Darstellung von HTML-Dokumenten gewährleistet.

Welche Installationsmethoden sind für IronPDF verfügbar?

IronPDF kann über die NuGet-Paket-Manager-Konsole, die NuGet Visual Studio-GUI oder durch Herunterladen der IronPDF-DLL-Datei zur manuellen Installation installiert werden.

Warum könnte die Renderqualität von Telerik PdfProcessing eingeschränkt sein?

Telerik PdfProcessing unterstützt keine externen CSS, JavaScript oder URL-zu-PDF-Konvertierungen, was zu einer schlechten Renderqualität und unvollständigen Dokumentfunktionen führt.

Welche Hauptmerkmale bietet IronPDF?

IronPDF unterstützt die URL-zu-PDF- und HTML-Datei-zu-PDF-Konvertierung, verarbeitet externe Dateien wie Bilder, CSS und JS und bietet exzellente Renderqualität. Es enthält auch umfassende Dokumentation.

Ist es möglich, URLs mit IronPDF in PDFs zu konvertieren?

Ja, IronPDF ermöglicht die Konvertierung von URLs in PDFs und behält dabei die ursprüngliche Gestaltung und den Inhalt mit seinen vielseitigen Rendering-Fähigkeiten bei.

Wie installiere ich IronPDF mit der Paket-Manager-Konsole?

Um IronPDF über die Package Manager-Konsole zu installieren, verwenden Sie den Befehl Install-Package IronPdf.

Welche Herausforderungen hat Telerik PdfProcessing bei der Handhabung von Bildern in PDFs?

Telerik PdfProcessing hat Schwierigkeiten beim Rendern von Bildern in PDFs aufgrund seiner fehlenden Unterstützung für externes CSS und JavaScript, was die Gesamte Qualität und Vollständigkeit des Dokuments beeinträchtigen kann.

Wie stellt IronPDF im Vergleich zu Telerik eine bessere PDF-Dokumentqualität sicher?

IronPDF stellt eine bessere Qualität sicher, indem es externe CSS- und JavaScript-Dateien unterstützt, umfassende Dokumentation bietet und robuste Rendering-Fähigkeiten bietet, die den Stil und die Benutzeroberfläche des Originaldokuments beibehalten.

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