Version Mismatch Exception

Possible cause

The error typically arises when only the IronPdf.Slim package is updated, while its dependencies remain outdated.

Key dependencies for the IronPdf.Slim package include:

• IronSoftware.Common
• IronSoftware.System.Drawing
• IronPdf.Native.Chrome
  • IronPdf.Native.Chrome.Windows (for Windows)
  • IronPdf.Native.Chrome.Linux (for Linux)
• IronSoftware.Native.PdfModel

These dependencies may not automatically update with IronPdf.Slim, particularly in older versions.

Solutions

To resolve this issue, consider the following options:

• Reinstall IronPDF packages: Use NuGet Package Manager in Visual Studio to uninstall all IronPDF-related packages, then reinstall the latest versions. This ensures that old binaries are removed, preventing runtime conflicts. Refer to the NuGet page for compatible dependency versions.

• Switch to IronPdf: Uninstall IronPdf.Slim and its dependencies, then install the full IronPdf package. This automatically includes all necessary dependencies with compatible versions.

• Enable automatic download of dependencies: Uninstall the mentioned dependencies and use IronPdf.Slim with the following code:

  // Enables automatic download of native binaries during runtime
  IronPdf.Installation.AutomaticallyDownloadNativeBinaries = true;

  // Enables automatic download of native binaries during runtime
  IronPdf.Installation.AutomaticallyDownloadNativeBinaries = true;

  ' Enables automatic download of native binaries during runtime
  IronPdf.Installation.AutomaticallyDownloadNativeBinaries = True

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  This will download the correct native binaries and dependencies during the initial run. Note that this requires an internet connection and may take some time.

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