How to Convert Views to PDFs in ASP NET Core MVC

In this tutorial, we explore converting views to PDFs in ASP.NET Core MVC using IronPDF. Start by ensuring IronPDF and its MVC Core extension are installed via the NuGet package manager. The process begins with examining the Person.cs model class, which outlines a Person class with properties like ID, Name, Title, and Description. Next, we delve into the HomeController.cs file, where an asynchronous method creates a list of dummy person data.

For POST requests, the Chrome PDF renderer from IronPDF is utilized to convert the view and model data into a PDF document. The response header is set to display the PDF inline, and the PDF file is returned. For non-POST requests, the view with the list of persons is returned.

In the Persons.cshtml HTML view, we display person details in a table and include a form with a 'Print Person' button triggering the PDF conversion. The _Layout.cshtml file is updated to include a navigation item for easy access to the person's page. The Program.cs file registers essential services like IHttpContextAccessor and the Razor view renderer, crucial for rendering views to PDFs. Running the project, users can navigate to the person's page and convert the view to a PDF using the 'Print Person' button. This feature is invaluable for generating reports or invoices from views.