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IronPDF for Python - Create, Edit, and Read PDFs in Python Scripts

Chaknith Bin

Updated:June 9, 2025

Introduction to IronPDF for Python

IronPDF for Python is a powerful library developed by Iron Software, offering software engineers the capability to create, edit, and extract PDF content in Python 3 projects.

IronPDF for Python builds upon the success and popularity of IronPDF for .NET.

Using IronPDF for Python

Prerequisites

To use IronPDF for Python, please ensure that the computer has the following prerequisite software installed:

1. .NET 6.0 SDK: IronPDF for Python relies on the IronPDF .NET library, specifically .NET 6.0, as its underlying technology. Therefore, it is necessary to have the .NET 6.0 SDK installed on your machine to use IronPDF for Python.
2. Python: Download and install the latest version of Python 3.x from the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/. During the installation process, make sure to select the option to add Python to the system PATH, which will make it accessible from the command line.
3. Pip: Pip is usually bundled with Python installations starting from Python 3.4 and later. However, depending on your Python installation, you may need to check if pip is already installed or install it separately.
4. IronPDF Library: The IronPDF library can be added via pip. Use the command below to install IronPDF using pip:

 pip install ironpdf

Potential Installation Issues

For either of the issues below, refer to the troubleshooting articles to resolve them:

• Could not install packages due to an OSError
• Failed to locate IronPdf.Slim.dll

Start writing Python code

Import the necessary modules for PDF document generation and manipulation by using the statement below. Make sure to import them at the top of your Python script.

# Import necessary components from the IronPDF library
from ironpdf import *

# Import necessary components from the IronPDF library
from ironpdf import *

Applying License Key

Next, apply a valid license or trial key to IronPDF by assigning the license key to the LicenseKey attribute of License object. Include the following code right after the import statement, before using any IronPDF methods:

# Apply the license key for IronPDF
License.LicenseKey = "IRONPDF-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"

# Apply the license key for IronPDF
License.LicenseKey = "IRONPDF-MYLICENSE-KEY-1EF01"

Render HTML to PDF

Utilize the RenderHtmlAsPdf method to convert an HTML string into a PDF document. The code below converts a simple HTML string to a PDF document:

from ironpdf import *

# Instantiate ChromePdfRenderer
renderer = ChromePdfRenderer()

# Create a PDF from an HTML string
pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf("<h1>Hello World</h1>")

# Save the generated PDF to a file
pdf.SaveAs("html_to_pdf.pdf")

from ironpdf import *

# Instantiate ChromePdfRenderer
renderer = ChromePdfRenderer()

# Create a PDF from an HTML string
pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf("<h1>Hello World</h1>")

# Save the generated PDF to a file
pdf.SaveAs("html_to_pdf.pdf")

Convert URL to PDF

Use the RenderUrlAsPdf method to convert a URL or local file path to a PDF document. Here's an example:

from ironpdf import *

# Instantiate ChromePdfRenderer
renderer = ChromePdfRenderer()

# Create a PDF from a URL or local file path
pdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf("https://ironpdf.com/")

# Save the generated PDF to a file
pdf.SaveAs("url_to_pdf.pdf")

from ironpdf import *

# Instantiate ChromePdfRenderer
renderer = ChromePdfRenderer()

# Create a PDF from a URL or local file path
pdf = renderer.RenderUrlAsPdf("https://ironpdf.com/")

# Save the generated PDF to a file
pdf.SaveAs("url_to_pdf.pdf")

Logging

To enable logging, use the following code snippets:

# Enable debugging for logging
Logger.EnableDebugging = True

# Specify the log file path
Logger.LogFilePath = "Default.log"

# Set the logging mode to log all activities
Logger.LoggingMode = Logger.LoggingModes.All

# Enable debugging for logging
Logger.EnableDebugging = True

# Specify the log file path
Logger.LogFilePath = "Default.log"

# Set the logging mode to log all activities
Logger.LoggingMode = Logger.LoggingModes.All

Licensing & Support Available

Purchase a license to use in live projects. 30-day trial licenses are also available here

For our full list of code examples, tutorials, licensing information, and documentation visit: IronPDF for Python.

For more support and inquiries, please ask our team.

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Chaknith works on IronXL and IronBarcode. He has deep expertise in C# and .NET, helping improve the software and support customers. His insights from user interactions contribute to better products, documentation, and overall experience.

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