Improving IronPDF Performance: Tips

Chaknith Bin

Updated:June 22, 2025

To enhance performance with IronPDF, consider the following general tips:

.NET Standard Applications: These seem to have a slight advantage in terms of speed and stability, but may consume more memory. For more details, refer to the IronPDF Azure guide.
64-bit Over 32-bit: It is recommended to use 64-bit systems for better performance.

For Large HTML Files:

Split the HTML into sections, render each to PDF individually, and then use merge or append methods to combine them into a single PDF.

For Large PDFs:

To overcome byte array input size limitations (2GB), use the guidance shown here.
Split PDFs on a page-basis. For example code, see the IronPDF example on splitting PDF pages.

Optimize Images:

Use a service like TinyPNG to resize images to the actual size needed, as photos can often be excessively large.
Embed images as DataURIs directly into the HTML to reduce network load and enhance stability. Consider Base64 encoding the images first. For more information, consult the IronPDF DataURIs FAQ.

Localize Assets:

Download any remote images or assets and store them locally. Install required fonts, such as Google Fonts, directly on the production server.

Cloud versus Desktop Performance:

Cloud servers may not perform as well as desktop computers. Increasing server specifications, such as CPU speed and RAM, can improve performance.

Template PDFs:

Create a template PDF with placeholder strings like [[name]], [[address1]], [[email]]. Update these using find-and-replace in IronPDF, which is much faster than re-rendering a large document. For more information, see the IronPDF example on replacing text in PDFs.

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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.