Create PDF Files in C#

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using IronPdf; // Disable local disk access or cross-origin requests Installation.EnableWebSecurity = true; // Instantiate Renderer var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer(); // Create a PDF from a HTML string using C# var pdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf("<h1>Hello World</h1>"); // Export to a file or Stream pdf.SaveAs("output.pdf"); // Advanced Example with HTML Assets // Load external html assets: Images, CSS and JavaScript. // An optional BasePath 'C:\site\assets\' is set as the file location to load assets from var myAdvancedPdf = renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf("<img src='icons/iron.png'>", @"C:\site\assets\"); myAdvancedPdf.SaveAs("html-with-assets.pdf");

using IronPdf; using System; // Step 1. Creating a PDF with editable forms from HTML using form and input tags // Radio Button and Checkbox can also be implemented with input type 'radio' and 'checkbox' const string formHtml = @" <html> <body> <h2>Editable PDF Form</h2> <form> First name: <br> <input type='text' name='firstname' value=''> <br> Last name: <br> <input type='text' name='lastname' value=''> <br> <br> <p>Please specify your gender:</p> <input type='radio' id='female' name='gender' value= 'Female'> <label for='female'>Female</label> <br> <br> <input type='radio' id='male' name='gender' value='Male'> <label for='male'>Male</label> <br> <br> <input type='radio' id='non-binary/other' name='gender' value='Non-Binary / Other'> <label for='non-binary/other'>Non-Binary / Other</label> <br> <p>Please select all medical conditions that apply:</p> <input type='checkbox' id='condition1' name='Hypertension' value='Hypertension'> <label for='condition1'> Hypertension</label><br> <input type='checkbox' id='condition2' name='Heart Disease' value='Heart Disease'> <label for='condition2'> Heart Disease</label><br> <input type='checkbox' id='condition3' name='Stoke' value='Stoke'> <label for='condition3'> Stoke</label><br> <input type='checkbox' id='condition4' name='Diabetes' value='Diabetes'> <label for='condition4'> Diabetes</label><br> <input type='checkbox' id='condition5' name='Kidney Disease' value='Kidney Disease'> <label for='condition5'> Kidney Disease</label><br> </form> </body> </html>"; // Instantiate Renderer var renderer = new ChromePdfRenderer(); renderer.RenderingOptions.CreatePdfFormsFromHtml = true; renderer.RenderHtmlAsPdf(formHtml).SaveAs("BasicForm.pdf"); // Step 2. Reading and Writing PDF form values. var FormDocument = PdfDocument.FromFile("BasicForm.pdf"); // Set and Read the value of the "firstname" field var FirstNameField = FormDocument.Form.FindFormField("firstname"); FirstNameField.Value = "Minnie"; Console.WriteLine("FirstNameField value: {0}", FirstNameField.Value); // Set and Read the value of the "lastname" field var LastNameField = FormDocument.Form.FindFormField("lastname"); LastNameField.Value = "Mouse"; Console.WriteLine("LastNameField value: {0}", LastNameField.Value); FormDocument.SaveAs("FilledForm.pdf");

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Generating PDF documents in C# .NET

Did you know that creating a PDF with C# is as simple as using a NuGet package?

C#, pronounced as "C sharp," is a popular programming language that people use for many things. PDF creation is often done with C# because it's versatile and gives developers a lot of control over the final result.

Whether you're a seasoned C# developer or an entrepreneur that needs to create a document for a business, you can create a PDF with C# without having to learn the language.

Here at Iron Software, we provide our users with a plethora of tools to simplify various processes. To save you time, we'll outline how you can create a PDF with C# as quickly as possible.

Keep on reading to learn how to create a PDF with C#

Download IronPDF

When it comes to creating a PDF, you can take several approaches. One of the simplest ways to create a PDF is to download our software, IronPDF, which can be used for many things.

What makes IronPDF beneficial to those that don't know how to create a PDF is its simplicity. Within the program, you can create and edit PDFs from scratch. Not only can you use C# to create them, but you can also convert HTML, URL, ASPX, and images to PDFs.

Explore Its Many Features

Shortly after downloading IronPDF, you should explore its features to learn more about how to use it. Getting a better understanding of how the program works will make it easier to create a PDF with C#.

One feature that makes IronPDF stand out from other programs is its PDF content extraction tool. After creating a PDF, you can extract the text and images to place elsewhere. This can also be used on imported PDFs if you're looking to create a new PDF with existing data.

When using C#, you won't have a problem getting accurate headers and footers in your PDFs. You'll have full control over text sizes, images, titles, and more.

Check out our code examples to see how versatile IronPDF is with PDF creation.

How to Create PDF in C#

Install C# library to create PDF files
Create PDF from URL, HTML string or file, and ASPX
Add margins, scale, and manipulate PDFs' metadata in C#
Create editable forms including text, radio button and checkbox
Add stamps, watermarks and digital signature to PDFs

Use Our C# Code to Create a PDF

Instead of having to learn C sharp, we provide our users with a simple C# code they can use to quickly create PDFs. Using our code will prevent you from having to come up with everything yourself.

After downloading IronPDF, you can insert any code you'd like and test run it. You'll then see how your PDF will look after finalizing the code.

Whenever you have a problem creating a PDF with C#, you can reach out to our support team. We can answer any questions you have about IronPDF and coding.

Start Using IronPDF Today

Now that you know about IronPDF, all you need to do is start using it. No matter what kind of PDF you'd like to create, IronPDF has all the most important tools to help you get the job done with C sharp.

Before you get involved with PDF creation, ensure that you browse our existing codes to find one that can be used for your project. This will make the entire process simpler when you create a PDF with C#.

IronPDF is a developer's dream come true, with over 2 million engineers worldwide trusting it. Our C# PDF maker is free to download and use.