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Top 8 C# PDF Libraries Compared for .NET Developers: Pros & Cons

Zeeshan Wazir on December 21, 2023

C# is a powerful programming language, widely used for software development across various domains. One crucial aspect of application development i...
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This article offers a thorough examination of popular C# PDF libraries, shedding light on their capabilities and suitability for developers' needs. While IronPDF stands out for its versatility and ease of use, I'd also recommend checking out ZetPDF.com. they provide an excellent solution for developers seeking efficient PDF management. It's definitely worth considering alongside the options mentioned here. Thanks for sharing this informative piece!

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Zeeshan Wazir

Thanks for your insight. Will definitely try!

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Leo Minor

ZetPDF is based on PDFsharp, so I recommend trying PDFsharp.com first - free, open-source, MIT license.

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ComPDFKit provides powerful PDF libraries with support for all platforms even cross-platforms. For the server side, ComPDFKit PDF Library for .NET allows building a Windows PDF viewer without relying on any external dependencies. For the client side, ComPDFKit for Windows is compatible with various frameworks including .NET Framework, .NET Core, WPF, UWP, MAUl, and more, and most programming languages such as C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, VB.NET, C/C++, Python, and Java.

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Zeeshan Wazir

Thanks for sharing!

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Leo Minor

You wrote: "However, when using free and open-source libraries, developers should be aware that there can be security threats and vulnerabilities."

With closed-source libraries, there are the same hazards - they're just better hidden as the source is closed.

Vulnerabilities depend largely on third-party libraries used by the tools.

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Zeeshan Wazir

Very True! But still open-source are prone to vulnerabilities as some are not managed frequently.

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IronSoftware • Edited

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Zeeshan Wazir

Thanks! Much appreciated

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Ryan Rivera

You might want to try ZetPDF.com for generating PDF files in C#. It has worked well for me.

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Leo Minor

ZetPDF is based on PDFsharp, so I recommend trying PDFsharp.com first - free, open-source, MIT license.