Introduction to abcpdf library in .NET

Hi Readers,

As we know there are many ways to generate a PDFs using different libraries like iTextSharp, Aspose and many more.

In this article, I am going to give you a piece of important information regarding abcpdf library from websupergoo product.

This library is essential for reading, writing, conversion and manipulation of Adobe PDF Documents dynamically using .NET technologies and programming languages like C#, VB, ASP.NET and more.

"One good thing is providing full support and access to the library for 30 days trail version."

Pros:
1. Supports three sets of browser engines to convert into PDF using chrome, Mozilla and IE.
2. With fewer lines, we can generate a PDF document and easy to use.
3. Abcpdf library supports HTML, CSS, Javascript, SVG Code to manipulate
4. Fully Multi-threaded and ideal to use under IIS.
5. Convert HTML Web Page to PDF either in single/ multiple pages.
6. Allowing digital signature
7. Add a form and able to provide placeholders to enter the details.
8. Supports VB/Classic ASP/C#/Web Forms in .NET
9. Native 64 Bit support for .NET
10. Require .NET 2.0 or later for Abcpdf 7 and 8.
11. Require .NET 4.0 or later for Abcpdf 9, 10 and 11.
12. Even through Nuget Package for .net core and standard.

OS (Operating Systems):

Operating System	Abcpdf 7	Abcpdf 8	Abcpdf 9	Abcpdf 10	Abcpdf 11
Windows Xp/2003	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Vista/2008	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows 7/2008 R2	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows 8/2012 R2			Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows 10				Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2016				Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2019					Yes

For further detailed comparisons between different releases of abcpdf versions click on this link:
Compare between different versions

Sample PDF Generation in C# using abcpdf library:
Doc mainDoc = new Doc();
mainDoc.Read(@"c:/Temp/readPDFFile.pdf);
mainDoc.AddText("Adding a new test");
mainDoc.Save(@"c:/Temp/Output/WriteIntoNewFile.pdf");


To download a trial version click on this link: Download abcpdf library