How to Convert Local Documents to PDF with GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

Introduction

Are you looking to streamline the process of converting documents into different formats? Converting documents to PDF is crucial for sharing, archiving, or preparing them for submission. GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET simplifies this task by automating it efficiently. This tutorial will guide you through using GroupDocs.Conversion to seamlessly convert local documents into PDF format.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to set up GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET
  • Steps to convert a document to PDF
  • Key configuration options and parameters
  • Real-world applications of this conversion feature

By following this guide, you’ll streamline your document management processes. Let’s ensure you have everything needed.

Prerequisites

Before diving into implementation, make sure you have:

  • GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET installed (Version 25.3.0)
  • A development environment set up with .NET Framework or .NET Core
  • Basic knowledge of C# and object-oriented programming

Required Libraries and Dependencies

To use GroupDocs.Conversion, install it via NuGet Package Manager Console or the .NET CLI:

NuGet Package Manager Console

Install-Package GroupDocs.Conversion -Version 25.3.0

.NET CLI

dotnet add package GroupDocs.Conversion --version 25.3.0

License Acquisition

GroupDocs offers a free trial license to test all features without limitations for a certain period. If you find the tool beneficial, consider purchasing a permanent license or requesting a temporary one.

Setting Up GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

With prerequisites covered, let’s set up GroupDocs.Conversion in your project:

  1. Install the Package: Use either NuGet or CLI as shown above to add the library to your project.

  2. Initialize GroupDocs.Conversion: Here’s a basic setup example using C#:

using System;
using GroupDocs.Conversion;
using GroupDocs.Conversion.Options.Convert;

class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        // Initialize the converter with the source document path
        using (Converter converter = new Converter("YOUR_DOCUMENT_DIRECTORY\yourfile.docx"))
        {
            // Set up conversion options for PDF format
            var options = new PdfConvertOptions();
            
            // Convert and save the output to a specified location
            converter.Convert("YOUR_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY\output.pdf\