Render Document to PDF

Introduction

GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET is a powerful tool for rendering various document formats into PDF. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process step by step.

Render Document to PDF with GroupDocs.Viewer .NET

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

  1. GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET Library: You can download the library from here.
  2. .NET Framework: Make sure you have the appropriate version of .NET Framework installed on your machine.
  3. Document Files: Prepare the document files you want to render. Supported formats include DOCX, PDF, PPTX, XLSX, and more.

Importing Namespaces:

Before diving into the code, ensure you import the necessary namespaces:

using System;
using System.IO;
using GroupDocs.Viewer.Options;

Now, let’s break down the rendering process into multiple steps:

Step 1: Define Output Directory and File Path

string outputDirectory = "Your Document Directory";
string outputFilePath = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, "output.pdf");

Ensure to replace "Your Document Directory" with the directory where you want to save the rendered PDF file.

Step 2: Instantiate Viewer Object

using (Viewer viewer = new Viewer(TestFiles.SAMPLE_DOCX))
{
    // Your code here
}

Replace TestFiles.SAMPLE_DOCX with the path to your document file.

Step 3: Set PDF View Options

PdfViewOptions options = new PdfViewOptions(outputFilePath);

Step 4: Render Document to PDF

viewer.View(options);

Step 5: Display Success Message

Console.WriteLine($"\nSource document rendered successfully.\nCheck output in {outputDirectory}.");

After following these steps, you will have successfully rendered your document to PDF using GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET.

Conclusion

Rendering documents to PDF is a common requirement in various applications. With GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET, this process becomes seamless and efficient, allowing you to handle a wide range of document formats with ease.

FAQ’s

Can I render documents other than DOCX to PDF?

Yes, GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET supports various formats such as PDF, PPTX, XLSX, and more.

Is there a trial version available?

Yes, you can download a free trial from here.

How can I get support if I encounter any issues?

You can visit the GroupDocs.Viewer forum here for assistance.

Do I need a temporary license for testing purposes?

Yes, you can obtain a temporary license from here.

Where can I purchase a full license?

You can purchase a license from here.