How to convert current webpage to PDF in C# and VB.NET?
The Syncfusion HTML to PDF converter is a .NET library for converting webpages, SVG, MHTML, and HTML to PDF using C#. It is reliable and accurate. The result preserves all graphics, images, texts, fonts, and the layout of the original HTML document or webpage.
Using this library, you can convert the current webpage to PDF document in C# ASP.NET Web application.
Steps to convert the current webpage to PDF document programmatically:
- Create a new C# ASP.NET Web application project.
- Install the Syncfusion.HtmlToPdfConverter.AspNet NuGet package as reference to your .NET Framework application from NuGet.org.
- Add a new Web Form in ASP.NET project. Right-click on the project and select Add > New Item and add a Web Form from the list. Name it as HomePage.
- Add a new button in the Homepage.aspx as follows.
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head runat="server"> <title>PDF Sample - Convert current webpage to PDF document</title> </head> <body> <form id="form1" runat="server"> <div class="page"> <table align="center" id="PanelTable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tr style="margin-top: 5px;"> <td> <div style="border: none 1px transparent; background-color: transparent;"> <asp:Label Width="100%" Style="text-align: justify;" ID="label6" runat="server" Text="Click the button to view a PDF document generated by Essential PDF. Please note that Adobe Reader or its equivalent is required to view the resultant document."></asp:Label> </div> <br /> <div style="border: solid 1px #788DB3; padding: 5px 7px 5px 7px; background-color: #EDF0F7;"> <table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td align="center"> <asp:Button Width="100px" Style="margin-left: 3px" ID="Button1" Height="27px" runat="server" OnClick="Button1_Click" Text="Create PDF" /> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </form> </body> </html>
- Include the following namespaces in your HomePage.aspx.cs file.
C#
using Syncfusion.HtmlConverter; using Syncfusion.Pdf;
- Include the following code snippet in the click event of the button in HomePage.aspx.cs to convert the current webpage to PDF.
C#
//Initialize HTML to PDF converter
HtmlToPdfConverter htmlConverter = new HtmlToPdfConverter();
//Get the current URL
string url = HttpContext.Current.Request.Url.AbsoluteUri;
//Convert URL to PDF document
PdfDocument document = htmlConverter.Convert(url);
//Save the document
document.Save("Sample.pdf", HttpContext.Current.Response, HttpReadType.Save);
A complete working sample can be downloaded from PDFSample.zip.
By executing the program, you will get the PDF document as follows. 
Take a moment to peruse the documentation, where you can find converting HTML pages to PDF document along with respective customization options and features.
Refer here to explore the rich set of Syncfusion Essential PDF features.
An online sample link for Converting HTML to PDF.
Starting with v16.2.0.x, if you reference Syncfusion assemblies from trial setup or from the NuGet feed, include a license key in your projects. Refer to link to learn about generating and registering Syncfusion license key in your application to use the components without trail message.
Note
A new version of Essential Studio for ASP.NET is available. Versions prior to the release of Essential Studio 2014, Volume 2 will now be referred to as a classic versions.The new ASP.NET suite is powered by Essential Studio for JavaScript providing client-side rendering of HTML 5-JavaScript controls, offering better performance, and better support for touch interactivity. The new version includes all the features of the old version, so migration is easy.
The Classic controls can be used in existing projects; however, if you are starting a new project, we recommend using the latest version of Essential Studio for ASP.NET. Although Syncfusion will continue to support all Classic Versions, we are happy to assist you in migrating to the newest edition.
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