A high-performance .NET library for creating, manipulating, inspecting, and maintaining PDF documents.
iText for .NET is a comprehensive PDF library that allows developers to programmatically create, edit, inspect, and maintain PDF documents. It solves the problem of adding advanced PDF functionality to .NET applications, from simple document generation to complex operations like digital signing, form handling, and standards-compliant PDF production.
.NET developers and software teams who need to integrate PDF creation, manipulation, or processing capabilities into their applications, particularly those requiring high performance, compliance with PDF standards, or advanced features like digital signatures and OCR.
Developers choose iText for its battle-tested reliability, extensive feature set covering both core PDF operations and advanced add-ons, and its direct replacement of the widely-used iTextSharp with a modernized API and improved engine.
iText for .NET is the .NET version of the iText library, formerly known as iTextSharp, which it replaces. iText represents the next level of SDKs for developers that want to take advantage of the benefits PDF can bring. Equipped with a better document engine, high and low-level programming capabilities and the ability to create, edit and enha
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Supports PDF creation, manipulation, digital signing, forms, standards compliance (PDF/A, PDF/UA), barcode generation, and SVG, with add-ons for HTML conversion, OCR, and more, as listed in the README.
Described as 'battle-tested' and high-performance, making it suitable for enterprise-level applications and complex PDF workflows.
Replaces the older iTextSharp library with a modernized API and improved engine, easing upgrades for existing projects.
Offers a knowledge base, demo lab, and numerous code samples for various use cases, from basic layout to advanced signing.
Dual licensed under AGPL and commercial terms; the AGPL's copyleft can be restrictive for proprietary software, requiring careful legal evaluation.
The wide range of features and low-level APIs can be overwhelming, and advanced setups often require consulting multiple documentation sources.
Core features are robust, but add-ons like HTML-to-PDF or OCR are separate modules with their own installation and potential licensing costs.