A fully-featured open-source PDF document creation library for Delphi, embedded in a single unit.
SynPDF is an open-source PDF document creation library for Delphi developers. It provides a complete solution for generating PDF files programmatically, including vector drawing, text rendering, image embedding, and PDF security features. The library is designed to be lightweight and efficient, producing small PDF files with minimal memory overhead.
Delphi developers who need to generate PDF documents from their applications, particularly those working on Windows desktop applications with reporting or document export requirements.
Developers choose SynPDF because it's a pure Delphi solution with no external dependencies, offers comprehensive PDF features in a single unit, and integrates seamlessly with existing VCL Canvas code. Its small footprint and efficient performance make it ideal for applications requiring PDF generation without bloat.
Synopse PDF engine is a fully featured Open Source PDF document creation library for Delphi, embedded in one unit
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As a pure Delphi library in a single unit, it adds minimal code size with no external DLLs, simplifying deployment and reducing executable bloat.
Provides access to true VCL TCanvas instances, allowing developers to reuse existing drawing or printing code for PDF generation, easing migration from other output formats.
Supports vector drawing, Unicode text, encryption, and PDF/A-1 compliance, covering most generation needs from secure documents to archive-standard files.
Produces small PDF files with low memory overhead, tested for thousands of pages, ensuring reliable performance in data-intensive reporting scenarios.
Limited to Delphi on Win32/Win64, with Free Pascal compatibility only through the separate mORMot 2 project, restricting cross-platform development.
Documentation is scattered across blog posts, forum threads, and mORMot docs, lacking a centralized, beginner-friendly guide, which increases the learning curve.
Direct TPdfCanvas calls are described as difficult in the README, pushing developers towards higher-level methods that may offer less control and flexibility.