Exporting Charts to PDF using .NET 7 WPF

October 7, 2023
Distribute charts in a secure, portable, well-supported format by exporting to PDF.

Exporting charts to PDF enables developers to save charts as PDF documents, ensuring their appearance and data are preserved for sharing, printing, or archival purposes. It allows seamless integration of charting capabilities within WPF applications and facilitates the generation of high-quality, portable chart representations in PDF format.

Here is a selection of WPF chart controls that offer PDF export support:

  • ChartDirector for .NET by Advanced Software Engineering is a comprehensive charting library that supports numerous chart types and includes built-in PDF export functionality.
  • TeeChart WPF (part of TeeChart for .NET Standard Business Edition by Steema Software) is a feature-rich charting component that includes PDF export capabilities.
  • NOV Chart for .NET by Nevron provides a wide range of charting options and supports exporting to PDF.

Additionally, the following charting components are available as part of multi-function component suites:

  • DevExpress WPF Chart (Part of DevExpress WPF) provides rich charting capabilities and supports PDF export along with other export formats.
  • Infragistics WPF Charts (Part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) includes powerful charting controls with PDF export functionality.
  • Telerik WPF Chart (Part of Telerik UI for WPF) offers a wide range of chart types and seamless PDF export capabilities.
  • ComponentOne Charts for WPF (Part of ComponentOne Studio for WPF by GrapeCity) supports PDF export and provides extensive customization options.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 7 charts.

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