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Converting HTML to PDF in .NET 7

November 9, 2023
Let users convert HTML files to PDF within your .NET 7 app, making them easier to archive and share.

Converting HTML to PDF is a versatile and convenient way to create, share, and archive documents. It preserves the original formatting and layout of an HTML document and the converted PDF can be viewed on any device with a PDF reader.

Several .NET 7 PDF components provide HTML to PDF conversion, including:

  • IronPDF for .NET includes a high-fidelity HTML to PDF converter that uses the Chromium engine to render HTML files with pixel-perfect accuracy, making it easy to create professional-looking PDFs from any web page.
  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS provides an HTML to PDF conversion service that can be used to convert single or batch HTML files to high-quality PDFs, while preserving the original formatting and layout.
  • ExpertPDF HtmlToPdf Converter by Outside Software is a .NET library that enables developers to easily convert HTML files to PDF files with high fidelity, including support for complex HTML5 and CSS3 features.
  • Aspose.PDF for .NET allows developers to convert HTML to PDF with ease, while providing fine-grained control over the conversion process and preserving the original formatting.

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

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Secure SFTP and SSH Connections with RSA-SHA2

November 8, 2023
PowerTCP SSH and SFTP for .NET 7.0.0.3 adds support for RSA-SHA2-256/384/512 host key algorithms, providing stronger protection against cryptographic attacks.

PowerTCP SSH and SFTP for .NET by Dart Communications is a comprehensive suite of SSH-2 and SFTPv3 components for the .NET Framework, providing developers with the tools they need to add secure remote access and file transfer capabilities to their applications.

The 7.0.0.3 release bolsters server security with support for RSA-SHA2-256, RSA-SHA2-384, and RSA-SHA2-512 host key algorithms. This technology offers stronger protection against cryptographic attacks compared with the previously used RSA-SHA1. By employing these enhanced algorithms, you can effectively safeguard your servers from a range of sophisticated attacks, including collision, preimage, and second preimage attacks.

To see a full list of what's new in version 7.0.0.3, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our PowerTCP SSH and SFTP for .NET product page.

Easily Compare XML Documents

November 7, 2023
GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET 23.10 lets you compare and merge XML documents, making it easier to manage configuration files, web service descriptions, and build scripts.

GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET is a comprehensive document comparison library that enables developers to seamlessly compare and merge various document formats within their .NET applications. It provides a rich set of features to effectively detect and highlight differences between documents.

GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET 23.10 adds the ability to compare and merge XML documents. It can detect changes at the word, element, and attribute levels, making it easy to identify and resolve differences between two XML files. Comparing XML files is an essential task in various domains including software development, data management, and document processing. It can help organizations maintain data integrity, ensure consistency, identify discrepancies, and resolve conflicts, ultimately contributing to the overall quality, efficiency, and reliability of their operations.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.10, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET product page.

Easily Import and Export Annotations from PDFs

November 7, 2023
PDF4NET 13.2.0 adds support for importing and exporting annotations as FDF and XFDF, improving collaboration and creating data-portable PDF documents.

PDF4NET is a .NET library for generating, importing, and manipulating PDF documents on the fly from any .NET application. It does not rely on any Adobe products for creating or importing PDF files. PDF4NET hides the complex structure of PDF files behind a simple object model that allows creation of complex PDF files with a few lines of code.

PDF4NET 13.2.0 adds the ability to export and import annotations in both FDF and XFDF format, making it easier for developers to create collaborative and data-portable PDF documents. These file formats are specifically designed for storing and exchanging PDF annotations, and are XML-based, which makes them easy to programmatically read and write.

To see a full list of what's new in version 13.2.0, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our PDF4NET product page.

Generate Reports in .NET and Deploy on macOS and Linux

November 3, 2023
Learn how to create and edit DevExpress Report documents within the Visual Studio Code IDE.

DevExpress Reporting is a powerful and flexible reporting solution for .NET developers. It allows you to create reports of any complexity, from simple data tables to complex dashboards and interactive visualizations. DevExpress Reporting supports a wide range of data sources, including SQL databases, Entity Framework, and custom objects. It also offers a variety of export options, including PDF, XLSX, HTML, and RTF.

DevExpress Reporting is also available as part DevExpress DXperience and DevExpress Universal, a suite of over 600 UI controls and libraries for building high-impact business solutions for Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET, Blazor and more.

Create and Modify DevExpress Reports in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on macOS and Linux (CTP).

The DevExpress Visual Studio Code Report Designer Extension allows you to create and edit DevExpress Report documents within the Visual Studio Code IDE.

A recent blog post by the DevExpress Reporting Team guides you through the setup process on macOS and illustrates how you can leverage the extension's capabilities to develop and modify existing reports.

Read the full blog now to learn more about this powerful capability.