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HexaPDF Ruby Tutorial: PDF Generation for Rails

· 14 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Ruby on Rails PDF generation with HexaPDF library tutorial

Modern Ruby on Rails applications often require sophisticated PDF processing that extends beyond basic document creation. HexaPDF stands out as a comprehensive, pure Ruby solution. It addresses complex requirements through its dual-purpose architecture. Unlike traditional libraries that focus exclusively on PDF generation, HexaPDF provides complete PDF lifecycle management – from programmatic document creation to advanced manipulation of existing files. Its feature set includes digital signatures, encryption, form handling, and document merging, making it particularly valuable for enterprise Rails applications with demanding document workflows.

HTML to PDF in Rails with Puppeteer-Ruby

· 10 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Generate PDF from HTML using Puppeteer-Ruby in Ruby on Rails

Building robust web applications often requires generating high-quality PDF documents from HTML content for invoices, reports, certificates, and business documentation. Puppeteer-Ruby provides a powerful solution for Ruby on Rails PDF generation, offering a pure Ruby port of Google's Puppeteer API with Chrome's advanced rendering engine. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to implement seamless HTML to PDF conversion using Puppeteer-Ruby's Ruby API interface, delivering pixel-perfect results with full support for modern CSS and JavaScript.

HTML to PDF in Rails: Complete Guide with Grover Gem

· 11 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Generate PDF from HTML using Grover in Ruby on Rails

Modern web applications frequently need to generate professional PDF documents for invoices, reports, contracts, and other business materials. Grover emerges as a cutting-edge solution for Ruby on Rails PDF generation, leveraging Google Chrome's headless browser to deliver pixel-perfect rendering with full support for modern CSS features. This comprehensive tutorial demonstrates how to implement robust HTML to PDF conversion using Grover's powerful Chrome-based engine integrated seamlessly with Rails' ERB templating system.

Ruby on Rails PDF Generation with Prawn: Complete Tutorial

· 15 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Professional PDF document generation with Prawn gem in Ruby on Rails

For Ruby on Rails developers, the ability to programmatically generate professional PDF documents is essential for many web applications. Prawn is one of the most popular Ruby gems that makes creating complex, beautiful PDFs straightforward and enjoyable. This comprehensive guide shows how Prawn transforms complex PDF generation into an elegant, Ruby-like experience through its intuitive API and powerful layout capabilities.

Ruby on Rails: Convert HTML to PDF with WickedPDF

· 9 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Ruby on Rails PDF Generation with WickedPDF

Building modern web applications often requires generating professional PDF documents for invoices, reports, certificates, and other business documents. WickedPDF stands out as the most popular solution for Ruby on Rails PDF generation, offering seamless integration with Rails' built-in ERB templating system. This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating high-quality PDFs from HTML using WickedPDF, from basic setup to advanced customization techniques.

Apache PDFBox Java Tutorial: How to Generate PDFs

· 13 min read

Apache PDFBox Java Tutorial: Generate PDFs from HTML with Code Examples

When it comes to generating PDFs in Java, many developers reach for HTML to PDF libraries that rely on browser engines to render content. However, if you need full control over layout, fonts, positioning, and structure – especially for business-critical documents like invoices, reports, or certificates – Apache PDFBox offers a flexible, code-driven solution. Rather than converting entire web pages, PDFBox enables you to programmatically construct PDF documents from the ground up using Java. In this guide, you'll learn how to use PDFBox's low-level API to create precisely formatted PDFs. With this approach, you skip browser dependencies entirely and gain complete authority over how your PDFs are styled, structured, and generated.

How to Generate PDF from HTML in Java Using Flying Saucer

· 16 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Convert HTML to PDF in Java using Flying Saucer and Thymeleaf – step-by-step guide

Looking for a reliable way to convert HTML to PDF in Java – without relying on headless browsers or heavyweight libraries? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Flying Saucer (xhtmlrenderer) together with Thymeleaf templates to generate clean, professional PDFs directly in your Java application. Flying Saucer is a lightweight, pure Java library that renders XHTML and CSS into PDF format – no external rendering engines required. It’s ideal for reports, invoices, and other dynamic documents where fast and reliable PDF generation is essential.

How to Convert HTML to PDF in Java Using Playwright and Thymeleaf

· 16 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

HTML to PDF with Playwright in Java

Need to convert HTML into polished PDFs in your Java project? This tutorial will show you how to use Playwright for Java together with Thymeleaf templates to generate clean, professional-looking PDFs. Whether you're creating invoices, reports, or other dynamic business documents, this solution allows you to render HTML to PDF with pixel-perfect precision using a headless browser. With easy-to-follow code examples and a straightforward setup, it's a practical and modern approach to HTML to PDF generation in Java.

OpenPDF in Java: How to Generate PDFs

· 17 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Generate PDFs with OpenPDF in Java

Programmatic PDF generation is a vital skill for Java developers working on applications that require polished, automated documents such as invoices, reports, or contracts. OpenPDF, a lightweight and open-source PDF library derived from iText, offers a reliable and cost-free solution for creating such documents in Java. In this step-by-step guide, we'll build a professional PDF generator using OpenPDF, focusing on creating a business invoice as a practical example. This tutorial is crafted to be clear, actionable, and optimized for both learning and search engines, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate PDF generation into your projects.

How to Convert HTML to PDF in C# and .NET Using DinkToPdf

· 13 min read
Michał Szymanowski
Michał Szymanowski
PDFBolt Co-Founder

Guide to generating PDF from HTML using DinkToPdf in C#/.NET

If you need a reliable solution to convert HTML to PDF in C# and .NET, this comprehensive guide walks you through using DinkToPdf, a powerful .NET wrapper for the popular wkhtmltopdf library, to generate high-quality PDFs from HTML content. Whether you're creating invoices, reports, or any document requiring pixel-perfect PDF output, DinkToPdf offers an efficient way to transform your HTML and CSS into professional PDFs with minimal setup. This step-by-step tutorial will help you implement a complete HTML to PDF conversion system in your .NET application.