4 posts tagged with "java html to pdf library"

Creating high-quality PDF documents is essential for Java applications. Whether generating invoices, reports, or dynamic business documents, choosing the right PDF library impacts your application's performance, maintainability, and licensing costs. The Java ecosystem offers diverse approaches – from direct programmatic construction to browser-based HTML to PDF conversion. This analysis explores the most popular Java PDF libraries available in 2025, providing comparisons, code examples, and guidance to help you select the optimal solution.

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.

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.

Generating dynamic PDFs with custom content and professional formatting is a common challenge for Java developers. While PDF is the go-to format for official documentation, creating these documents programmatically requires specialized tools and techniques. The combination of iText's PDF processing capabilities with FreeMarker's template engine offers a powerful solution to this challenge. This tutorial demonstrates how to implement a complete PDF generation system that transforms HTML templates into polished PDF documents with custom data.