Top Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gems in 2025

June 4, 2025 · 16 min read

Michał Szymanowski

PDFBolt Co-Founder

Ruby on Rails PDF gems comparison chart 2025 - download statistics

Ruby on Rails developers increasingly face complex PDF generation challenges that go far beyond simple document creation. Whether you're building automated invoice systems, generating compliance reports, or creating customer-facing certificates, choosing the right approach significantly impacts application performance, maintenance overhead, and development velocity. The Rails ecosystem in 2025 offers an exceptional variety of solutions – from battle-tested programmatic libraries to innovative browser-powered rendering engines. This comprehensive analysis examines the most popular Ruby PDF gems for Rails, backed by real download metrics, and practical code examples to guide your technology selection.

Ruby PDF Gem Download Statistics & Rankings 2025

Understanding library adoption through download metrics reveals important patterns in Rails developer preferences and real-world usage. We've analyzed data from multiple sources to provide comprehensive insights into the PDF generation gems ecosystem.

Ruby PDF Gem Rankings: BestGems.org Download Statistics

The following table presents statistics from BestGems.org, which tracks download metrics and popularity rankings across the entire Ruby gems ecosystem:

Gem	BestGems Ranking	Total Downloads	Daily Downloads	First Release	Primary Purpose
Prawn	🥇 635	75,530,840	87,665	2008	PDF generation
WickedPDF	🥇 708	67,753,243	46,724	2011	HTML to PDF
PDFKit	🥈 1,415	24,952,429	14,595	2010	HTML to PDF
HexaPDF	🥈 2,134	9,234,015	11,359	2016	PDF generation and manipulation
Ferrum	🥈 2,362	7,587,600	33,532	2019	Browser automation
Grover	🥉 3,363	3,386,451	4,657	2018	HTML to PDF
Puppeteer-Ruby	🥉 5,169	1,176,372	1,724	2020	Browser automation

All download statistics and GitHub metrics presented in this article reflect data from June 2025.

Ruby on Rails PDF Gems: Total Downloads Comparison

Ruby on Rails PDF generation gems total downloads comparison based on BestGems.org data

The chart illustrates the significant gap between mature libraries like Prawn and WickedPDF and emerging solutions in the Rails PDF landscape.

Ruby on Rails PDF Libraries: Daily Downloads Activity

Ruby on Rails PDF libraries daily downloads comparison

Daily activity patterns reveal different adoption trends. Prawn maintains consistent leadership, while Ferrum shows stronger daily download momentum than libraries with higher total downloads, indicating growing developer adoption of modern browser automation tools. Ferrum's high daily downloads may primarily reflect its use in browser automation and testing, with PDF generation being one of many capabilities.

Ruby PDF Gems: GitHub Stars & Community Engagement

GitHub statistics provide valuable insights into community involvement, developer interest, and project activity beyond simple download numbers.

Gem	GitHub Stars	Watchers	Forks
Prawn	4.7k ⭐	95	698
WickedPDF	3.6k ⭐	52	651
PDFKit	2.9k ⭐	31	427
Ferrum	1.9k ⭐	25	147
HexaPDF	1.3k ⭐	18	73
Grover	1.0k ⭐	5	115
Puppeteer-Ruby	309 ⭐	9	43

Prawn dominates GitHub engagement metrics just as it leads in download statistics, while WickedPDF and PDFKit maintain strong community involvement, reflecting the established trust in these mature PDF generation solutions.

Best Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Libraries: Complete 2025 Guide

Let's explore each library with practical examples, feature analysis, and implementation guidance to inform your technology selection.

Prawn

Prawn Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

Prawn stands as the leading solution for programmatic PDF generation in Rails applications. This pure Ruby library provides precise control over document layout, typography, and design through an intuitive API that feels natural to Ruby developers.

➡️ Key Features:

Pure Ruby implementation with no external binary dependencies.
Programmatic document creation with pixel-perfect control.
Rich text formatting and advanced typography support.
Vector graphics and custom drawing capabilities.
Multi-page document support with automatic pagination.

➡️ Key Constraints:

No HTML to PDF conversion – designed for code-based document construction.
Manual layout management required for complex document structures.

➡️ Installation:

gem install prawn

➡️ Basic Document Creation Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController
  def generate_pdf

    # Create a new PDF document
    pdf = Prawn::Document.new

    # Add title
    pdf.fill_color "2563eb"
    pdf.text "PDF Generated with Prawn", size: 28, style: :bold, align: :center
    pdf.fill_color "000000"
    pdf.move_down 20

    # Add some content
    pdf.text "Why did the Ruby developer break up with Python?", size: 16, align: :center
    pdf.move_down 15
    pdf.text "Because they couldn't handle the whitespace in their relationship!",
             size: 16, style: :bold, align: :center

    # Generate and send PDF to browser for viewing
    send_data pdf.render,
              filename: "prawn-example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

Explore advanced Prawn techniques in our comprehensive guide: Ruby on Rails PDF Generation with Prawn: Complete Tutorial.

WickedPDF

WickedPDF Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

WickedPDF serves as Rails' most popular HTML to PDF converter, providing seamless integration with ERB templates and Rails conventions. Built as a wrapper around wkhtmltopdf, it enables developers to leverage existing HTML/CSS skills for PDF generation.

➡️ Key Features:

Native Rails integration with familiar MVC patterns.
HTML/CSS to PDF conversion.
ERB template support with Rails helpers.
Asset pipeline compatibility for stylesheets and images.
Flexible configuration options for page layout and margins.
Header and footer support with dynamic content.

➡️ Key Constraints:

wkhtmltopdf dependency (archived project, but still functional).
Limited modern CSS support due to older WebKit engine.
No JavaScript execution for dynamic content.

➡️ Installation:

gem 'wicked_pdf'

Installation Requirements

WickedPDF requires the wkhtmltopdf binary to be installed on your system. You can either:

Install via gem: gem 'wkhtmltopdf-binary' (includes binary).
Download from: wkhtmltopdf.org.

➡️ HTML to PDF Conversion Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController
  def generate_pdf
    # Define HTML content with embedded CSS
    html_content = %{
      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html>
        <head>
          <style>
            body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; }
            h1 { color: #d32f2f; }
             p { font-size: 26px; margin: 25px 0; }
          </style>
        </head>
        <body>
          <h1>PDF Generated with WickedPDF</h1>
          <p>What's the difference between Ruby and a diamond?</p>
          <p><strong>You can't code with a diamond!</strong></p>
        </body>
      </html>
    }

    # Convert HTML to PDF
    pdf = WickedPdf.new.pdf_from_string(html_content)

    # Send PDF to browser for viewing
    send_data pdf,
              filename: "wickedpdf-example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

Master WickedPDF implementation with our detailed tutorial: Ruby on Rails: Convert HTML to PDF with WickedPDF.

PDFKit

PDFKit Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

PDFKit is a well-established HTML to PDF converter that wraps the wkhtmltopdf binary. Similar to WickedPDF but with a different API approach, PDFKit provides reliable HTML to PDF conversion with extensive configuration options.

➡️ Key Features:

Clean API accepting HTML strings, URLs, or file paths.
Access to all wkhtmltopdf options.
Qt WebKit rendering engine.
Configurable headers and footers.
Image and asset embedding support.

➡️ Key Constraints:

Deprecated wkhtmltopdf dependency (archived).
Limited modern CSS support.
Requires separate installation and management of the wkhtmltopdf binary.

➡️ Installation:

gem 'pdfkit'

wkhtmltopdf Requirement

PDFKit requires wkhtmltopdf binary to be installed on your system (same dependency as WickedPDF). You can either:

Install via gem: gem 'wkhtmltopdf-binary' (easiest option).
Download manually from: wkhtmltopdf.org and configure the binary path in config/initializers/pdfkit.rb.

➡️ HTML to PDF Conversion Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController

  def generate_pdf
    # Define HTML content
    html_content = %{
      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html>
        <head>
          <style>
            body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; }
            h1 { color: #936e2d; }
            p { font-size: 26px; margin: 25px 0; }
          </style>
        </head>
        <body>
          <h1>PDF Generated with PDFKit</h1>
          <p>What's a Ruby developer's favorite type of music?</p>
          <p><strong>Heavy Meta(programming)!</strong></p>
        </body>
      </html>
    }

    # Create PDF
    kit = PDFKit.new(html_content, page_size: 'A4')
    pdf = kit.to_pdf

    # Send PDF to browser
    send_data pdf,
              filename: "pdfkit-example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

Master PDFKit implementation with detailed configuration options and troubleshooting guide: PDFKit Official Documentation.

HexaPDF

HexaPDF Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

HexaPDF represents a comprehensive pure Ruby PDF solution, offering both document creation and advanced manipulation capabilities. Unlike libraries focused solely on generation, HexaPDF provides complete PDF lifecycle management including editing, merging, encryption, and optimization.

➡️ Key Features:

Pure Ruby implementation with comprehensive PDF support.
Document manipulation capabilities (edit, merge, split existing PDFs).
Advanced security features including encryption and digital signatures.
PDF optimization for file size reduction.
Form handling with AcroForm support.

➡️ Key Constraints:

Dual licensing model (AGPL for open source, commercial license required for proprietary use).
No HTML to PDF conversion – focused on programmatic PDF creation.
Less extensive ecosystem compared to Prawn.

➡️ Installation:

gem 'hexapdf'

➡️ Document Creation Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController
  def generate_pdf

    # Create a new PDF document
    doc = HexaPDF::Document.new
    page = doc.pages.add
    canvas = page.canvas

    # Add title
    canvas.font('Helvetica', size: 28, variant: :bold)
    canvas.fill_color(0.6, 0.2, 0.8)
    canvas.text("PDF Generated with HexaPDF", at: [120, 750])

    # Add content
    canvas.font('Helvetica', size: 16)
    canvas.fill_color(0, 0, 0)
    canvas.text("What do you call a Ruby method that won't stop talking?", at: [80, 700])

    canvas.font('Helvetica', size: 16, variant: :bold)
    canvas.text("A verbose method!", at: [220, 670])

    # Generate and send PDF to browser for viewing
    send_data doc.write_to_string,
              filename: "hexapdf-example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

Discover HexaPDF's full potential: HexaPDF Ruby Tutorial: PDF Generation for Rails.

Ferrum & FerrumPDF

Ferrum Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

Ferrum is primarily a pure Ruby browser automation tool that provides direct access to Chrome DevTools Protocol without Node.js dependencies. While designed for web scraping, testing, and browser automation, Ferrum can also generate PDFs as part of its comprehensive browser control capabilities.

➡️ Key Features:

Pure Ruby Chrome automation without Node.js dependencies.
Chrome DevTools Protocol access for advanced browser control.
Modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript support through Chrome engine.
Multi-purpose tool: web scraping, testing, and PDF generation.
Screenshot and PDF capabilities as part of browser automation.

➡️ Key Constraints:

Primary purpose is browser automation, not dedicated PDF generation.
Chrome binary management and configuration required.
Limited PDF-specific features compared to dedicated solutions.

Rails-Optimized Solution

For dedicated PDF generation in Rails, consider FerrumPDF, which provides a Rails-optimized wrapper around Ferrum specifically designed for PDF generation with convenient helper methods and better Rails integration.

➡️ Installation FerrumPDF:

# For Rails-optimized PDF generation
gem 'ferrum_pdf'

Chrome Installation Required

Both gems require Chrome to be installed on your system.

➡️ HTML to PDF Generation with FerrumPDF:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController

  def generate_pdf
    html_content = %{
      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html>
        <head>
          <style>
            body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; }
            h1 { color: #bc18bc; }
            p { font-size: 26px; margin: 25px 0; }
          </style>
        </head>
        <body>
          <h1>PDF Generated with FerrumPDF</h1>
          <p>Why did the Rails developer become a DJ?</p>
          <p><strong>He was really good at spinning up new instances!</strong></p>
        </body>
      </html>
    }

    pdf_data = FerrumPdf.render_pdf(
      html: html_content,
      pdf_options: {
        format: :A4,
        print_background: true
      }
    )

    send_data pdf_data,
              filename: "ferrum_pdf_example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

FerrumPDF combines the power of Chrome rendering with Rails conventions. Recent adoption shows developers are moving from Grover to FerrumPDF to eliminate Node.js dependencies. Check out the FerrumPDF documentation for advanced features.

Grover

Grover Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

Grover delivers modern HTML to PDF conversion using Google Chrome's rendering engine through Puppeteer. This approach ensures pixel-perfect rendering of contemporary CSS features including Flexbox, Grid, and JavaScript-driven content.

➡️ Key Features:

Chrome-based rendering for high-fidelity PDF output.
Modern CSS support including Flexbox and Grid.
JavaScript execution for dynamic content rendering.
Flexible configuration options for page formatting.
High compatibility with modern web standards.

➡️ Key Constraints:

Node.js and Puppeteer dependencies increase infrastructure complexity.
Higher resource consumption compared to lightweight alternatives.
Browser binary management required for deployment.

➡️ Installation:

gem 'grover'

Node.js Requirements

Grover requires Node.js and Puppeteer to be installed on your system:

Install Node.js from: nodejs.org
Install Puppeteer: npm install puppeteer

➡️ HTML to PDF Conversion Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController
  def generate_pdf
    # Define HTML content with embedded CSS
    html_content = %{
      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html>
        <head>
          <style>
            body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; }
            h1 { color: #057c37; }
            p { font-size: 26px; margin: 25px 0; }
          </style>
        </head>
        <body>
          <h1>PDF Generated with Grover</h1>
          <p>Why did the Ruby programmer throw away his calendar?</p>
          <p><strong>Because he believed in the <code>timeless gem</code>!</strong></p>
        </body>
      </html>
    }

    # Convert HTML to PDF using Chrome engine
    pdf = Grover.new(html_content).to_pdf

    # Send PDF to browser for viewing
    send_data pdf,
              filename: "grover-example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

Complete Grover implementation guide: HTML to PDF in Rails: Complete Guide with Grover Gem.

Puppeteer-Ruby

Puppeteer-Ruby - Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Gem - Download Trends

Puppeteer-Ruby provides a Ruby port of Google's Puppeteer API, offering access to Chrome's rendering capabilities. This solution gives developers browser automation control while maintaining Ruby's familiar syntax and conventions.

➡️ Key Features:

Pure Ruby implementation for Chrome automation.
Modern CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, and JavaScript support.
Chrome rendering engine for high-quality PDFs.
Compatible with Rails applications and workflows.
Configurable PDF formats, margins, headers and more.

➡️ Key Constraints:

Complex setup compared to simpler alternatives.
Higher resource consumption due to full browser automation.
Covers only a subset of the full Puppeteer API.

➡️ Installation:

gem 'puppeteer-ruby'

note

Ensure Chrome/Chromium is installed.

➡️ HTML to PDF Conversion Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController
  def generate_pdf
    # Define HTML content with embedded CSS
    html_content = %{
      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html>
        <head>
          <style>
            body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; }
            h1 { color: #f56e01; }
            p { font-size: 26px; margin: 25px 0; }
          </style>
        </head>
        <body>
          <h1>PDF Generated with Puppeteer-Ruby</h1>
          <p>Why did the Ruby programmer go to therapy?</p>
          <p><strong>He had too many unresolved dependencies!</strong></p>
        </body>
      </html>
    }

    # Generate PDF using Puppeteer-Ruby
    pdf_data = Puppeteer.launch(headless: true) do |browser|
      page = browser.new_page
      page.set_content(html_content)
      page.pdf(format: 'A4', print_background: true)
    end

    # Send PDF to browser for viewing
    send_data pdf_data,
              filename: "puppeteer-ruby-example.pdf",
              type: "application/pdf",
              disposition: "inline"
  end
end

Learn More

Advanced Puppeteer-Ruby implementation: HTML to PDF in Rails with Puppeteer-Ruby.

Ruby on Rails PDF Libraries Comparison: Features & Performance

This comprehensive comparison analyzes the most popular Ruby PDF generation gems across essential features, helping you choose the optimal solution for your specific Rails project requirements.

Feature	Prawn	WickedPDF	PDFKit	HexaPDF	Grover	Puppeteer-Ruby	FerrumPDF
HTML to PDF	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Modern CSS	N/A	Basic (CSS2)	Basic (CSS2)	N/A	Full	Full	Full
JavaScript	No	Limited	Limited	No	Full	Full	Full
Dependencies	None	wkhtmltopdf	wkhtmltopdf	geom2d cmdparse	Node.js + Puppeteer	Chrome/ Chromium	Chrome/ Chromium
Approach	Programmatic	HTML conversion	HTML conversion	Programmatic	Browser- based	Browser- based	Browser- based
Performance	High	Moderate	Moderate	High	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Memory Usage	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	High	Moderate
License	GPLv2+/ GPLv3	MIT	MIT	AGPL/ Commercial	MIT	Apache 2.0	MIT
Rails Integration	Good	Excellent	Good	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
PDF Manipulation	Basic	No	No	Advanced	No	No	No

Understanding PDF Library Licenses

MIT/Apache 2.0: Free for commercial use, no restrictions.
GPLv2+/GPLv3 (Prawn): Copyleft - requires open-sourcing your application if distributed.
AGPL/Commercial (HexaPDF): Free with open-source requirement, or paid license for commercial use.

How to Choose the Best PDF Gem for Ruby on Rails Projects

Selecting the optimal Ruby PDF generation gem depends on your specific project requirements, technical constraints, and development preferences. Use this practical guide to match common Rails scenarios with the most suitable library solutions.

Use Case	Recommended Libraries	Reasoning
Programmatic PDFs	• Prawn • HexaPDF	Full control, code-based generation, complex layouts from scratch.
Modern HTML to PDF	• Grover • FerrumPDF • Puppeteer-Ruby	Full CSS3, JavaScript, modern web standards support.
Basic HTML to PDF	• WickedPDF • PDFKit	Simple templates, basic CSS only. Note: wkhtmltopdf archived in 2023.
High-Volume Production	• Prawn • HexaPDF	Superior performance, minimal dependencies, efficient resource usage.
PDF Manipulation	• HexaPDF	Merge, split, encrypt, optimize existing PDFs, form handling.
Enterprise/Compliance	• HexaPDF	Digital signatures, encryption, PDF/A standards, regulatory requirements.

Ruby on Rails PDF Library Selection: Key Decision Factors:

HTML vs Programmatic approach: Do you need HTML template conversion or code-based document construction?
Modern CSS requirements: Do your designs need Flexbox, Grid, or other modern CSS features?
JavaScript dependency: Do your PDFs need dynamic content or interactive elements?
Infrastructure preferences: Do you prefer managed services over self-hosted dependencies?
Performance and scalability: Do you need auto-scaling for traffic spikes or high-volume generation?
Licensing/pricing: Are you limited to open source solutions or can you use commercial options?
Team focus: Would you rather focus on core business logic than managing PDF infrastructure?
Development velocity: Do you prioritize fast implementation and ease of use?
Long-term maintenance: Do you want guaranteed support and automatic updates without managing infrastructure yourself?

HTML to PDF API Solutions for Ruby on Rails Applications

For teams seeking to minimize infrastructure complexity while achieving enterprise-grade PDF generation, cloud-based HTML to PDF API services like PDFBolt offer compelling advantages over self-hosted Ruby libraries.

If multiple decision factors above pointed toward managed solutions, API-based PDF generation can eliminate infrastructure overhead while providing superior capabilities.

Benefits of API-Based PDF Generation

Cloud-based HTML to PDF API services like PDFBolt deliver powerful advantages:

Infrastructure Simplification:

No browser binary installation or maintenance.
Eliminate Node.js, wkhtmltopdf, or Chrome dependency management.
Zero server provisioning for PDF workloads.

Modern Web Standards:

Latest Chrome rendering engine with full CSS3, Flexbox, and Grid support.
JavaScript execution for dynamic content generation.
Complete web font and modern typography support.

Enterprise Reliability:

Automatic scaling for traffic spikes and high-volume generation.
Guaranteed rendering consistency across all environments.
Privacy-focused processing with no sensitive data retention or logging.

Developer Experience:

Simple HTTP API integration with any Ruby application.
Async processing and webhook notifications for large documents.
Direct cloud storage integration with your S3 bucket.
Easy team collaboration with logs and usage analytics.

Ruby on Rails HTML to PDF API Integration Example

Integrating PDFBolt HTML to PDF API into your Rails application provides a simple yet powerful alternative to managing PDF dependencies locally. This example demonstrates how to convert HTML content to PDF using a straightforward API call.

➡️ Installation:

# HTTP client for API requests
gem 'faraday'

➡️ HTML to PDF API Conversion Example:

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class DocumentsController < ApplicationController
  def generate_pdf
    # Define HTML content with embedded CSS
    html_content = %{
      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html>
        <head>
          <style>
            body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; }
            h1 { color: #008be8; }
            p { font-size: 26px; margin: 25px 0; }
          </style>
        </head>
        <body>
          <h1>PDF Generated with PDFBolt API</h1>
          <p>How do you know when a Rails developer is feeling sad?</p>
          <p><strong>They start writing pessimistic migrations!</strong></p>
        </body>
      </html>
    }

    begin
      # Make API request to PDFBolt service
      response = Faraday.post('https://api.pdfbolt.com/v1/direct') do |req|
        req.headers['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'
        req.headers['API_KEY'] = 'XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX'
        req.body = {
          html: Base64.strict_encode64(html_content), # Encode HTML content
          format: 'A4',
          printBackground: true
        }.to_json
      end

      if response.success?
        # Send PDF to browser for viewing
        send_data response.body,
                  filename: "pdfbolt-example.pdf",
                  type: "application/pdf",
                  disposition: "inline"
      else
        render plain: "PDF generation failed. Status: #{response.status}, Body: #{response.body}", status: 500
      end
    rescue => e
      render plain: "PDF generation error: #{e.message}", status: 500
    end
  end
end

Learn More

Explore advanced PDF generation capabilities: PDFBolt HTML to PDF API Documentation.

Conclusion

The Ruby on Rails PDF generation landscape in 2025 offers a rich selection of libraries to suit virtually any requirement. Prawn continues to dominate as the gold standard for programmatic PDF creation in Ruby, while WickedPDF and PDFKit maintain their positions as go-to solutions for Rails HTML to PDF conversion.

Modern browser-based PDF generation solutions like Grover, Puppeteer-Ruby, and FerrumPDF represent the future of Rails PDF libraries, offering unparalleled support for contemporary web standards and JavaScript-driven content. HexaPDF emerges as the premier choice for Rails applications with advanced PDF manipulation requirements.

For Rails developers seeking scalable PDF solutions, cloud-based HTML to PDF APIs like PDFBolt offer the ultimate infrastructure-free approach with enterprise-grade HTML to PDF conversion and automatic scaling.

By understanding each library's strengths, constraints and optimal use cases, you can confidently select the best Ruby PDF generation gem for your project requirements, ensuring efficient PDF generation in Rails applications.

If generating PDFs feels harder than explaining metaprogramming, you’ve picked the wrong gem! 💎

Ruby PDF Gem Download Statistics & Rankings 2025​

Ruby PDF Gem Rankings: BestGems.org Download Statistics

Ruby on Rails PDF Gems: Total Downloads Comparison

Ruby on Rails PDF Libraries: Daily Downloads Activity

Ruby PDF Gems: GitHub Stars & Community Engagement

Best Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Libraries: Complete 2025 Guide​

Prawn​

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➡️ Basic Document Creation Example:​

WickedPDF​

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PDFKit​

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HexaPDF​

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Ferrum & FerrumPDF​

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➡️ Installation FerrumPDF:​

➡️ HTML to PDF Generation with FerrumPDF:​

Grover​

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Puppeteer-Ruby​

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Ruby on Rails PDF Libraries Comparison: Features & Performance​

How to Choose the Best PDF Gem for Ruby on Rails Projects​

Ruby on Rails PDF Library Selection: Key Decision Factors:

HTML to PDF API Solutions for Ruby on Rails Applications​

Benefits of API-Based PDF Generation

Ruby on Rails HTML to PDF API Integration Example​

➡️ Installation:​

➡️ HTML to PDF API Conversion Example:​

Conclusion​

Ruby PDF Gem Download Statistics & Rankings 2025

Best Ruby on Rails PDF Generation Libraries: Complete 2025 Guide

Prawn

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WickedPDF

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PDFKit

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HexaPDF

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Ferrum & FerrumPDF

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➡️ Installation FerrumPDF:

➡️ HTML to PDF Generation with FerrumPDF:

Grover

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Puppeteer-Ruby

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➡️ Installation:

➡️ HTML to PDF Conversion Example:

Ruby on Rails PDF Libraries Comparison: Features & Performance

How to Choose the Best PDF Gem for Ruby on Rails Projects

HTML to PDF API Solutions for Ruby on Rails Applications

Ruby on Rails HTML to PDF API Integration Example

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➡️ HTML to PDF API Conversion Example:

Conclusion