SelectPdf VS API2PDF

SelectPdf Pricing

API2PDF Pricing

SelectPdf

• Online HTML to PDF Converter: Instantly convert web pages or HTML code to PDF via browser.
• REST API: Enables HTML to PDF conversion in any programming language using a cloud-based service.
• PDF Library for .NET: Full-featured SDK for creating, merging, splitting, and editing PDFs in .NET Framework and .NET Core applications.
• Customizable Output: Adjust page size, orientation, margins, file security, CSS media type, footers, and more.
• Save as PDF Link: Simple integration to add 'Convert to PDF' functionality on any site.
• PDF Security Settings: Implement user and owner passwords to protect generated PDFs.
• Community Edition: Free .NET converter for personal and commercial use with some limitations.

API2PDF

• HTML & URL to PDF: Convert web pages and HTML content to PDF using Headless Chrome or wkhtmltopdf.
• Office Document Conversion: Transform Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other files to PDF via LibreOffice.
• Image to PDF: Convert images such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP into PDFs.
• PDF Merging: Combine multiple PDF files into a single document.
• Barcode & QR Code Generation: Create barcodes and QR codes using Zebra Crossing (ZXING).
• PDF Thumbnail Creation: Generate visual thumbnails of PDF and Office documents.
• Screenshot Capture: Take screenshots of websites, URLs, or raw HTML content.
• PDF Page Extraction: Extract specific page ranges from existing PDF documents.
• Password Protection: Secure existing PDF files by adding password protection.
• Serverless Scalability: Process documents at any scale on modern serverless infrastructure.

SelectPdf Use Cases

• Automating the conversion of invoices or reports from HTML to PDF in business applications.
• Embedding PDF export capabilities into .NET websites and enterprise software.
• Batch converting web archives to PDF documents.
• Integrating HTML to PDF conversion within SaaS products or online platforms.
• Adding 'Export as PDF' features to blogs, documentation, or web portals.
• Securing and customizing PDFs generated from dynamically rendered web content.

API2PDF Use Cases

• Automated invoice or report generation from dynamic HTML templates.
• Bulk conversion of Office files to PDF format for digital archiving.
• Merging documents for legal or business purposes into a consolidated PDF.
• Generating printable receipts with embedded barcodes for e-commerce transactions.
• Extracting individual pages from contracts, proposals, or multi-page PDFs.
• Creating thumbnails for previews in document management systems.
• Generating password-protected PDFs for confidential data transmission.
• Programmatic website content capture or archiving as PDFs or screenshots.

SelectPdf FAQs

• What file formats can SelectPdf convert to PDF?

  SelectPdf can convert both web URLs and raw HTML code into PDF documents.
• Is the .NET SDK compatible with the latest .NET versions?

  Yes, the SDK supports .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 5 through .NET 9.
• What are the limitations of the Community Edition?

  The Community Edition is free but can only generate PDF documents up to 5 pages long.
• Can PDFs generated with SelectPdf be password protected?

  Yes, users can set both user and owner passwords for PDF security.
• Does SelectPdf offer ready-to-use code samples?

  Yes, the free trial includes samples in C# and VB.NET for various Windows and web environments.

API2PDF FAQs

• What document formats can be converted to PDF?

  Supported formats include HTML, URLs, Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP), and any file compatible with LibreOffice.
• Is there a minimum monthly fee for using API2PDF?

  Yes, the minimum subscription starts at $1 per month plus usage-based charges.
• Which rendering engines power the document conversions?

  API2PDF uses wkhtmltopdf, Headless Chrome, and LibreOffice for PDF creation and conversion.
• Can multiple PDFs be merged into a single file?

  Yes, API2PDF allows merging of multiple PDF files into a single consolidated document.
• Are there SDKs or libraries available for different programming languages?

  Yes, client libraries are available for Python, PHP, and C#, and the REST API can be used with any language.

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