Export Reports to PDF in WinForms Apps
Enable users to easily distribute reports in a widely supported format.
PDF export functionality in a reporting component allows users can effortlessly convert reports into PDF format, preserving the original layout and facilitating seamless sharing and printing. The widespread adoption and cross-platform compatibility of PDF make it an indispensable choice for distributing reports effectively.
Several WinForms reporting components support PDF export including:
- DevExpress Reports can generate high-quality PDF reports from your WinForms applications with comprehensive formatting and layout options.
- ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) effortlessly exports data to PDF using its powerful rendering engine and extensive export options.
- Stimulsoft Reports.Net allows users to export to PDF with support for signatures and encryption.
- FastReport.NET includes comprehensive PDF export features to generate high-quality, styled and interactive PDF reports from WinForms applications.
- List and Label by combit helps you easily convert your WinForms reports to PDF with advanced PDF export capabilities.
For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of WinForms Reporting components.
ActiveReports.NET
ActiveReports.NET helps you deliver beautiful reports with intuitive Visual Studio integrated report designers and rich controls. ActiveReports provides code-based cross-platform reporting, easy-to-use designers, and a flexible API. Available for desktop (WinForms, WPF, .NET) and web (JavaScript, Blazor, ASP.NET MVC). Design and deliver powerful reports with intuitive, reliable, and user-friendly report designers and controls.
ActiveReports.NET Overview
- High performance reporting engine streamlined for optimal memory consumption.
- Customize and maintain control with the extensive API and advanced feature library.
- Pixel-perfect rendering, printing, and exporting every time.
- Three designers: Visual Studio Designer, End-user report designers for web and desktop applications* and a standalone designer app*.
- Multiple report types to fit reporting needs in C# or VB.NET.
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