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// Create document Document document = new Document(PageSize.A4); PdfWriter writer = PdfWriter.GetInstance(document, new FileStream(outputPath, FileMode.Create));
In the world of .NET PDF generation, few libraries have achieved the legendary status of . While the library has evolved into iText 7 (with a significant licensing shift), version 5.5.13 remains a pivotal release for developers who need a reliable, LGPL/AGPL -licensed PDF toolkit without the complexities of the newer modular structure.
Install-Package iTextSharp -Version 5.5.13
: As of version 5.5.13, some components like XFA Worker require .NET Framework 4.0 or higher. Security Vulnerabilities
: For those needing historical binary mirrors, files are available at iTextSharp - SourceForge . 🛠️ Key Version Details Release Date : January 31, 2018.
public void ReadPdf(string filePath) { if (File.Exists(filePath)) { PdfReader reader = new PdfReader(filePath); // Get the number of pages int pageCount = reader.NumberOfPages; Console.WriteLine($"Total Pages: pageCount");
The following snippet demonstrates creating a PDF file and adding a simple paragraph. Note the use of Document and PdfWriter , which are core classes in the 5.5.13 architecture.
Once you have the DLL, here’s how to start using it.
