🎯 Why Modern Applications Need a Document → PDF Engine

Business PainWhat Happens Without Sheetize
Fragmented Reporting SourcesData lives in spreadsheets, CSV dumps, e‑books, and HTML pages; each requires a custom PDF renderer.
Manual Export/PrintUsers click “Print” in each app, copy‑pasting tables into Word or Adobe, which is error‑prone and time‑consuming.
Inconsistent Styling & BrandingFonts, colors, headers/footers differ across sources, breaking corporate identity.
Scalability BottlenecksAd‑hoc scripts can’t keep up with nightly batch jobs that produce thousands of PDFs.

Solution: Sheetize PDF Converter for .NET – a single, royalty‑free library that preserves layout, metadata, and embedded media while converting any of the following document formats directly to PDF:

  • Spreadsheets: Xlsx, Xlsb, Xlsm, Xltm, Xlam, Excel97To2003, Excel95, SpreadsheetML, Xlt, Csv, Tsv, SqlScript, Dif
  • Markup & E‑books: Xml, Epub, Azw3, Html, MHtml
  • Other: Json (rendered as a formatted table or pre‑styled report)

All conversions are performed with zero‑pain code and full .NET Framework compatibility.


🚀 Core Benefits at a Glance

FeatureBenefit
One‑Click Document → PDFExport any supported file into a print‑ready PDF in seconds – ideal for APIs, email attachments, and archiving.
Preserve Metadata & ImagesTitles, authors, custom properties, and embedded pictures survive the conversion unchanged.
High‑Fidelity RenderingCell styles, fonts, colors, merged cells, and hyperlinks are reproduced faithfully in the PDF.
Cross‑PlatformWorks on .NET 8, .NET Framework 4.x, Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, and on‑prem servers.
Streaming APIConvert using streams to avoid temporary files, enabling massive parallel processing.
Transparent LicensingPerpetual runtime license, free updates, no per‑seat fees.
Performance‑OptimizedBench‑marked to generate > 150 PDFs/sec on a 8‑core VM.

📄 Converting a Spreadsheet → PDF – 5‑Line Sample

using Sheetize;

// 1️⃣ Load the license (free trial – no credit‑card required)
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Sheetize.PdfConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// 2️⃣ Define input (any spreadsheet format)
var loadOpts = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Data\Financials.xlsx"
};

// 3️⃣ Define PDF output options
var saveOpts = new PdfSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Exports\Financials.pdf"
};

// 4️⃣ Execute conversion
SpreadsheetConverter.Process(loadOpts, saveOpts);
Console.WriteLine("✅ Spreadsheet exported to PDF.");

Result: A paginated, searchable PDF that mirrors the original workbook—including styled cells, merged ranges, charts, and embedded images—ready for distribution or archiving.


📦 Converting JSON → PDF (e.g., JSON Report → PDF) – 5‑Line Sample

using Sheetize;

// License
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Sheetize.PdfConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// Load JSON source (could be a stream, a string, or a file)
var loadOpts = new LoadOptions
{
InputFile = @"C:\Exports\Report.json"
};

// PDF output configuration
var saveOpts = new PdfSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = @"C:\Results\Report_FromJson.pdf"
};

SpreadsheetConverter.Process(loadOpts, saveOpts);
Console.WriteLine("✅ JSON data rendered into PDF.");

Result: A clean, printable PDF where each JSON array becomes a table, keys become column headers, and numeric values are right‑aligned. You can also embed images encoded in the JSON (Base‑64) directly into the PDF.

Tip: Switch PdfSaveOptions properties (e.g., HeaderTemplate, FooterTemplate) to inject company logos, page numbers, or watermarks.


🛡️ Robust Error Handling & Validation

The following pattern guarantees that the destination is always PDF and validates both source and target extensions before invoking the library.

using Sheetize;
using System;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;

try
{
// 1️⃣ License validation
var license = new Sheetize.License();
license.SetLicense(@"C:\Licenses\Sheetize.PdfConverter_for_.NET.lic");

// 2️⃣ Input & output paths
string inputPath = @"C:\Input\Catalog.epub";
string outputPath = @"C:\Output\Catalog.pdf";

// 3️⃣ Supported input extensions
var docExts = new[]
{
".xlsx",".xlsb",".xlsm",".xltm",".xlam",".xls",".xml",
".csv",".tsv",".sqlscript",".dif",".epub",".azw3",
".html",".mhtml",".json"
};

// 4️⃣ Validate output is PDF
if (!Path.GetExtension(outputPath).Equals(".pdf", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
throw new InvalidOperationException("Output must be a PDF file.");

// 5️⃣ Validate input extension
if (!docExts.Contains(Path.GetExtension(inputPath).ToLower()))
throw new NotSupportedException($"Unsupported input file type: {inputPath}");

// 6️⃣ Build options
var loadOpts = new LoadOptions { InputFile = inputPath };
var saveOpts = new PdfSaveOptions
{
OutputFile = outputPath
};

// 7️⃣ Execute conversion
SpreadsheetConverter.Process(loadOpts, saveOpts);
Console.WriteLine($"✅ Conversion succeeded: {outputPath}");
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
// Centralized logging (Serilog, NLog, Azure AppInsights, etc.)
Console.Error.WriteLine($"❌ Conversion failed: {ex.GetType().Name} – {ex.Message}");
// Re‑throw if you want upstream handling
// throw;
}

🎬 Real‑World Scenarios Powered by Sheetize PDF Converter

#ScenarioInputOutputBusiness Outcome
1️⃣Regulatory ReportingXLSX, CSV, SqlScriptPDF (signed, timestamped)Automated compliance PDFs without manual copy‑pasting.
2️⃣E‑book DistributionEPUB, AZW3PDF (print‑ready)Provide royalty‑free PDF versions for academic libraries.
3️⃣Invoice GenerationJSON (order data)PDF (invoice template)One‑click PDF invoices sent via email, reducing billing cycle time.
4️⃣Marketing CollateralHTML, MHTMLPDF (brand‑consistent)Convert web‑pages into high‑resolution PDFs for offline sales decks.
5️⃣Legacy Document ArchivalExcel97To2003, Excel95, DifPDF (lossless)Preserve old office files in a searchable, future‑proof format.

📈 Performance & Scaling Tips

TipHow It Helps
Reuse the License objectAvoids repeated I/O; speeds up batch jobs by ~12 %.
Use the streaming API (LoadOptions.InputStream / PdfSaveOptions.OutputStream)Eliminates temporary files → lower disk I/O, higher throughput.
Parallel Execution (Parallel.ForEach)Safely run many conversions concurrently on multi‑core servers.
Disable Unused Features (IncludeComments = false, EmbedFonts = false when not required)Reduces PDF size and conversion time.

📦 Getting Started in Minutes

# 1️⃣ Install the NuGet package
dotnet add package Sheetize

# 2️⃣ Grab a free trial licence (no credit‑card needed)
# https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911

# 3️⃣ Place the .lic file in your project (e.g., ./Licenses/Sheetize.PdfConverter_for_.NET.lic)

# 4️⃣ Use the code snippets above – compile and watch PDFs appear!

Frequently Asked Questions

QuestionAnswer
Does the library support .NET 8?Yes – fully tested on .NET 8, .NET Framework 4.x
Can I control PDF security (password, encryption)?PdfSaveOptions exposes Password, OwnerPassword, and EncryptPdf flags.
What about large files (≥ 500 MB)?Use the streaming API; the library processes data in chunks, keeping memory footprint under 200 MB.
Is metadata (author, title) kept in the PDF?Set IncludeMetadata = true to embed source document properties into the PDF’s XMP block.
Do you offer enterprise support?Paid licenses include 24/7 email/Slack support, SLA‑backed bug fixes, and optional on‑prem deployment assistance.

📣 Call‑to‑Action

  1. Download the NuGet package (dotnet add package Sheetize).
  2. Run the “Hello‑PDF” console app using the samples above.
  3. Contact our sales team for a custom enterprise plan (unlimited conversions, dedicated support, on‑prem licensing).

➡️ Grab your trial now: https://purchase.sheetize.com/temp-license/113911


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