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Extract PDF content in .NET C#

How to Extract Content from a PDF in C# with Xceed PdfLibrary for .NET

Get text from every page or from a rectangle, and read form control values (text boxes, checkboxes). Use PdfDocument.Load, page.Text, GetTextFromArea, and doc.FormFields in C#.

.NET Document Automation with Xceed

For today’s .NET developers, automated document workflows are essential. Whether you’re building enterprise reporting, generating compliance documents, or enabling customers to export data on demand, efficiency is key. The Xceed PDF Library & Words for .NET bundle gives you the flexibility, performance, and reliability required for modern business apps—all without Office or Adobe dependencies.
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How to Create a PDF in C# with Xceed PdfLibrary for .NET

Create a simple PDF with a title and body text in C# using Xceed PdfLibrary for .NET. Set up the project, add the license, then use PdfDocument.Create, AddParagraph, and AddText to build your first PDF.

Why a WPF Modernization Toolkit Is Critical for Today’s Apps

In 2026, WPF remains the backbone for robust enterprise and line-of-business Windows applications. However, out-of-the-box WPF lacks modern controls, fresh themes, and true localization support. As a result, developers struggle with rigid MessageBox dialogs, dated UI, and time-consuming workarounds. Fortunately, Xceed Toolkit Plus for WPF solves these challenges by bringing 103+ essential controls, panels, and themes to your toolkit. This upgrade enables you to deliver next-generation Windows experiences that are beautiful, accessible, and global-ready.

.NET Developer Productivity Tools: Boost Workflow with Xceed

.NET developer productivity tools are essential for teams aiming to deliver high-quality software quickly. Xceed’s suite of .NET developer productivity tools is engineered to accelerate your workflow, improve performance, and simplify complex tasks so you can focus on building great applications.

How We Test Xceed Components In-House: Our Proven QA Workflow

Delivering reliable .NET components isn’t just about writing great code—it’s about rigorous, repeatable testing. At Xceed, our quality assurance (QA) process is designed to ensure every release is stable, high-performing, and ready for production use. Here’s a transparent look at how we test our libraries and controls before they ever reach our customers.

Create Excel Files in .NET: No Office Required (Practical Guide)

If you need to generate Excel files from a .NET app, the good news is you don’t need Microsoft Office installed on the server (and you generally shouldn’t automate Excel via COM anyway). The modern approach is to generate .xlsx files directly using a library that writes the Open XML format.

.NET Document Library Comparison: Xceed PDF Library vs Words for .NET

If you’re building .NET apps that generate, edit, or automate documents, it’s easy to lump “Word” and “PDF” into the same bucket. In practice, they solve different problems. This post breaks down the practical differences between Xceed PDF Library for .NET and Xceed Words for .NET, so you can pick the right tool (or the right combo) for your workflow.

.NET Document SDK: Words for .NET vs PDF Library for .NET

If you’re building .NET apps that need to generate, edit, or automate documents, you’ve probably felt the pain: Word templates that break, PDF workflows that turn into brittle hacks, and libraries that are either too limited or too heavy to ship.

PDF Generation in .NET 8: Best Practices with Clean Architecture

PDF generation is one of those “looks easy, gets messy fast” features. In .NET 8, you can keep it clean by treating PDF creation like a pipeline (inputs → rendering → output) and using C# 12 primary constructors to reduce boilerplate without hiding architecture. This guide shows a practical, production-friendly approach to PDF generation with a clean architecture mindset plus where primary constructors help (and where they don’t). This guide shows a practical, production-friendly approach to PDF generation with a clean architecture mindset plus where primary constructors help (and where they don’t).

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