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Best DataGrid for WPF? Built-In vs. Xceed Compared

The built-in WPF DataGrid handles the basics — sorting, binding, simple editing. But once you need master-detail, async virtualization, Excel export, or modern theming, you hit its limits fast. This article compares it to Xceed DataGrid for WPF with working code examples, a feature table, and practical gotchas from real usage.
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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#.
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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.

Xceed Summer Release 2025v3

Xceed 2025v3 delivers targeted upgrades across WPF, SFTP, and Words for .NET, engineered to remove workflow friction and expand automation capabilities for modern .NET teams.

VSLive! From Frankfurt to Beautiful Las Vegas

Final Day at Basta! 2025

Xceed at BASTA! 2025 — Greetings from Frankfurt!

February 3rd, 2024 Release

Xceed is always committed to keeping our tools up to date with the latest technologies, and this release is no different. With support for .NET 9 rolled out across many of our libraries, we’re making sure you have everything you need to build modern and reliable applications. Along the way, we’ve also added several improvements and features to make your work smoother and more efficient

New .NET 9 WPF Features!

.NET 9 introduces the Fluent Theme to WPF, offering modernized controls, high DPI support, and enhanced accessibility. Performance improvements include optimized rendering, faster startup, and better data binding efficiency, along with updated tooling like XAML Hot Reload. Xceed integrates the Fluent Theme into its WPF controls, ensuring a cohesive design and ongoing compatibility with new .NET features.

Live from VS Live! 360 in Orlando, Florida

We’re exploring the latest in .NET 9, AI, and cross-platform development with .NET MAUI. At Xceed, we’re committed to empowering developers through cutting-edge tools for WPF, MAUI, and beyond.

PDF Library for .Net is now out! Bundle it with Words for .Net for only 100$ for a limited time at checkout