WPF's built-in control library hasn't grown since 2010. Xceed Toolkit Plus for WPF delivers 103 controls — from DateTimePicker to PropertyGrid to a full docking framework — all running on .NET 10 with zero dependencies.
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.
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#.
Building WPF apps with DIY grids can quickly turn into a maintenance nightmare—slow UIs, missing features, endless hacks. Discover why Xceed DataGrid for WPF is the professional choice for .NET teams needing high-performance, customizable, and production-ready data grids that accelerate delivery and delight users.
Manual build, test, and deployment steps slow .NET teams down. Integrating Xceed libraries with GitHub Actions turns those steps into reliable, automated workflows so you ship faster with fewer regressions.
Most ZIP libraries for .NET slow you down with poor performance, data issues, and security gaps. Xceed Zip for .NET eliminates these headaches with fast, reliable, and secure compression plus a clean, developer-friendly API.
Built for serious .NET developers, Xceed Toolkit Plus for WPF delivers 185+ powerful controls, async data virtualization, and premium themes making high-performance, enterprise-grade UIs faster and easier than ever.
Looking to make your WPF app lightning-fast without a full rewrite? Xceed DataGrid for WPF is built for speed, but a few quick tweaks like enabling async data virtualization, switching to lightweight themes, and limiting visible columns can instantly boost your app’s performance. Discover how to get rapid results with minimal effort, and deliver a smooth, responsive user experience every time.