Xhtml2pdf

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A library for converting HTML into PDFs using ReportLab

Overview

Xhtml2pdf is a powerful library designed to simplify the process of converting HTML documents into PDFs using ReportLab. This tool caters to developers who need to create PDF files dynamically from web content, offering a seamless solution for generating reports, invoices, and other document types directly from HTML.

Utilizing Xhtml2pdf allows for a high degree of customization and control over the resulting PDF output. With its support for CSS styles and HTML features, this library ensures that your PDFs maintain the visual integrity of the original web content, making it an essential tool for anyone who frequently deals with document generation.

Features

  • HTML to PDF Conversion: Effortlessly convert complete HTML documents into high-quality PDF files, maintaining the layout and structure.

  • CSS Support: Leverage the power of CSS to style your PDFs, allowing for customized designs that match your branding or document requirements.

  • Dynamic Content Generation: Generate PDFs on-the-fly by rendering HTML templates, making it ideal for web applications that need to produce reports or invoices in real time.

  • Accessibility: Simple integration into existing Python applications, reducing the hassle of complex setups and enabling quick implementation.

  • Quality Output: Produces well-formatted PDF documents that reflect the quality and precision of your original HTML, ensuring professional results.

  • Multi-Page Support: Handle multi-page documents smoothly, allowing for lengthy reports to be converted into easy-to-read PDFs without losing format.

  • Font Handling: Use custom fonts in your PDFs by embedding them, ensuring that the desired typography is preserved in the final output.