Add Print to PDF Capability in Your Windows App Instantly Using Virtual PDF Printer SDK
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Add seamless "Print to PDF" functionality to your Windows app with VeryPDF Virtual PDF Printer SDKno reinventing the wheel.
Every app I built felt unfinished until I solved this
I still remember the client call that made me wince.
"Why can't I just print this to a PDF like everything else?"
It was a fair question. We'd built a slick Windows-based database system for invoice managementbut it couldn't export to PDF. Not natively. Not smoothly.
Users had to copy-paste into Word, then save as PDF. Clunky. Manual. Time-wasting.
I needed a way to embed 'Print to PDF' directly into my app, without building an entire PDF engine from scratch. That's when I found the VeryPDF Virtual PDF Printer Driver SDK.
Here's how I fixed the PDF export problemwithout coding headaches
As a dev, I've seen too many PDF libraries try to be everything: bloated, overly complex, and expensive.
VeryPDF's Virtual PDF Printer SDK? It just works.
It installs itself as a printer subsystem, meaning any app that can printcan now also print to a high-quality PDF.
That's game-changing.
And because it's a developer SDK, you can hook into it programmatically, offering your users seamless "Print to PDF" features.
Who should be using this?
If you're building anything on Windows that generates reports, documents, forms, or invoices, and your users ask to "print or save to PDF"this is for you.
You'll get serious mileage from it if you're working in:
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Enterprise internal tools
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Point-of-sale systems
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Accounting or legal software
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Medical records
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CRM tools
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Legacy VB, FoxPro, Access apps
Basically, if your app printsit can now print to PDF with zero drama.
What makes this SDK a powerhouse
Let me break down some features that made me stick with it (and ditch other tools):
1. Drop-dead simple integration
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Supports C, C++, VB, Delphi, .NET, FoxPro, you name it.
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It's 32-bit and 64-bit compatible.
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Works across Windows XP to Windows 11 (yes, even on Terminal/Citrix servers).
Took me less than an hour to embed it into my app and test the first working PDF print.
2. Auto-saving & silent install = no user headaches
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You can set up auto file saving with dynamic names (timestamps, usernames, etc.).
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Silent installs mean you can ship your app with it pre-installedno user setup required.
No more "Where did it save?" or "How do I install the PDF driver?"
3. Secure, compressed, multi-language ready
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Create PDFs with 128-bit encryption.
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Full support for multi-language systems (no font glitches).
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Comes with extension modules for compression, email delivery, PDF/A conversion, and even watermarking.
What I loved most: dev-first design
I've tried other PDF SDKs. Most are built for end users first, and then maybe tacked on developer support.
VeryPDF's Virtual PDF Printer SDK feels like it was designed by someone who's shipped software and knows what devs need:
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No royalty fees for redistribution? Massive.
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Easy to script print jobs and manage output paths.
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Works cleanly even in restricted user environments (like RDP or Citrix).
And yeah, it saved me from having to build PDF exports line by line. That alone was worth it.
Final thoughts? This SDK saved my project
If you're like metrying to build solid apps without spending weeks on PDF outputthis tool's a no-brainer.
I'd highly recommend this to any developer who needs "Print to PDF" inside a Windows app. No fluff. No licensing nightmares. Just works.
Click here to try it out for yourself
Need something even more tailored?
VeryPDF doesn't stop at off-the-shelf SDKs. They've also got custom development services that go deep.
If your team needs advanced document processing for Windows, Linux, or cloud, they've got your back. Whether you're after:
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Custom PDF printer drivers (PDF, EMF, image)
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Print job monitoring and redirection
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PDF security, DRM, encryption
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Barcode recognition, OCR, or table extraction from scanned files
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Virtual print queues or hook layer monitoring
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Font conversion, document generation, or batch processing at scale
You can get in touch via VeryPDF's support center to scope out exactly what you need.
FAQs
1. Can I integrate the SDK into my C#/.NET application?
Absolutely. The SDK includes ActiveX controls and .NET compatibility for easy integration.
2. Will it work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Yes. It supports everything from Windows XP up through Windows 11 and even Terminal Server setups.
3. Can I automate PDF file saving?
Yes. You can enable auto-save with custom naming patterns, so users never need to click "Save As."
4. Is it really royalty-free?
Yup. You can redistribute the PDF printer in your app with no extra licensing fees.
5. Does it support PDF security like encryption or password protection?
It sure does. With extension modules, you can apply 40-bit, 128-bit, or even 256-bit AES encryption.
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