Convert HTML to PDF via Java
HTML to PDF Java conversion to convert single or multiple pages to PDF using On-premise Java library.
Aspose.Cells for Java
Overview
How to Convert HTML to PDF Using Java
In order to render HTML to PDF, we will use Aspose.Cells for Java API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use conversion API for Java platform. You can download its latest version directly from Maven and install it within your Maven-based project by adding the following configurations to the pom.xml.
Repository
<repository>
<id>AsposeJavaAPI</id>
<name>Aspose Java API</name>
<url>https://repository.aspose.com/repo/</url>
</repository>
Dependency
<dependency>
<groupId>com.aspose</groupId>
<artifactId>aspose-cells</artifactId>
<version>version of aspose-cells API</version>
<classifier>jdk17</classifier>
</dependency>
Steps to Convert HTML to PDF via Java
Java developers can easily convert HTML file to PDF in just a few lines of code.
- Load HTML file with an instance of Workbook class
- Call Workbook.save method
- Pass output path with PDF extension as parameter
- Check specified path for resultant PDF file
System Requirements
Before running the Java conversion source code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Java Runtime Environment for JSP/JSF Application and Desktop Applications.
- Get latest version of Aspose.Cells for Java directly from Maven.
import com.aspose.cells.Workbook;
Workbook workbook = new Workbook("Input.xlsx");
workbook.save("Output.pdf");
Java Spreadsheet Manipulation Library
Excel API can be used to create, edit, convert and render Microsoft Excel formats to different formats. Moreover, it can be used for comprehensive charting, scalable reporting and reliable calculations within software applications. Aspose.Cells is a standalone API and it does not require any software like Microsoft or OpenOffice.HTML What is HTML File Format
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is the extension for web pages created for display in browsers. Known as language of the web, HTML has evolved with requirements of new information requirements to be displayed as part of web pages. The latest variant is known as HTML 5 that gives a lot of flexibility for working with the language. HTML pages are either received from server, where these are hosted, or can be loaded from local system as well. Each HTML page is made up of HTML elements such as forms, text, images, animations, links, etc. These elements are represented by tags and several others where each tag has start and end. It can also embed applications written in scripting languages such as JavaScript and Style Sheets (CSS) for overall layout representation.
Read MorePDF What is PDF File Format
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a type of document created by Adobe back in 1990s. The purpose of this file format was to introduce a standard for representation of documents and other reference material in a format that is independent of application software, hardware as well as Operating System. The PDF file format has full capability to contain information like text, images, hyperlinks, form-fields, rich media, digital signatures, attachments, metadata, Geospatial features and 3D objects in it that can become as part of source document.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert HTML into many other file formats including few listed below.