Render PDF to XAML via .NET
.NET API to Export PDF to XAML on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Microsoft® PowerPoint
Aspose.Total for .NET is a powerful package of File Format Automation APIs that makes it easy to render PDF to XAML in two simple steps. The first step is to use the PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, to transform the PDF file format to PPTX. The second step is to use the Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, to convert the PPTX to XAML.
The PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, is a comprehensive library that enables developers to create, read, edit, and convert PDF documents. It provides a wide range of features such as text extraction, document manipulation, and image extraction. It also supports the conversion of PDF documents to other popular file formats such as HTML, XPS, and PPTX.
The Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, is a powerful library that enables developers to create, read, edit, and convert presentation documents. It provides a wide range of features such as text extraction, document manipulation, and image extraction. It also supports the conversion of presentation documents to other popular file formats such as HTML, XPS, and XAML.
Using Aspose.Total for .NET, developers can easily render PDF to XAML in two simple steps. The first step is to use the PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, to transform the PDF file format to PPTX. The second step is to use the Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, to convert the PPTX to XAML. This powerful package of File Format Automation APIs makes it easy to render PDF to XAML quickly and efficiently.
.NET API to Convert PDF to XAML
- Open PDF file using Document class
- Convert PDF to PPTX by using Save method
- Load PPTX file by using Presentation class
- Save the document to XAML format using
Save
method and set
Xamlas SaveFormat
Conversion Requirements
Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio with Install-Package Aspose.Total.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
Document document = new Document("input.pdf");
// save PDF as a PPTX
document.Save("PptxOutput.pptx", SaveFormat.Pptx);
// load PPTX with an instance of Presentation
Presentation presentation = new Presentation("PptxOutput.pptx");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Xaml
presentation.Save("output.xaml", SaveFormat.Xaml);
Get XMP Metadata from PDF File via .NET
While converting PDF to XAML, you might need extra XMP metadata information to prioritize your batch conversion process. For example you can get and sort your conversion documents based on creation date and process the documents accordingly. Aspose.PDF for .NET allows you to access a PDF file’s XMP metadata. To get a PDF file’s metadata, you can create a Document object and open the input PDF file. After that, you can get the file’s metadata using the Metadata property.
Document doc = new Document("input.pdf");
// get PDF XMP properties
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:CreateDate"]);
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:Nickname"]);
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:CustomProperty"]);
Create Read Only XAML File via .NET
By using Aspose.Slides for .NET API, you can further enhance the features of your conversion application. One of the feature can be to create your output file read only to increase security. The API allows you to set your XAML file to Read-Only, which means users (after they open the presentation) see the Read-Only recommendation.
Presentation presentation = new Presentation("PptxOutput.pptx");
// make XAML read only
presentation.ProtectionManager.ReadOnlyRecommended = true;
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Xaml
presentation.Save("output.xaml", SaveFormat.Xaml);
Explore PDF Conversion Options with .NET
What is PDF File Format?
PDF, or Portable Document Format, is a file format designed for presenting documents in a manner that remains consistent across various software applications, hardware devices, and operating systems. Each PDF file contains a comprehensive description of a fixed-layout document, encompassing text, fonts, graphics, and other necessary information for accurate display. Initially developed by Adobe Systems in the early 1990s, PDF served as a means to share computer documents while preserving text formatting and inline images.
PDF files are typically generated using software like Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF creation tools. Presently, PDF has become an open standard governed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standardization ensures compatibility and interoperability across different platforms and systems. To view PDF files, users can utilize free software such as Adobe Reader or other PDF viewers available.
One of the significant advantages of PDF is its platform independence, allowing seamless viewing and printing on a wide range of devices and operating systems. Regardless of the hardware or software used, the document’s layout and content will remain intact. This universal accessibility has contributed to the popularity of PDF as a preferred format for sharing and distributing documents across diverse platforms and systems.
PDF’s capability to encapsulate a complete document, including text, fonts, graphics, and formatting, makes it a reliable choice for various applications. Whether it’s sharing important reports, publishing e-books, distributing forms, or delivering professional presentations, PDF ensures consistent document rendering and reliable preservation of content across different environments.
What is XAML File Format?
XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) is an XML-based language developed by Microsoft for initializing objects and defining structured values. It is extensively used in Microsoft’s WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) technology for designing and building advanced user interfaces.
With XAML, it is possible to create a wide range of objects, including user interface elements such as buttons, text boxes, and media elements. Additionally, non-user interface objects such as brushes and geometries can also be defined using XAML.
Typically, XAML is compiled into a binary format that can be executed by a XAML processor. The XAML processor can be a standalone application like Microsoft’s Expression Blend tool or integrated into another application such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio IDE. When used in conjunction with WPF, XAML files are commonly compiled into a binary format known as BAML (Binary Application Markup Language). BAML is a more efficient format for storing and processing XAML-based user interface elements.
While XAML files are often compiled into binary formats, they can also be stored in a text-based format using XML (Extensible Markup Language). XML-based XAML files can be edited using any text editor due to the flexibility of XML. However, it is important to note that XML-based XAML files tend to be larger in size and may take longer to process compared to their binary counterparts.