Convert any file types to PDF

Aspose.PDF Product Family
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Hello,

our product supports (via a third-party component) conversion of the following files to PDF:

Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx)
Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx)
Rich Text Files (.rtf)
Text files (.txt)
Bitmap (.bmp)
JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, and more)
GIF
TIFF
PNG
CSV

We want to migrate to Aspose and I was wondering if you support conversion of these types and what is the best way to achieve it?

Regards.

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@profiler

Aspose provides robust support for converting various file types to PDF, including the formats you mentioned. Here’s a breakdown of how you can achieve this using Aspose.Words and other relevant libraries.

Supported File Types

Aspose.Words allows you to convert the following document formats to PDF:

  • Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Rich Text Files (.rtf)
  • Text files (.txt)
  • HTML
  • EPUB

Additionally, for image formats, Aspose.Imaging can be used to convert:

  • Bitmap (.bmp)
  • JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
  • GIF
  • TIFF
  • PNG

Conversion Process

To convert documents to PDF using Aspose.Words, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install Aspose.Words: Ensure you have the Aspose.Words library installed in your project. You can find installation instructions on the Aspose website.

  2. Load the Document: Use the appropriate method to load your document. For example, to load a Word document:

    from aspose.words import Document

doc = Document("path/to/your/document.docx")

  3. Convert to PDF: Use the save method to convert the document to PDF format.

    doc.save("path/to/output/document.pdf")

Additional Options

Aspose.Words provides various options to customize the PDF output, such as:

  • Specifying PDF compliance levels (e.g., PDF/A).
  • Preserving document structure and custom properties.
  • Handling images and fonts during the conversion process.

For image conversions, you can use Aspose.Imaging similarly:

from aspose.imaging import Image

image = Image.load("path/to/image.jpg")
image.save("path/to/output/image.pdf")

Conclusion

By utilizing Aspose.Words for document formats and Aspose.Imaging for images, you can effectively convert a wide range of file types to PDF. This flexibility ensures that you can maintain the integrity and appearance of your documents across different formats.

If you have any specific requirements or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Sources

[1]: Python Document Conversion - The Complete Guide | Aspose.Words Python
[2]: Options When Converting to PDF|Aspose.Words for .NET