print webpage into pdf file using java or javascript

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I have requirement to convert a web page into pdf using java or javascript. This pdf should exactly look like print format of webpage. So basically I have to print the html webpage into pdf doc using java or javascript

Check this out. xmlgraphics.apache.org/fop or you can use iText itextpdf.com (commercial). — CoolBeans
– CoolBeans, Commented Dec 7, 2010 at 21:12
iText is available as APGL or a commercial license... not just commercial. Also, iText's HTML rendering isn't all that hot. — Mark Storer
– Mark Storer, Commented Dec 7, 2010 at 21:38
Implementing it urself might be too much work and I don't think there are any good free packages out there. But, you could use Applescript or programmatically access the print facility in Windows to achieve this end. — euphoria83
– euphoria83, Commented Dec 8, 2010 at 12:40

Mark Storer · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-07 21:40:21Z

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I suggest wkhtmltopdf. It uses webkit to render HTML to PDF. Snazzy.

PS: "exactly" is a rather fickle concept in HTML. "Pixel perfect" simply won't happen.

answered Dec 7, 2010 at 21:40

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Christian Kuetbach · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-08 10:57:33Z

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Try http://code.google.com/p/flying-saucer/

But it is impossible to create an exactly equal looking pdf. There is no support for scrollabars in PDF. especially, if the PDF should be printed.

answered Dec 8, 2010 at 10:57

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