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How to Export Barcodes as PDF

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Hairil Hasyimi Bin Omar
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In this article, we'll explore how we can use IronBarcode to export barcodes to PDF. With IronBarcode, barcodes can be exported as either a file, binary data, or memory stream.

How to Export Barcodes as PDF in C#

  1. Download C# library to Export Barcodes as PDFs in C#
  2. Export Barcodes as PDF File
  3. Export Barcodes as PDF Binary Data
  4. Export Barcodes as PDF Stream

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Export Barcodes as PDF File

To save a barcode as a PDF file, first create a GeneratedBarcode object with BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode and then use the SaveAsPdf() method to convert and save a file to disk. The following code snippet demonstrates how this works.

:path=/static-assets/barcode/content-code-examples/how-to/ExportBarcodeAsPdfFile.cs
using IronBarCode;

GeneratedBarcode myBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeEncoding.DataMatrix);
myBarcode.SaveAsPdf("myBarcode.pdf");
Imports IronBarCode

Private myBarcode As GeneratedBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeEncoding.DataMatrix)
myBarcode.SaveAsPdf("myBarcode.pdf")
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Export Barcodes as PDF Binary Data

To export as PDF binary data, generate a barcode and then call the ToPdfBinaryData() method. This outputs the PDF binary data as a byte[] array. The following code snippet demonstrates how this works.

:path=/static-assets/barcode/content-code-examples/how-to/ExportBarcodeAsPdfBinaryData.cs
using IronBarCode;

GeneratedBarcode myBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeEncoding.DataMatrix);
byte[] myBarcodeByte = myBarcode.ToPdfBinaryData();
Imports IronBarCode

Private myBarcode As GeneratedBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeEncoding.DataMatrix)
Private myBarcodeByte() As Byte = myBarcode.ToPdfBinaryData()
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Export Barcodes as PDF Stream

To export as a memory stream, generate a barcode and then call the ToPdfStream() method. This method returns a System.IO.Stream object. The following code snippet demonstrates how this works.

:path=/static-assets/barcode/content-code-examples/how-to/ExportBarcodeAsPdfStream.cs
using IronBarCode;
using System.IO;

GeneratedBarcode myBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeEncoding.DataMatrix);
Stream myBarcodeStream = myBarcode.ToPdfStream();
Imports IronBarCode
Imports System.IO

Private myBarcode As GeneratedBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeEncoding.DataMatrix)
Private myBarcodeStream As Stream = myBarcode.ToPdfStream()
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this powerful .NET Barcode Library?

IronBarcode is a powerful .NET Barcode Library that allows you to create, read, and export barcodes in various formats, including PDF.

How can I export barcodes as a PDF file?

To export barcodes as a PDF file using IronBarcode, create a GeneratedBarcode object with BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode and use the SaveAsPdf() method to save it to disk.

How do I export barcodes as PDF binary data?

To export barcodes as PDF binary data using IronBarcode, generate a barcode and then use the ToPdfBinaryData() method, which outputs the PDF binary data as a byte[] array.

Can I export barcodes as a PDF stream?

Yes, you can export barcodes as a PDF stream by generating a barcode and calling the ToPdfStream() method in IronBarcode, which returns a System.IO.Stream object.

What are the steps to download the library needed to export barcodes as PDFs in C#?

To download the library, visit the NuGet package page for the BarCode library and follow the instructions to install it in your C# project.

What code is needed to save a barcode as a PDF file?

Use the following code snippet with IronBarcode: ```csharp using IronBarCode; GeneratedBarcode barcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("Example", BarcodeEncoding.Code128); barcode.SaveAsPdf("ExampleBarcode.pdf"); Console.WriteLine("Barcode saved as PDF file."); ```

How do I convert a barcode to PDF binary data?

To convert a barcode to PDF binary data using IronBarcode, use the following code snippet: ```csharp using IronBarCode; GeneratedBarcode barcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("Example", BarcodeEncoding.Code128); byte[] pdfBinaryData = barcode.ToPdfBinaryData(); Console.WriteLine("Barcode PDF binary data generated."); ```

What method should be used to convert a barcode to a PDF stream?

Use the ToPdfStream() method in IronBarcode to convert a barcode to a PDF stream, which returns a System.IO.Stream object.

Is it possible to work with the PDF stream to save it as a file or send it over a network?

Yes, once you have the PDF stream from the ToPdfStream() method in IronBarcode, you can work with it as you would with any System.IO.Stream object, including saving it to a file or sending it over a network.

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