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Purpose
PDFsharp is an open-source .NET library for creating, modifying, merging, and splitting PDF documents programmatically.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Platforms
The Core build runs where .NET is available, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Docker, Blazor, and mobile devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Integrations
PDFsharp is distributed as NuGet packages, and its source code is available on GitHub.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Support
The maker offers prioritized email support packages, contract work, technical advice, integration help, and free community support through documentation, samples, and discussions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Headquarters
Troisdorf (Cologne Area), GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · pdfsharp.net
Company
PDFsharp and MigraDoc are developed by empira Software GmbH in Germany; its legal notice lists its address in Troisdorf, Germany.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Add-ons
PsX offerings include APIs for interactive PDF forms, Factur-X/ZUGFeRD e-invoices, PDF text and image extraction, Markdown-to-PDF conversion, and PowerShell-to-PDF conversion.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Cryptography
PDFsharp provides cryptography sample code based on Microsoft System.Security.Cryptography and BouncyCastle.Cryptography, but does not depend on those libraries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Dependencies
PDFsharp says it is self-contained apart from .NET or .NET Framework and some Microsoft extension libraries; its Core build has no Windows dependencies.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Drawing
The library can draw lines, curves, shapes, paths, text using OpenType fonts, and images including JPEG and PNG.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Licensing
The maker describes PDFsharp and MigraDoc as free open-source libraries under MIT, with a paid compliant license available for use without MIT notices or attribution.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
PDF capabilities
Listed PDF features include PDF/A archiving, PDF/UA accessibility, document encryption, and digital signatures.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Related library
MigraDoc creates documents from an object model with paragraphs, tables, styles, and automatic layout, and can render PDF or RTF.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.pdfsharp.net
Support policy
The documentation says generally only the latest released version is supported, and recommends the latest stable release for production code.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.pdfsharp.net
Windows builds
Separate WPF and GDI builds add Windows Presentation Foundation and WinForms functionality, including font and bitmap handling and a preview control.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com

Plans and prices

PDFsharp & MigraDoc Foundation Free Free and open source under MIT; optional compliant license Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Document builder service $499, paid once plus applicable taxes and fees Production ready C# code based on an existing document template Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Basic support Price not published p.a.; prices exclude VAT and other taxes 1–2 developers · prioritized email responses · 5 incidents per year Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Individual support Priced on request Request a quote Custom support needs Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Pro support Priced on request Get in touch More than 10 developers · prioritized email responses · extended support options Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
PsX solutions Priced on request Additional software for advanced requirements; sold under a separate license Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com
Standard support Price not published p.a.; prices exclude VAT and other taxes Up to 10 developers · prioritized email responses · 10 incidents per year Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdfsharp.com

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