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Purpose
Prince converts HTML into PDFs for printing, downloading, and archiving, and typesets HTML content for publishing.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Audience
The maker describes a separate Prince for Books branch aimed at pagination and hyphenation quality requested by book publishers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Platforms
Prince 17 downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux distributions, generic Linux, AWS Lambda, and FreeBSD.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Integrations
Maker-provided integration packages include Python and Node.js packages that bundle the engine, plus Java, C#/.NET, and PHP wrappers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Support
Server and Desktop Licenses include 12 months of upgrades and email support, with additional 12-month support contracts available afterward.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Headquarters
Melbourne, AustraliaRead 28 Sep 2026 · princexml.com
Cloud APIs
DocRaptor and EuroPDF offer cloud APIs for using Prince without a local installation.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Docker
Prince Docker images are available from Docker Hub.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Download and trial status
Prince 17 is free to download for testing and noncommercial use; commercial use requires a license or access through a service.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Input formats
Prince supports HTML, Markdown, XML, SVG, CSS, common image formats, and JavaScript.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Layout
Features include headers and footers, page numbers, duplex printing, tables, columns, floats, footnotes, and cross-references.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Maker and headquarters
Prince is developed, supported, and marketed by YesLogic Pty Ltd, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
PDF features
PDF output features include bookmarks, links, metadata, encryption, document security, embedded and subset fonts, and attachments.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Privacy and security
YesLogic says it uses commercially acceptable means to protect personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security; the privacy policy covers the Prince website service.Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com

Plans and prices

Desktop License $495, paid once USD $495 One user on one computer · self-publishing or internal documents Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Per Server Academic Discount $1,900, paid once USD $1900 Academic institutions · includes 12 months of upgrades and support Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Commercial Site License $2,000 a year Annual; starts around USD $2000 per year for startups; quote based on document type and volume Any number of servers on own cluster or cloud · upgrades and support included Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
Per Server License $3,800, paid once One-time; displayed price is $3800 per unit, with volume discounts For government and other noncommercial entities · internal use or documents published free of charge · includes 12 months of upgrades and support Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com
OEM License Priced on request Case-by-case quote For vendors embedding PDF generation in their software · terms consider business model and application distribution Read 5 Oct 2026 · princexml.com

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