: While older, many legacy versions (4.x and 5.x) are archived on the iTextSharp SourceForge page. Installation and Setup
: Parse text and images from existing PDF files.
If you are working in an environment without internet access or need to reference the DLL directly in a legacy project, you can download the compiled binaries from GitHub or SourceForge.
This is the safest and most efficient way to manage dependencies. It ensures you get the correct version and all necessary sub-dependencies.
using iTextSharp.text; using iTextSharp.text.pdf; using System.IO; Use code with caution. Basic Code Example: Creating a Simple PDF Here is a quick snippet to verify your installation works:
: iText has transitioned to a new architecture with iText 7 and 8. These versions offer better performance and modern .NET support (Standard/Core). If you are starting a new project , it is highly recommended to use the latest itext NuGet packages rather than the legacy itextsharp .
: Include the required namespaces at the top of your code file: