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WeasyPrintApache FOP
Free

Free and open source under the BSD 3-Clause licence; paid support packages are offered.

 Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Uses standard HTML and CSS print features
  • No browser engine needed
  • Supports PDF/A, PDF/X and PDF encryption
  • Runs from the command line or embedded in Java
  • Requires a Python 3.10+ environment
  • Aimed at developers rather than casual PDF conversion
  • Requires writing XSL-FO stylesheets
  • Needs a Java runtime
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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