In the world of digital documentation, the ability to seamlessly convert files from one format to another is invaluable. For many businesses, the need often arises to convert HTML files to PDF format, especially when dealing with invoices, reports, or other important documents. Two popular solutions for this task are docPrint Pro 8.0 and HTML Converter Command Line. Let's delve into the nuances of each to help you make an informed decision.
✅ Understanding docPrint Pro 8.0:
docPrint Pro 8.0 offers HTML to PDF conversion via a Virtual PDF Printer Driver. This means that it emulates a printer driver to generate PDF output from HTML files. Users can initiate the conversion process via the command line interface, streamlining the process for batch conversions or automated workflows.
For those interested in exploring docPrint Pro 8.0, a trial version is available for download from the VeryPDF website.
https://www.verypdf.com/app/document-converter/try-and-buy.html#buy_pro
After you install docPrint Pro v8.0, you can run following command lines to convert HTML files to PDF files,
"C:\Program Files (x86)\docPrint Pro v8.0\doc2pdf.exe" -s "htmlheader=Page Header Test" -s "htmlfooter=Page Footer Test" -i http://www.verypdf.com -o C:\out.pdf
"C:\Program Files (x86)\docPrint Pro v8.0\doc2pdf.exe" -s "htmlheader=original" -s "htmlfooter=original" -i http://www.verypdf.com -o C:\out.pdf
"C:\Program Files (x86)\docPrint Pro v8.0\doc2pdf.exe" -s "htmlheader=&w &d &T" -s "htmlfooter=&u &D &p of &P" -i http://www.verypdf.com -o C:\out.pdf
"C:\Program Files (x86)\docPrint Pro v8.0\doc2pdf.exe" -s marginleft=0 -s margintop=0 -s marginright=0 -s marginbottom=0 -i http://www.verypdf.com -o C:\out.pdf
"C:\Program Files (x86)\docPrint Pro v8.0\doc2pdf.exe" -s PrintHTMLBackground=1 -i http://www.verypdf.com -o C:\out.pdf
✅ Exploring HTML Converter Command Line:
In contrast, HTML Converter Command Line provides direct rendering of HTML files into PDF format. This eliminates the need for a virtual printer driver and offers a more streamlined conversion process. By executing specific command line instructions, users can quickly convert HTML files to PDFs with ease.
If you're intrigued by HTML Converter Command Line, you can test its capabilities with the trial version available on the VeryPDF website.
https://www.verypdf.com/app/html-converter/try-and-buy.html#cmd
If you are using HTML Converter Command Line application, you can run following command line to convert a HTML file to PDF file,
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX test.htm _test1.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://www.verypdf.com _web1.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -html2pdf2 test.htm _test_html2pdf2.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -webkit test.htm _test_webkit.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -webkit http://www.verypdf.com _web_webkit.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -webkit http://www.verypdf.com/artprint/docprintsdk.htm _verypdf_webkit.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -webkit2 test.htm _test_webkit2.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -webkit2 -width 1080 -height 1080 http://www.verypdf.com _web_webkit2.pdf
htmltools.exe -$ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -webkit2 -width 1080 -height 1080 http://www.verypdf.com/artprint/docprintsdk.htm _verypdf_webkit2.pdf
The options -webkit and -webkit2 will render HTML files to PDF files with Webkit engine.
✅ Distinguishing Features:
The primary difference between docPrint Pro 8.0 and HTML Converter Command Line lies in their conversion methodologies. While docPrint Pro relies on a Virtual PDF Printer Driver, HTML Converter Command Line renders HTML files directly into PDFs. Your choice between the two may depend on factors such as workflow preferences, system dependencies, and conversion speed.
✅ Addressing PDF/A Compliance:
One common inquiry is whether HTML Converter Command Line can generate PDF/A documents. Unfortunately, this tool does not offer native support for PDF/A conversion. However, VeryDOC offers a dedicated solution for this purpose -- the PDF to PDF/A Converter Command Line. This software is designed explicitly for converting regular PDF files into PDF/A-compliant formats. It supports various PDF/A standards, including PDF/A-1a, PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2a, PDF/A-2b, PDF/A-2u, PDF/A-3a, PDF/A-3b, and PDF/A-3u.
With PDF to PDF/A Converter Command Line, users can convert standard PDF files into PDF/A-compliant formats, including the sought-after PDF/A-3 format for embedding XML data. The software provides various compliance options to meet specific requirements, ensuring compatibility and long-term archivability of documents.
You can use VeryDOC PDF to PDF/A Converter Command Line software to convert normal PDF files to PDF/A files, you may download the trial version of PDF to PDF/A Converter Command Line software from following web page to try,
https://www.verydoc.com/pdf-to-pdfa.html
PDF to PDF/A Converter Command Line software can convert normal PDF files to PDF/A-3 Formats, it supports following options,
-pdfcompliance <string> : Set PDFCompliance
-pdfcompliance PDFA1b
-pdfcompliance PDFA1a
-pdfcompliance PDFA2b
-pdfcompliance PDFA2u
-pdfcompliance PDFA2a
-pdfcompliance PDFA3b
-pdfcompliance PDFA3u
-pdfcompliance PDFA3a
for example,
pdf2pdfa.exe -mode 3 -pdfcompliance PDFA1a C:\in.pdf C:\pdfa-out.pdf
pdf2pdfa.exe -mode 3 -pdfcompliance PDFA3b C:\in.pdf C:\pdfa-out.pdf
pdf2pdfa.exe -mode 3 -pdfcompliance PDFA3u C:\in.pdf C:\pdfa-out.pdf
pdf2pdfa.exe -mode 3 -pdfcompliance PDFA3a C:\in.pdf C:\pdfa-out.pdf
✅ Conclusion:
In conclusion, both docPrint Pro 8.0 and HTML Converter Command Line offer efficient solutions for HTML to PDF conversion. The choice between the two depends on your preferences regarding conversion methodology and additional features like PDF/A compliance. If you require direct rendering and simplicity, HTML Converter Command Line might be the ideal choice. However, if you prefer the familiarity of a virtual printer driver or require PDF/A compliance, docPrint Pro 8.0 coupled with PDF to PDF/A Converter Command Line might better suit your needs. Explore the trial versions of these tools to determine which aligns best with your workflow and requirements.