PlutoPrint: Python Library for HTML to PDF and Image Conversion
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sammycage
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
PlutoPrint is a Python library for converting HTML/XML content into high-quality PDFs and images using PlutoBook's rendering engine. It provides a simple API for generating documents like reports, invoices, and tickets, with installation requiring PlutoBook dependencies.
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It is based on PlutoBook’s robust rendering engine and provides a simple API to convert your HTML into crisp PDF documents or vibrant image files
This makes it ideal for reports, invoices, or visual snapshots
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