Convert text to PDF in PHP

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+2 Q:

What would be the simplest, shortest way to turn a text file into a PDF file with PHP? With some basic example code if possible.

I've seen this but the examples don't show how to use a text file as input.

Thanks

+1 A:

You'll definitely need a library to write PDFs. I'd say try FPDF.

Pekka 2010-01-12 21:35:32

+2 A:

TCPDF is the best way to convert text or HTML to PDF.

Napolux 2010-01-12 21:36:18

+4 A:

TCPDF and FPDF can both render PDF output. If you're on a Linux system, you could also call the system's ghostscript to do it.

Gordon 2010-01-12 21:39:27

+1 for using the OS, since he is asking for the *simplest and shortest* - I expected this quality answer from a Gordon ;)

Gordon 2010-01-12 21:41:28

With his own definition of "simplest and shortest", we are just comparing apple and orange.

Jay Zeng 2010-01-12 21:43:04

Stack Overflow's multiple screen names rule! :)

Pekka 2010-01-12 21:43:12

@Jay true, but then again, it's up to the OP to provide proper requirements

Gordon 2010-01-12 21:45:40

+1 A:

Throwing Zend_Pdf into the ring as well.

And a somewhat old tutorial to get you started in addition to the extensive docs in the ZF manual:

Gordon 2010-01-12 21:58:04

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