Convert Word file to PDF in C# and VB.NET

Convert Word file (DOCX) to PDF in C# and VB.NET with GemBox.Document component.

GemBox.Document is a C# / VB.NET component that enables developers to read, write, convert and print document files (DOCX, HTML, PDF, XPS) from .NET applications in a simple and efficient way without the need for Microsoft Word on either the developer or client machines.
GemBox.Document Free is free of charge while GemBox.Document Professional is a commercial version licensed per developer.
For more information, see GemBox.Document features and why GemBox.Document outperforms Word automation.

Following example converts a Word file (DOCX) to PDF format.

C# code

// Convert Word file (DOCX) to PDF.
DocumentModel.Load("Document.docx").Save("Document.pdf");

VB.NET code

' Convert Word file (DOCX) to PDF.
DocumentModel.Load("Document.docx").Save("Document.pdf")

For a more detailed example, see Convert sample from GemBox.Document Sample Explorer.