Converting HTML to PDF in Python with Flask

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Summary: Learn how to convert HTML to PDF using Python and Flask. This guide provides a step-by-step guide on integrating PDF conversion in your Flask web application. Explore the tools and libraries available to make this process seamless.
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Converting HTML to PDF in Python with Flask

If you're working on a web application using Python with Flask and need to convert HTML content to a PDF file, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk through the process of integrating HTML to PDF conversion into your Flask application.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the implementation, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed:

Python: Ensure you have Python installed on your system.

Flask: Install Flask using pip install Flask.

PDFkit: PDFkit is a Python wrapper for the wkhtmltopdf command line tool. Install it with pip install pdfkit.

Setting up the Flask App

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Integrating PDFkit for HTML to PDF Conversion

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Replace /path/to/wkhtmltopdf with the actual path to the wkhtmltopdf executable on your system.

Running the Application

Start your Flask application by running:

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Congratulations! You've successfully integrated HTML to PDF conversion into your Flask application.

Feel free to customize the code to fit your specific requirements. Explore additional options and configurations provided by PDFkit to enhance the PDF conversion process.