# Latest Method for generating pdf

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/latest-method-for-generating-pdf/179348>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [November 23, 2009, 5:02am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/latest-method-for-generating-pdf/179348 "2009-11-23T05:02:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![artchrst](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@artchrst](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/artchrst)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 5:02am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/latest-method-for-generating-pdf/179348/1 "2009-11-23T05:02:33Z")

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Hi Guys,

I’ve searched for a while how to generate pdf in Rails.

It seems that the best way was Prince, but it is expensive.

And the solution defeated others for yrs.

Is there any new common way to convert rails views into pdf? I need a  
free or cheap method.

Thanks much!  
Arthur

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**Author:** ![artchrst](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@artchrst](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/artchrst)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 7:22am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/latest-method-for-generating-pdf/179348/2 "2009-11-23T07:22:38Z")

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Arthur C. wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> 
> I’ve searched for a while how to generate pdf in Rails.
> 
> It seems that the best way was Prince, but it is expensive.
> 
> And the solution defeated others for yrs.
> 
> Is there any new common way to convert rails views into pdf? I need a  
> free or cheap method.

Prawn, acts\_as\_flying\_saucer, wkhtmltopdf. One of those should suit  
your needs.

> Thanks much!  
> Arthur

## Best,

Marnen Laibow-Koser  
[http://www.marnen.org](http://www.marnen.org)  
removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid

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**Author:** ![artchrst](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@artchrst](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/artchrst)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/latest-method-for-generating-pdf/179348/3 "2009-11-23T14:43:03Z")

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Hi Marnen,

Thanks so much!

Arthur

Marnen Laibow-Koser wrote:

> Arthur C. wrote:
> 
> > Hi Guys,
> > 
> > I’ve searched for a while how to generate pdf in Rails.
> > 
> > It seems that the best way was Prince, but it is expensive.
> > 
> > And the solution defeated others for yrs.
> > 
> > Is there any new common way to convert rails views into pdf? I need a  
> > free or cheap method.
> 
> Prawn, acts\_as\_flying\_saucer, wkhtmltopdf. One of those should suit  
> your needs.
> 
> > Thanks much!  
> > Arthur
> 
> ## Best,
> 
> Marnen Laibow-Koser  
> [http://www.marnen.org](http://www.marnen.org)  
> removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid