ReportLab's Open Source Libraries
The ReportLab Toolkit is the time-proven, ultra-robust open-source engine for programatically creating PDF documents and forms the foundation of RML; it also contains a library for creating platform-independent vector graphics. It's a fast, flexible, cross platform solution written in Python.
We offer the following software free of charge and open-source:
- The ReportLab Open Source PDF library (the ReportLab Toolkit) - our proven, industry-strength PDF generating software. Programmatically create any kind of PDF document.
- PyRXP - the fastest validating XML parser available for Python, and quite possibly anywhere!
- Preppy - ReportLab's versatile text-preprocessor
All our products are cross-platform, and are known to work with Windows, Macintosh (8/9 & OS X), Solaris, AIX, Linux, FreeBSD and more.
Need Help? Try the FAQ, the Documentation, or the Mailing List. Alternatively, visit our solutions page for information about the systems we can build for you.
Considering an upgrade to ReportLab PLUS? See the feature comparison below:
Feature Comparison: Open Source vs. ReportLab PLUS
| ReportLab Open Source | ReportLab PLUS | |
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| Cross Platform - Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris, AIX and more | |
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| Fast, flexible PDF generation | |
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| Easy to learn, XML-style syntax | |
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| Use stylesheets and templates | |
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| Bundled document templating system - "ReportLab's answer to ASP" | |
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| Reuse existing PDFs | |
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| Include vector graphics in your output | |
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| Simple, automated volume form-filling | |
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| ReportLab's extra libraries and utilities | |
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| Priority telephone and email support | |
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