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Adapt Spreadsheets for Global Users

June 11, 2026
Support regional languages and cultural conventions by using localization to make spreadsheet applications more accessible and intuitive.

Localization in spreadsheet components enables applications to present spreadsheet interfaces, menus, dialogs, functions, and user-facing messages in the user's preferred language and regional format. This helps organizations deliver a more familiar and accessible experience to global audiences while supporting regional conventions such as date formats, number formatting, currencies, and translated interface elements. By adapting the spreadsheet environment to different languages and cultures, localization can improve usability, reduce training requirements, and help applications meet the expectations of international users.

Several ASP.NET Core spreadsheet controls offer support for localization including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet provides localization support for its user interface, allowing developers to translate dialogs, menus, and other interface elements while also supporting culture-specific formatting for dates, numbers, and currencies.
  • Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet offers localization capabilities that enable developers to customize and translate component messages, adapt interface text to different languages, and apply culture-aware formatting and parsing.
  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet includes built-in localization support that allows spreadsheet controls to display translated UI text and regional settings, while also supporting culture-specific formats for values, dates, and numerical data.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our ASP.NET Core spreadsheet controls comparison.

Compare ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet Controls

Render PDFs Sharply with SVG Conversion

June 11, 2026
Convert PDFs to SVG with crisp scaling, faster rendering, and enhanced interactivity across all devices and screen sizes.

Converting PDFs to SVG in PDF Viewers enables content to be rendered as scalable vector graphics, keeping text, diagrams, and illustrations sharp at any zoom level. This improves viewing quality, responsiveness, and browser performance while ensuring documents remain crisp across all devices and high resolution displays. Common use cases include web based PDF viewers, technical documentation, engineering drawings, and applications that support annotations and interactive document experiences.

Several .NET PDF Viewer components allow you to convert PDFs to SVG's, including:

  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS lets you convert PDFs to SVG for sharp, scalable rendering and responsive viewing across browsers.
  • ImageGear for .NET by Accusoft allows you to transform PDF pages into SVG, preserving visual fidelity for high quality viewing.
  • LEADTOOLS PDF facilitates PDF to SVG conversion, delivering crisp vector rendering and smooth interactive document experiences.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET PDF Viewer components.

Compare .NET PDF Viewer Components

Improve Report Layouts with AI Report Wizard

June 11, 2026
ActiveReports.NET v20.1 adds AI driven Smart Data Regions that create consistent layouts with improved readability and less manual editing.

ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS is a reporting solution for the Microsoft .NET platform that enables developers to create and deliver data-driven reports in web, desktop, and cloud applications. It supports multiple report types, including section, page, and RDL (Report Definition Language) reports, and provides visual designers, a robust rendering engine, and export options such as PDF and Excel. Designed to integrate with modern .NET and ASP.NET Core applications, it helps teams build interactive, enterprise-grade reporting features into their software.

The ActiveReports.NET v20.1 update includes AI Driven Smart Data Regions, enabling developers to generate cleaner and more consistent report layouts automatically. By applying standardized date formatting, removing duplicate columns, and using structured grouped table layouts with appropriate headers, footers, and page breaks, it reduces the need for manual report refinement while improving readability and navigation. This enhancement helps development teams deliver professional quality reports more efficiently and ensures more consistent results from AI generated report designs.

To see a full list of what's new in v20.1, see our release notes.

ActiveReports.NET is licensed per developer. Dependent on geographic location it is available as either an Annual (Timed) Subscription License or as a Perpetual Developer License which comes with 1 year of software updates and support. Each developer requires a license to design, develop, or maintain applications. The Annual Subscription License must be renewed each year to continue to work with the software. Published applications are royalty free and do not expire. Optional pipeline licenses available for CI/CD build servers. See our ActiveReports.NET licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our ActiveReports.NET product page.

Create Rich Content with a Block-Based Editor

June 9, 2026
Syncfusion's new ASP.NET Core Block Editor lets users build structured, engaging content with reusable blocks and an intuitive editing experience.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise provides a comprehensive collection of UI components and frameworks for building modern cross-platform applications. It offers over 1,800 components compatible with .NET WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET Core & MVC, WinUI, MAUI, JavaScript, Blazor, and more, enabling seamless application development across diverse devices and operating systems.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise has added a new ASP.NET Core Block Editor control bringing a flexible content-authoring experience to web applications, allowing users to create and organize rich content through intuitive, block-based editing. By supporting structured content elements such as text, images, lists, and other reusable blocks, the control simplifies the creation of dynamic pages while improving content consistency and maintainability. For developers, the Block Editor offers an efficient way to incorporate modern content management capabilities into ASP.NET Core applications, reducing the need for custom development and helping deliver engaging editing experiences with less effort.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise is licensed per developer and is available as a 12 Month Timed Subscription License which includes support and maintenance. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise product page.

Build Desktop Apps with Visual Studio-Like UI

June 9, 2026
Actipro WPF Studio delivers intuitive Visual Studio style docking and window management for faster development and improved usability.

Actipro WPF Studio is a complete suite of WPF UI controls and components for building modern Windows desktop applications, including charts, docking, syntax editing, grids, navigation, gauges, editors, and Microsoft Office style interfaces. Designed to simplify complex application development, it helps developers create professional, feature rich business applications, developer tools, and data driven solutions faster while improving usability and user experience.

Actipro WPF Studio improves WPF application development by providing a comprehensive set of integrated UI controls and components that help developers build professional desktop applications faster and with less custom code. Its included features such as advanced docking, syntax editing, charts, grids, editors, navigation controls, and Microsoft Office style interfaces simplify the creation of complex user experiences while maintaining consistency, performance, and usability across applications. Designed for enterprise software, business tools, and data driven applications, it enables developers to deliver modern, feature rich interfaces more efficiently while reducing development and maintenance effort.

Actipro WPF Studio is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Actipro WPF Studio licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our Actipro WPF Studio product page.