IronWord 2025.11.29

IronWord - The C# Word Library

IronWord is a C# library for creating, reading, and editing Word documents in .NET

IronWord is an intuitive C# library that simplifies Word document processing for .NET developers. Quickly generate, load, and save DOCX files with a straightforward API designed to streamline your document workflow and get you results in minutes.

Get Started in 3 Steps

1. Install the NuGet Package

PM> Install-Package IronWord

2. Create Your First DOCX

using IronWord;
using IronWord.Models;
using IronSoftware.Drawing;

// Load an existing DOCX
var docx1 = new WordDocument("existing.docx");

// Or, make a new DOCX
var docx_new = new WordDocument();

// Add a paragraph with text
Paragraph paragraphWithText = new();
var text = new TextContent()
{
    Text = "Hello IronWord!"
};
paragraphWithText.AddText(text);

docx1.AddParagraph(paragraphWithText);

// Add a paragraph with an image
ImageContent image = new ImageContent("example.jpg");
image.Width = 200; // In unit pixel
image.Height = 200; // In unit pixel
Paragraph paragraphWithImage = new Paragraph();

// Add image
paragraphWithImage.AddImage(image);

docx1.AddParagraph(new Paragraph(paragraphWithImage));

// Save over the existing DOCX
docx1.Save("existing.docx");

// Or save as a new DOCX
docx1.SaveAs("output.docx");

3. Explore More

Dive deeper with our extensive documentation and examples:

• Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to help you build your first WORD application.

• Code Examples: Practical examples of executable code for common tasks.

• How-To Guides: Practical, goal-oriented instructions to solve specific problems.

• Demo: Demonstrating guides that showcase how IronWORD works the way it does.

• API Reference: Detailed technical descriptions of the API and its components.

Key Features

• Create Words: Generate and populate new Word (docx) files from scratch.

• Edit Words: Programmatically find and replace text, insert images and shapes, and extract content for data processing.

• Style Words: Apply rich formatting and styling to any document element including texts and images.

Compatibility

IronWORD is built for modern .NET and supports a wide range of project types and operating systems.

• Platforms: .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET 8, .NET 7, .NET 6, .NET 5, Core 2x & 3x, Standard 2

• Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 (and above)

• App Models: Console, Web, and Desktop Apps

• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu)

• Cloud & Containerization Platforms: Azure, AWS, Docker

• IDEs: Microsoft Visual Studio or Jetbrains ReSharper & Rider

License

IronWORD is a commercially licensed product.

• Trial License: Get a free developer key to evaluate the full library with no commitment. Ideal for development and testing purposes. Start your trial HERE.

• Purchase a License: Unlock the library for use in commercial projects and get access to our full technical support. Purchase your license HERE.

Getting Help & Support

Have a question or running into an issue?

• Email Support: Reach out to our team directly at support@ironsoftware.com.

• Live Chat Support: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/word/#helpscout-support

• Report a Bug: https://ironsoftware.com/ticket-submission/

• Community: https://ironsoftware.com/company/iron-slack-community/