In today's world, working with data is an integral part of many professions. Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular tools for processing and analyzing it. Formulas in Excel allow you to automate calculations, simplify data analysis, and make reports more informative. However, when exporting data to Excel, it was not always possible to immediately use all the features of formulas.

When developing reporting systems, it is important to be able not only to collect data and create graphs, but also to correctly format the results in different formats. Many users create documents in Microsoft Word (OOXML), where they actively use images: logos, charts, illustrations.

The FastReport .NET designer is an excellent tool for creating report templates. Various databases and file types can be used as data sources. By default, the standard designer includes data sources from: XML, CSV, JSON, MS Access, OLE DB, ODBC, and MS SQL. Also, in the report designer, you can connect to Postgres, MySQL, Firebird, MongoDB, Oracle, SQLite, Couchbase, RavenDB, Excel, and ClickHouse through separate plugins.

In the world of modern software development, creating high-quality and informative reports plays a key role in ensuring effective data analysis and informed decision-making. One of the key aspects of the FastReport .NET is the export of reports to various image formats such as JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and EMF.

Recently, we launched the FastReport Cloud service, which allows you to create, store, and export reports directly from the cloud storage. In this article, we will look at an example of exporting a report to PDF using FastReport Cloud.

When creating reporting systems, it's important to ensure that reporting tools are compatible with various databases. FastReport .NET is one of the most sought-after libraries for generating reports in .NET applications. In this article, we will go through the process of building and connecting the Firebird plugin in FastReport .NET through the report designer and via code.

We have already reviewed the differences between Publisher, Corporate Server, and Cloud in the previous article. In this material, we will discuss the reasons for replacing Publisher with the Corporate Server along with a migration plan.

The FastReport product line for creating, storing, and transmitting documents has been expanded with a new development. Since May 2025, it includes products such as Cloud, Corporate Server, and Publisher. In this article, we will take a detailed look at how these services help address different user needs so that you can choose the solution that best fits your requirements.