Getting started with Nutrient .NET SDK
Nutrient .NET SDK has two packages. One license works with both.
Start with Nutrient.SDK
The Nutrient.SDK package is the recommended starting point for new projects.
- Build new applications on .NET.
- Use a simpler, document-centric C# API.
- Extract document data with AI.
Need GdPicture features or framework support?
Use the GdPicture package if your project needs the following:
- Support for an existing GdPicture app.
- .NET Framework or .NET SDK.
- Desktop viewers for Windows.
- Scanner integration or COM support.
Compare the packages
| Criteria | Nutrient.SDK (new) | GdPicture.API (established) |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | New projects on current .NET | Existing apps or broad framework support |
| Target frameworks | .NET SDK | .NET SDK and .NET Framework |
| Data extraction | Text, OCR, and AI-powered structured data extraction | Text, OCR, tables, and form data |
| API style | Idiomatic, document-centric (Document.Open(...)) | Full GdPicture.NET toolkit (GdPictureImaging, GdPicturePDF, …) |
| Install | dotnet add package Nutrient.SDK | dotnet add package GdPicture.API |
| Namespace | using Nutrient; | using GdPicture14; |
| Windows viewers (WPF/WinForms/MAUI) | — | Available as companion packages |
More ways to use GdPicture
Use cases
Nutrient .NET SDK can be used for a variety of use cases. Below are a few examples.