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April 21, 2026

Overview of Update 2026.2 for FastReport VCL

Version 2026.2 of the FastReport VCL introduces 10 new UI components for Delphi and Lazarus, an updated FastGrid with nested groupings, a report validation system.
April 09, 2026

Version 2026.2 for FastReport .NET is Now Available

Version 2026.2 of FastReport .NET adds .NET 10 support for all libraries. Key features include customization of the form (9 options) and the rotation angle of QR code modules, drag-and-drop band movement in the designer, a plugin for connecting to Google Sheets, an option to embed fonts when exporting to MS Word, and improved export to PDF (with ZUGFeRD support) and MS Excel. The WebReport architecture has also been optimized.     New Features .NET 10 support We have added .NET 10 support for FastReport .NET, FastReport.Core, FastReport.Core.Skia, FastReport.WPF, FastReport.Avalonia, as well as FastReport.Web, FastReport.Web.Skia, and FastReport.Blazor.Wasm. This platform improves application performance and adds many new features to your projects. You can read about the changes in our article at this link. Read the article   Changing the shape of QR code modules A QR code consists of dots called modules. By default, they are rectangle. Starting with version 2026.2, module shapes can be changed and customized. In addition to the rectangle, nine new module shapes are now available: circle, diamond, rounded square, horizontal pill, vertical pill, plus, hexagon, star, and snowflake. Beyond module shape, you can now specify their rotation angle (the Angle property). You can also make the QR code less dense by making each module smaller using the UseThinModules property. This latter property does not affect the Finder patterns (the large squares in the corners of the QR code), as they help scanners determine the code's boundaries and dimensions. A standard QR code looks like this: And this is the code with modules in the shape of a circle: Although new modules allow for more diverse and interesting codes, it's important to remember that not all scanners can read these QR codes equally well. Read more about the new properties and their use in our article. Read the article   Moving bands in the designer Our reports can have multiple band types, each with a different purpose. For example, the report title is always at the top of the report. Another example is the page footer, which is located at the bottom of every page. The relative positions of these bands cannot be changed. However, there are types of bands that can have multiple instances, and their relative positioning may change. For example, a report might have three data bands. Previously, their position could only be changed in a special band settings window: Now you can move bands directly in the designer by simply dragging them: You can find more details about the features and limitations of this new movement mechanism in the article. Read the article   Connecting to Google Sheets This update introduces a new plugin that lets you use Google Sheets data as a report data source. Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet application. This plugin allows you to directly connect reports to these spreadsheets, providing convenient access to the data you need. Google Sheets (like any spreadsheet software, in fact) maps perfectly onto our report-building concept. However, it's a web application and has a number of unique features that distinguish it from desktop solutions. Read our article to learn how to connect this new plugin. Read the article     Export Improvements Embedding fonts when exporting to Microsoft Word Our Microsoft Word export now includes a new "Embedded Fonts" option: This option allows you to enable or disable font embedding when saving a completed report as a DOCX file. This option will save all fonts used in the report in the final file. This ensures that the document will look the same on any computer, even if the required fonts are missing. However, keep in mind that the file size when using this option will be larger than with a standard export.   Enhanced ZUGFeRD support when exporting to PDF ZUGFeRD-enabled PDF export has been significantly redesigned and improved. Files now comply with the latest version of ZUGFeRD and pass validation successfully. Numerous errors related to exporting these files have been fixed.   Global improvements to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel exports The code for exporting to DOCX and XLSX document formats has been optimized and improved. Exports now run faster and can be opened by most applications, not only Microsoft Office but also third-party office suites.     Changes in WebReport Improved architecture of the WebReport client side As part of the WebReport improvements, the client side was refactored: CSS and JavaScript have been moved to static files, eliminating inline scripting entirely. WebReport now doesn't require inline scripting to be enabled in the Content Security Policy (CSP), improving product security. Report IDs have been removed from CSS class names, making WebReport more flexible and easier to customize. The scripts are collected into bundles, which significantly speeds up page loading.     Full list of changes [Engine]+ added new mode for TextObject.AutoShrink property - FitText;+ added additional properties required for third party JSON type connections;+ added linear barcode properties - OneBarWidth, FitDevicePixels;+ added the ToWords function for Chinese;- fixed error with dialog controls data filtering;- fixed a bug that prevented temporary files from being deleted when using UseFileCache;- fixed duplicate datasource name when creating JSON connection;- fixed a bug with importing DOCX documents; [Designer]+ added the ability to change the shape of QR-code modules;+ added the ability to move bands in the designer;* the error message is now more informative when the names in the SQL-query are incorrect;* the Relation Editor window can now be resized;- fixed a bug with visibility of StartReport and FinishReport events;- fixed a bug when adding the Report component on a form;- fixed a bug when switching to FRX page in the designer;- fixed a bug in the DataSource property editor;- fixed a bug in Messages window of Designer for platforms .NET 6.0 and higher;- fixed text overlapping in the query builder;- fixed a field naming error in the query builder for Postgres;- fixed legend colors for auto-series in MSChart;- fixed incorrect drag-n-drop behavior in the Matrix object; [Preview]+ added icons to the export menu for items that were previously missing them; [Exports]+ added the ability to improve image quality when exporting to Word;+ improved PDF export with ZUGFeRD support. Files now comply with the latest version of ZUGFeRD and pass validation successfully;+ added the ability to export landscape-oriented pages to ZPL;+ improved compatibility of DOCX and XLSX exports with non-MS office software;+ improved export of images intersected with other objects to XLSX format;+ added the ability to embed fonts when exporting to MS Word;- fixed a problem with opening some files when exporting to Excel;- fixed a bug with width of margins in export to Word;- fixed the System.NullReferenceException when exporting to Word using Paragraphs and MatrixBased modes;- fixed a bug with default font size in XLSX-export;- fixed export of polygons to table-based formats;- fixed error in DOCX export with multiple headers/footers;- fixed issues with the color of some objects when opening DOCX documents in OpenOffice;- fixed a bug with missing images when WYSIWYG property of export is turned off;- fixed extra spaces in DOCX export when using HtmlTags rendering;- fixed a bug in PDF export where the file was created in the wrong folder; [WebReport]+ added option CentredAndWrapPages in WebReport;- fixed height of WebReport for .NET Framework; [Common]+ added a start/stop character property field to Codabar;- fix DragAndDrop in Avalonia and WPF;- fixed the JSON database binding scheme; [Demos]+ updated icons of Demo Center;- fixed bugs with launching demo applications in Demo Center; [Extras]+ added Apache Ignite plugin for Avalonia, Core, OpenSource and WPF platforms;+ added connection to Google Sheets;- fixed a bug when connectiong to JSON Database.
March 26, 2026

FastReport products support the latest version of RAD Studio — 13.1 Florence

Starting from version 2026.1.7, FastReport products for Delphi support the most up-to-date version of the development environment — RAD Studio 13.1. And in April, FastReport 2026.2 will be released with even more updates! Why is support for RAD Studio 13.1 Florence important? Developers have enhanced support for new platforms, improved stability, and increased IDE performance. But the key change is the introduction of Windows on ARM support in Delphi. Delphi now includes a native ARM compiler (Arm64EC). Applications can run directly on ARM-based devices without Intel emulation. This makes them faster and more stable, without unnecessary layers. However, FastReport VCL doesn't support the Arm64EC platform. At the same time, little to no code changes are required. The same projects can be compiled for Win32, Win64, and ARM. Essentially, this adds another platform while keeping the development process familiar. As a result, this update doesn’t disrupt existing workflows — it extends them. You can simply take an existing project, rebuild it for the new architecture, and get a more modern and high-performance application. You can purchase the latest version of FastReport for Delphi here.
March 23, 2026

The Latest FastReport Version: 50% Discount on Updates

From March 23 to April 6, 2026, a special offer is available for customers with expired FastReport licenses. During this period, you can purchase the latest versions of FastReport .NET and FastReport VCL report generators with a 50% discount. The promotion applies to FastReport .NET editions: Ultimate, WEB, Avalonia, WPF, WinForms, Mono, as well as to FastReport VCL editions: Ultimate, Optimum, Reporting VCL, Reporting FMX, Reporting Lazarus, Analysis VCL. The offer is valid for Single, Team, Business, and Site licenses and allows you to upgrade to the current product versions under special conditions, even if your license has expired a long time ago. Updating provides access to the latest FastReport features, including new functionality, an updated report designer, technical support, and improved performance. Additional releases with new functionality are also planned in the coming months and will be available only to owners of active licenses. After the promotion ends, the discounted price can still be locked in for an additional 7 days if necessary. To take advantage of the offer or receive more information, please contact the sales team at sales@fast-report.com.
February 19, 2026

FastReport Supports .NET 10: New Opportunities for Business Development

Our team is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the product’s evolution: a new release has been launched, offering full support for the .NET 10 platform within the FastReport .NET reporting engine. This update enables you to utilize the latest framework capabilities when creating complex reports and expand the functionality of your solutions. Among the key .NET 10 innovations that are especially valuable for business projects are: 1. Improved JIT compiler performance — reduced application startup and execution time, which is critical for high-load systems. 2. Enhanced asynchronous programming capabilities — simplified handling of long-running operations (data queries, report exports) without blocking the user interface. 3. Updated JSON API — faster serialization and deserialization of data commonly used in integrations with enterprise systems. 4. Increased security through new vulnerability protection mechanisms, which are essential when processing confidential business information. Integration of .NET 10 in FastReport .NET provides direct access to these features during report creation. You can now: Build reports using asynchronous data sources; Optimize generation speed thanks to improved JIT performance; Easily integrate reports into microservice architectures with JSON-based data exchange. Support for .NET 10 has also been added to the Business Graphics .NET data visualization library, the FastCube .NET C# library for real-time analytical processing, and FastScript .NET — a cross-platform library for executing complex C# scripts in environments without code generation. At Fast Reports, we consistently adhere to the principle of promptly and efficiently adopting new technologies. Our goal is to provide developers with tools that enable them to create modern, high-performance, and secure business solutions. Support for .NET 10 is another step in this direction, confirming our commitment to innovation and market needs.
February 17, 2026

Low-Code Report Development Now on Linux

Starting February 17, FastReport Desktop Professional became available in an updated version with support for both Windows and Linux. Now you can use cross-platform components to automate report generation and distribution on either operating system. When you purchase FastReport Desktop Professional, you now get components for both Windows and Linux: Visual Designer for creating and editing reports. Builder as a console utility for building and processing reports. Configurator for creating Builder tasks. Convenient Scheduler for executing tasks on a schedule. Viewer for displaying and printing finished reports. The price for FastReport Desktop Professional remains unchanged. All existing customers automatically received access to the new features - no license reissue is required. To install FastReport Desktop, download the installation package from your personal account. Available package options: deb and rpm, for x64 and arm64 architectures. Detailed installation instructions are available at this link. The FastReport Desktop Standard license contains only Windows components and remains unchanged. If you have any questions, please contact us at sales@fast-report.сom. Download Demo
February 04, 2026

Special offer for the 25th anniversary of FastReport VCL!

Only from February 4 to 8 - 25% off FastReport VCL Ultimate. To celebrate the anniversary of this legendary reporting toolkit, we’re offering a special discount on FastReport VCL Ultimate - a powerful and flexible suite for creating reports, documents, and analytical interfaces in your business applications. FastReport VCL Ultimate is a professional set of reporting components for Delphi, C++Builder, RAD Studio, and Lazarus, featuring rich functionality - from visual report design and editing to advanced multidimensional analytics and export to dozens of formats. The key advantage of the Ultimate edition is that all core solutions for the Delphi ecosystem are bundled into a single package. Instead of purchasing individual products, you get a complete toolkit for report development across VCL, FMX, and Lazarus, along with a web-based designer for working with templates. This is not only convenient, but also highly cost-effective - especially now, with a 25% discount. FastReport VCL Ultimate includes: FastReport VCL report generator; FastReport FMX cross-platform report generator; FastReport for Lazarus report generator. As well as products available exclusively as part of FastReport VCL Ultimate: FastCube VCL and FMX OLAP analysis tools; FastGrid data visualization library; FastReport Online Designer for visual editing of document templates. The promotion is valid only from February 4 to 8 - 25% off any FastReport VCL Ultimate license (Single, Team, Business, or Site). This is the perfect time to upgrade your reporting tools or to introduce a professional reporting solution with maximum capabilities into your project. Don’t miss this opportunity — make your reports fast, flexible, and beautiful with FastReport VCL Ultimate at a great price. If you are purchasing through FastSpring, use the promo code FRUVCL25, and if you are paying via PayPro, use the links below.
January 24, 2026

January 24 - International Education Day

For many years, Fast Reports has been collaborating with educational institutions. Our products are used not only to solve internal tasks, such as creating schedules, work plans, and reports for various authorities, but also in students’ academic projects. This helps educational institutions improve the quality of specialist training and strengthen connections with the industry. We believe it is important for students to have access to modern tools and to work with real-world technologies during their studies. This approach allows them to gain a deeper understanding of their profession and develop practical, in-demand skills, easing the transition into professional work after graduation. Fast Reports is always open to cooperation with educational organizations and supports initiatives aimed at developing applied skills, engineering thinking, and hands-on experience with modern software solutions. Our company is ready to provide an optimal solution for implementing educational and work-related tasks. Simply write to us at sales@fast-report.com, and we will get in touch with you.

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