What are some alternative functions to pdf_open() that can be used in PHP for creating PDF files?

PDFlib is a popular library for creating PDF files in PHP, but it requires a commercial license for full functionality. If you are looking for alternative functions to pdf_open() that are free and open-source, you can use libraries like TCPDF or FPDF. These libraries provide similar functionality for creating PDF files without the need for a commercial license.

// Using TCPDF to create a PDF file
require_once('tcpdf/tcpdf.php');

$pdf = new TCPDF();
$pdf->AddPage();
$pdf->SetFont('Arial', 'B', 16);
$pdf->Cell(40, 10, 'Hello World!');
$pdf->Output('example.pdf', 'D');