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Text to PDF

Format text and print to PDF with custom styling

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Enter some text and click "Update Preview" to see how your document will look...

Turn any plain text into a clean, print-ready PDF without installing anything. The tool typesets your text with your choice of font, size, margins, and page format, then your browser’s print engine produces the final file. It suits writers, students, and anyone who needs to share text in a fixed, universal layout.

How to Use

  • Enter text: Type or paste your content into the editor.
  • Adjust formatting: Choose a font family (Serif, Sans Serif, Monospace), set font size and margins, and pick A4 or Letter.
  • Add a header (optional): Print a title line at the top of the document.
  • Update the preview: See the paginated result and an estimated page count.
  • Save as PDF: Click “Print to PDF” and choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog.

Features

  • Live preview with automatic pagination and page-count estimate
  • Three font families covering most document styles
  • Adjustable font size and margins in millimeters
  • A4 and US Letter page sizes
  • Optional document header
  • Fully client-side — your text never leaves your device

Why Convert Text to PDF?

PDF is the standard for documents that must look identical everywhere. Unlike a .txt file, a PDF preserves fonts, line breaks, and page layout on any device, which is why contracts, resumes, and academic submissions are almost always shared as PDFs. It also prevents accidental edits: recipients see the document exactly as sent. Because this tool uses the browser’s print pipeline, the PDF contains real selectable text rather than an image, so it stays searchable and readable by screen readers. For best results, use Serif for long prose, Monospace for code or aligned data, and keep body text between 10 and 14 points. If the preview shows awkward page breaks, a small change to margins or font size usually reflows the text cleanly.

Use Cases

  • Writers: Typeset drafts, poems, or manuscripts for sharing.
  • Students: Format essays when only PDF submissions are accepted.
  • Professionals: Archive letters, meeting notes, or reports.
  • Developers: Render logs or code snippets in monospace for documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I save the document as a PDF file?

Click the "Print to PDF" button to open your browser's print dialog. In the destination dropdown, select "Save as PDF" and click Save. The PDF will download to your computer with your chosen formatting.

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. The text never leaves your device. The PDF is generated by your browser's built-in print functionality.

Can I change the formatting after seeing the preview?

Yes, adjust the font size, font family, margins, or page size at any time and click "Update Preview" to see the changes. You can experiment until the document looks exactly how you want it.

Which browsers support Save as PDF?

All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) support "Save as PDF" in their print dialogs. The feature is built into the browser and does not require any extensions or plugins.