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TXT to PDF Converter
Convert any plain text to a clean, downloadable PDF directly in your browser. Set the font, size, line spacing, page size, and margins. No server upload needed.
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Accepts .txt · .log · .md
Customize PDF Default settings
Page setup
Size
Orientation
Typography
Font
Font size
Line spacing
Document info optional
Header, footer & page numbers optional
Page numbers
Processing
Processed entirely in your browser; your text is never uploaded
Features
- Converts plain text to PDF with configurable typography
- Choose font family, size, and line height
- A4, Letter, Legal page size options
- Custom margins
- Preserves line breaks and paragraph spacing
- Instant PDF download
- Browser-only. No upload
How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the input.
- Set page size, font, and margin preferences.
- Click Generate PDF.
- Download the PDF immediately.
Use cases
- Convert meeting notes or drafts to PDF for sharing
- Turn Notepad files into clean printable PDFs
- Convert log files into paginated PDFs
- Create PDF handouts from plain text content
- Save scripts, outlines, or reports as PDFs
- Archive plain text documents in PDF format
Limitations
- Plain text does not contain images, bold text, tables, or complex layouts.
- Some Unicode characters may depend on PDF font support.
- Very large files may take longer to process in the browser.
- This tool does not perform OCR on scanned documents.
- TXT files with unusual encodings may need to be saved as UTF-8 first.
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Use toolFrequently asked
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is generated entirely in your browser using a local PDF library. Your text never leaves your device.
Is my TXT file uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser. Your pasted text or uploaded TXT file is not sent to OnlineTextLab.
Can I paste text instead of uploading a file?
Yes. You can paste text directly into the input box and create a PDF without uploading a file.
Can I change the PDF page size?
Yes. You can choose A4, Letter, or Legal page sizes.
Can I add page numbers?
Yes. You can enable page numbers and choose whether they appear at the bottom center or bottom right.
Can I convert a Notepad file to PDF?
Yes. A Notepad .txt file can be uploaded and converted into a PDF directly in your browser.
Does this tool preserve line breaks?
Yes. Line breaks in your source text are preserved by default, which is useful for notes, logs, scripts, and plain text exports.
Can I convert large TXT files?
Large text files may work, but browser performance depends on your device. The tool handles multi-page PDFs automatically.
Does this support images or rich formatting?
No. TXT files are plain text, so the PDF will contain text only. For Markdown or HTML formatting, use the Markdown to PDF or HTML to PDF tools.