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Convert Plain Text to PDF

Transform plain text files, code, and logs into professionally formatted PDFs with monospace fonts, line numbers, and syntax-friendly themes. Perfect for printing code reviews, log analysis, configuration files, and plain text documents with preserved formatting.

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Key Features

Dual input modes: Upload .txt file or paste plain text directly
Five monospace fonts: Courier New, Consolas, Monaco, Menlo, System Monospace
Six font sizes: 8pt to 14pt for readability control
Four line height options: Compact (1.2), Normal (1.5), Relaxed (1.8), Double (2.0)
Three professional themes: Light (white background), Dark (black background), GitHub (code-friendly)
Optional line numbers for code and reference documents
Line wrapping control - enable for readability or disable for wide code/tables
Automatic encoding detection: UTF-8, UTF-16 (LE/BE), and more
Customizable page settings: Size (A4, Letter, A3), orientation, margins (0-100mm)
Privacy protection: Files process without storage and auto-delete after conversion

How to Convert Text to PDF

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Choose input method: Upload a .txt file or check 'Use content instead of file' to paste plain text directly.

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Select font: Choose a monospace font (Courier New/Consolas/Monaco/Menlo) and size (8-14pt) for optimal readability.

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Set line height: Pick Compact (1.2), Normal (1.5), Relaxed (1.8), or Double (2.0) spacing.

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Configure page settings: Select page size (A4/Letter/A3) and set margins for printing.

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Choose theme: Light (clean white), Dark (eye-friendly black), or GitHub (syntax-friendly gray).

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Enable display options: Toggle 'Show line numbers' for code/logs, 'Wrap long lines' for readability, or 'Landscape' for wide content.

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Click 'Convert to PDF' to start instant conversion.

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Download your formatted PDF when ready.

Perfect For

Print plain text code files for code reviews or presentations with line numbers
Convert server logs (.log files) and error logs to searchable PDFs for analysis
Format plain text configuration files for documentation
Create printable versions of README.txt or LICENSE.txt files
Archive plain text notes, TODO lists, or meeting transcripts as PDFs
Print command-line output, terminal transcripts, or script logs saved as .txt
Convert plain text email exports or chat logs to PDF
Format text-based data files with monospace alignment preserved
Convert ASCII art or text diagrams to PDF while preserving alignment
Print any .txt file with professional formatting and optional line numbers

Why Choose This Tool?

Code-friendly - monospace fonts preserve indentation and alignment
Line numbers - perfect for code reviews, debugging discussions, and reference
Flexible themes - Light for printing, Dark for screen reading, GitHub for syntax
Encoding support - auto-detects UTF-8, UTF-16, and other encodings
Privacy protection - files process without storage and auto-delete after conversion
Print-optimized - control every aspect of formatting for professional output

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert plain text to PDF?
Upload a .txt file or paste text, select font and size, choose a theme (Light/Dark/GitHub), enable line numbers if needed, configure page settings, then click 'Convert to PDF'. Download when ready.
Can I paste text instead of uploading a file?
Yes! Check 'Use content instead of file' to reveal a text area. Paste your text and the character/line count updates in real-time.
What fonts are available?
Five monospace fonts: Courier New (classic typewriter), Consolas (Windows default), Monaco (macOS classic), Menlo (macOS modern), and System Monospace (your system's default). All preserve alignment.
What are the themes for?
Light (white background, black text - best for printing), Dark (black background, white text - eye-friendly for screen reading), GitHub (gray background, dark text - mimics code editors).
What does 'Show line numbers' do?
Adds line numbers to the left margin, just like code editors. Essential for code reviews, debugging discussions, log analysis, or any reference document where you need to cite specific lines.
Should I enable or disable 'Wrap long lines'?
Enable (default) for readability - long lines wrap to fit the page. Disable for code with specific formatting, wide tables, or ASCII art where line breaks matter.
Will indentation and spacing be preserved?
Yes! Monospace fonts ensure every character takes the same width, preserving indentation, alignment, tables, and ASCII art exactly as in the original text.
Does this work for code files?
Absolutely! While there's no syntax highlighting (use Markdown to PDF for that), monospace fonts, line numbers, and themes make it perfect for printing code for reviews, presentations, or documentation.
What encodings are supported?
The tool auto-detects encoding including UTF-8 and UTF-16 (both LE and BE byte orders). International characters and special symbols render correctly. Most text files use UTF-8 by default.
Can I customize the page layout?
Yes! Adjust page size (A4/Letter/A3), margins (0-100mm per edge), orientation (portrait/landscape), font size (8-14pt), and line height (1.2-2.0).
Is there a file size limit?
Text files are typically small and process quickly. The tool handles files up to reasonable sizes (several megabytes). Very large text files may take longer to process.
What happens to my text files during conversion?
Files are processed on our server but are never stored. Conversion happens in real-time and files auto-delete immediately after the PDF is generated, ensuring privacy.

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