Deep Dive: Text to PDF Converter
This tool uses jsPDF (or similar library) to generate PDFs client-side. Text gets rendered to a PDF document object, specifying fonts (limited to base 14 PDF fonts like Helvetica, Times, Courier unless custom fonts are embedded), font size, line height, and margins. The library calculates word wrapping and page breaks based on page size (A4 595x842 points, Letter 612x792 points). PDF coordinates start at top-left (0,0). Fonts are vector-based (Type 1), not rendered via Canvas. The generated PDF is a binary blob, downloaded via a data URL or Blob API. This won't preserve rich text formatting (bold, italic within text)—you'd need HTML-to-PDF conversion for that.
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Privacy Architecture
This tool uses client-side WebAssembly to ensure your data never touches a server. Secure, fast, and privacy-focused by design.
Core Capabilities
- Convert plain text to PDF via jsPDF library
- Choose from base 14 PDF fonts (Helvetica, Times, Courier)
- Adjust font size (points) and line height (spacing multiplier)
- Set page size: A4 (595x842 pt), Letter (612x792 pt), Legal (612x1008 pt)
- Customize margins (left, right, top, bottom in points)
- Real-time preview (approximate, actual PDF may differ slightly)
- Client-side generation (no server upload)
- Free tool, works offline
Why It Matters
- Simplicity: No need for heavy word processors.
- Control: Customize exactly how your text looks on the page.
- Privacy: Your text is processed locally and never uploaded.
- Speed: Create a PDF in seconds.
- Compatibility: PDFs work on every device.
Quick Start Guide
Type or paste your text into the editor.
Use the settings panel to adjust the font (vector Type 1 fonts), size (points), and page layout.
The preview updates automatically as you type.
Click 'Download PDF' to save your document.
Open it in any PDF viewer.
Usage Examples
Simple Letter
Scenario 01Convert a basic letter to PDF with standard formatting
Dear Customer Service,
I am writing to request a refund for order #12345.
The product arrived damaged on January 15th.
Please process my refund at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
John DoeDownloads a professionally formatted PDF document with proper spacing and margins
Code Snippet to PDF
Scenario 02Save code snippets with a monospace font for documentation
function calculateTotal(items) {
return items.reduce((sum, item) => {
return sum + (item.price * item.quantity);
}, 0);
}PDF with Courier font preserving code indentation and structure
Multi-Page Document
Scenario 03Long text automatically flows across multiple pages
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet... (5000+ words)
Multi-page PDF with consistent formatting and automatic page breaks
Common Scenarios
Creating Quick Receipts
Small businesses can convert plain text receipts into professional PDFs for email or printing.
Archiving Email Threads
Save important email conversations as PDF documents for permanent records.
Converting Meeting Notes
Transform quick plain-text notes from meetings into shareable PDF documents.
Code Documentation
Developers can create PDF documentation from code comments or README files.
Questions?
Technical Architecture
Font Embedding
All PDFs generated include embedded font subsets to ensure consistent rendering across devices. This means your PDF will look identical whether opened on Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile devices. Standard fonts (Helvetica, Times Roman, Courier) are used to ensure maximum compatibility.
Page Size Standards
A4: 210 × 297 mm (international standard) Letter: 8.5 × 11 inches (US standard) Legal: 8.5 × 14 inches (US legal documents) The tool automatically handles margins and text flow within these dimensions. Choose A4 for international use or Letter for US-based documents.
Text Encoding
All text is encoded as UTF-8 internally before conversion to PDF. The PDF format uses various encoding schemes depending on the characters present. Basic Latin characters use built-in PDF encoding, while special characters use Unicode encoding for broader support.
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