Convert Text File to PDF Online
Convert a plain text file (.txt) to a PDF document in your browser.
Sometimes you have a plain text file that needs to be shared as a PDF — a script, a readme, a log file, a code snippet, or any other plain text content. Converting it to PDF gives it a fixed layout, makes it easy to print, and ensures anyone can open it without needing a specific text editor. Dockitt converts your TXT file to a clean PDF document directly in your browser using pdf-lib, applying standard margins and line wrapping so the content is readable on screen and in print, with no server upload required.
How to use
- Click 'Choose TXT' and select the plain text file you want to convert to PDF.
- Click 'Convert to PDF' and wait while the document is laid out.
- Download the PDF file. All text from your file is formatted into pages with standard margins.
FAQ
What font and layout is used in the output PDF?
The output PDF uses Helvetica at 12pt with 40pt margins on all sides and a standard letter page size (8.5 × 11 inches). Lines longer than 80 characters are automatically wrapped to fit within the margins. A new page is added whenever the content exceeds the available space. These values are fixed and optimised for readability.
Will the formatting from my text file be preserved?
The basic structure of the text is preserved — line breaks, blank lines, and paragraph spacing appear in the PDF as they do in the text file. However, rich formatting such as bold or italic text, headings, bullet points, or tabular alignment is not possible in a plain text file, so none of those elements are present in the output.
What happens to very long lines?
Lines that exceed 80 characters are automatically wrapped at the nearest word boundary. If a single word is longer than 80 characters, it is broken at the 80-character limit to prevent overflow. The wrapped text is still readable and flows naturally down the page.
Can I convert a code file or log file to PDF?
Yes, as long as the file has a .txt extension or you rename it to .txt before uploading. Code and log files are plain text and will be converted correctly. Keep in mind that the fixed-width character grid that terminal and code editor fonts provide is not replicated — Helvetica is a proportional font, so code indentation may look slightly different than in a dedicated code viewer.
The output PDF has many pages. Is that expected?
Yes. A standard letter page holds approximately 44 lines of text at 12pt with the default margins. If your text file is long, the PDF will have many pages. If you want a more compact output, consider editing your text file to remove blank lines or use a narrower margin setting — though those are not configurable in this tool.
Is the conversion done in my browser or on a server?
The conversion is done entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your text file is never uploaded to any server. The PDF is generated locally on your device and downloaded directly from the browser.