Text to PDF: when plain and readable is enough
Plain text deserves a plain PDF
Meeting notes, exported lists, server logs and drafts do not need styling. They need to be easy to read, print and send, and a PDF opens the same on every device.
What the converter does
It takes the characters in your file and lays them on pages. A TXT file has no fonts, bold text or headings to carry over, so none are invented.
Letter versus A4
The pages are letter size, 8.5 by 11 inches. In many countries paper is A4, which is a little taller and narrower. Printing scales it, but if exact margins matter, build the document in Word and convert it from there.
Sharing logs and notes
A PDF is easier to attach to a ticket or email than a raw text file, and it reads properly on phones. Be aware that wide columns and aligned tables may wrap and lose their alignment.
When to use something else
For a CV, report or anything with headings, start in a word processor. For code you want highlighted, use a code editor’s export or print option.
Converting a log with wide columns? Expect lines to wrap, and trim the file first if alignment matters.