Text to PDF Converter: TXT to PDF Online for Free

Turn plain text files into readable PDFs. Lines wrap automatically and the layout stays simple.

Simple, printable layout

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File handling: your file is uploaded to our server only to run the job and is not kept for any other use. Process only documents you own or have permission to use. Read the privacy policy.

Why use the Text to PDF Converter?

Automatic line wrapping

Long lines wrap so nothing is lost at the margin.

No settings to fiddle with

Upload, convert and download. Nothing to decide.

Temporary server processing

Your file is used only to do the job and then removed. See the file-handling note under the tool.

Standard page layout

Readable text on letter-size pages.

How it works

Step 01

Choose your TXT file

Select a plain text file from your device.

Step 02

Lay it out on pages

The text is placed on pages on our server, wrapping lines to fit.

Step 03

Download the PDF

Share it, print it or file it.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a TXT file to PDF?+

Upload the .txt file, press Convert and download the PDF. Your text is laid out on pages with long lines wrapped automatically.

What does the PDF look like?+

Plain and readable: your text on standard letter-size pages, with no extra styling. Nothing is added to the content.

Will it print correctly on A4 paper?+

The pages are letter size, which is slightly shorter and wider than A4. Most printers scale it to fit. If you print often on A4, check the print dialog’s fit-to-page option.

Can I choose a font or change the layout?+

No. This tool keeps a simple layout. If you need headings, bold text or a chosen font, write the document in Word and use the Word to PDF page.

What happens to very long lines?+

They wrap onto the next line, so nothing is cut off at the edge of the page.

Is it good for code or logs?+

It works for sharing them, but every line is treated as ordinary text. Syntax colours and column alignment are not preserved.

Why not just print from Notepad?+

Printing to PDF from Notepad works too. This tool is useful when you have no printer driver, are on a phone, or want to convert several files in one go.

Is there a file size limit?+

Yes. Text files larger than 10 MB are not accepted, which is a huge amount of plain text.

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