Convert
Document converter
Move text between TXT, Markdown, HTML, CSV and JSON, or typeset any of them onto an A4 PDF. Handy for data files and notes you would rather not upload anywhere.
Drop a file to start.
The converter needs JavaScript, because the conversion itself runs on your own device rather than on a server. Enable JavaScript to load it.
Conversions available
| From | To |
|---|---|
| TXT | Markdown, HTML, PDF |
| Markdown | HTML, TXT, PDF |
| HTML | TXT, Markdown, PDF |
| CSV | JSON, HTML table, TXT |
| JSON | CSV, formatted TXT |
Why Word, Excel and PowerPoint are absent
DOCX, XLSX and PPTX are ZIP archives full of XML with embedded fonts, styles and media. Converting them faithfully needs a document engine running on a server. A browser-only tool would either mangle the layout or quietly upload your document, so those conversions are not offered. The same reasoning applies to reading text out of an existing PDF.
How it works
- 1
Add your file
Drag it in, click to browse, or paste from the clipboard.
- 2
Choose the output
Pick a format, then open Settings to fine-tune quality, size or trim points.
- 3
Download
The finished file is prepared on your device and offered as a download.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert PDF to Word?
No. Reading and reflowing an arbitrary PDF into an editable Word document requires server-side processing. This site only offers conversions that genuinely run in your browser, so PDF is an output format here, not an input one.
Does CSV to JSON use the header row?
Yes. The first row becomes the object keys, and each following row becomes one object in the resulting array. Empty lines are skipped.
How is Markdown rendered?
With the marked parser, which follows CommonMark closely. Markdown to HTML produces a complete, styled HTML document; Markdown to PDF renders it first and then typesets the plain text.
Is the PDF searchable?
Yes for text documents. Text is drawn as real text in Helvetica, so it stays selectable and searchable. Images placed on a PDF page are, of course, images.