Convert TXT to PDF

Give a plain text file proper pages for printing or sharing. Pick the paper and type size; the conversion stays on your device.

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When plain text needs a page

A TXT file is useful precisely because it has no layout. That becomes a problem when you need to print meeting notes, attach a system report, or send a draft that should not reflow in every app. The converter places the text on white pages with a readable fixed-width typeface. Blank lines remain blank, and long rows fold inside the margins instead of disappearing off the edge.

Choose the compact setting for logs or code-like material, comfortable for everyday notes, and large when the copy will be read on paper. If your source contains headings, tables and other page structure, save it as HTML and try HTML to PDF instead. Scanned documents belong in TIFF to PDF.

From a text file to a printable PDF

  1. Open the .txt file from your phone or computer.
  2. Choose a compact, comfortable or large text size.
  3. Select A4 or US Letter paper and convert the file.
  4. Check the page count, then save the PDF.

Know what the result is for

The output includes an embedded font and a searchable text layer, so the wording remains selectable and easy to copy. Pagination stays fixed for printing. Keep the original TXT file if you expect to edit the wording later.

Common questions

What happens to long lines?

Lines that exceed the printable width wrap onto the next row. Existing line breaks are kept where possible, and tabs are shown as spaces.

Can I convert a very large log file?

The limit is 5 MB. That is ample for ordinary notes and reports, but huge logs can create hundreds of image-heavy pages. Trim the file to the part you actually need first.

Can I select words in the finished PDF?

Yes. The PDF keeps a searchable text layer, so you can find, select and copy the wording in an ordinary PDF reader.

Which character encoding is supported?

Modern UTF-8 text works best, including accented characters and most writing systems. Very old files saved in a regional encoding may need to be opened and saved as UTF-8 first.

Do you keep a copy of my text?

No. The file is read and paginated on your device. Closing the tab clears the working data held by the page.