Free Text to PDF Converter
Paste text or import a .txt / .md file, preview the layout, then download a PDF — entirely in your browser. Private, free, no signup.
Document presets
Presets change formatting defaults only — your text is never altered.
Key facts
- Free, no sign-up.
- The PDF is built in your browser — your text is never sent to a server.
- Type or paste text, or open a .txt or Markdown (.md) file.
- A4, Letter, or Legal pages; Helvetica, Times, or Courier fonts; adjustable margins and spacing.
- Preview the PDF before you download it. No watermark.
How to Convert Text to PDF Online
- Paste text or import a file — Type or paste into the editor, or import a local .txt or .md file. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
- Pick a document preset — Choose Notes, Letter, Resume, or Markdown. Presets only set fonts, page size, margins, spacing, and page numbers — they never change your text.
- Add a title and filename — Optionally set a document title for page one and choose the download filename before you convert.
- Tune layout — Adjust font, size, A4/Letter/Legal, margins, line spacing, and page numbers to match your use case.
- Preview the layout — Open Preview to see the same page size, margins, font, spacing, title, and page numbers used in the final PDF.
- Download your PDF — Click Convert to PDF & Download. The file is generated in your browser and saved instantly.
About This Free Text to PDF Converter
ToolGenie's free Text to PDF converter turns plain text, notes, and simple Markdown into a downloadable PDF — without signup, watermarks, or uploading your content. Paste from Notepad, ChatGPT, or any editor, or import a .txt / .md file and convert offline in the browser after the page loads.
Unlike many online TXT to PDF sites that upload files to a server, this tool runs client-side with pdf-lib. Your text, filenames, and file contents never leave your device for conversion, which makes it a strong fit for private notes, drafts, and confidential paste-to-PDF workflows.
You get download-quality layout control: Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier; font sizes; A4, Letter, and Legal; Narrow/Normal/Wide margins; line spacing; optional page numbers; document title; and custom output filename. Notes, Letter, Resume, and Markdown presets help first-time visitors reach a useful PDF faster, while Preview confirms pagination before download. Need the reverse of a Word file? Try our Word to PDF converter or Images to PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I convert text to PDF online for free?
Paste or type your text (or import a .txt / .md file), optionally choose a Notes, Letter, Resume, or Markdown preset, adjust fonts and page layout, open Preview if you want to check pagination, then click Convert to PDF & Download. The PDF is created in your browser — free, with no account required.
Can I paste text to PDF without uploading a file?
Yes. Paste-first is the default: put text in the editor and convert. File import is optional for local .txt and .md files only. Either way, conversion stays on your device.
How do I convert a TXT file to PDF in the browser?
Click Import .txt / .md, choose a plain-text or Markdown file from your computer, review or edit the text, set page size and fonts, then download the PDF. Unsupported types are rejected with a clear error and nothing is imported.
Is converting text to PDF private — does my text leave my device?
Conversion runs entirely in your browser. Document text, file names, and file contents are not uploaded for processing and are not sent to analytics. You can verify network activity in your browser developer tools while converting.
Can I change font, page size (A4/Letter), margins, and spacing before download?
Yes. Choose Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier; font sizes from 10–18 pt; A4, Letter, or Legal; Narrow, Normal, or Wide margins; line spacing; optional page numbers; a document title; and a custom filename. Preview uses the same settings as the downloaded PDF.
What does the Markdown preset support?
Markdown treatment is limited to basic ATX headings (#, ##, ###) and paragraphs. Lists, code fences, images, and links are not rendered as rich Markdown — they are plain text. Presets never rewrite your content; they only apply formatting defaults.
Do I need to install software or create an account?
No. This is a free browser-based text to PDF converter. There is nothing to install and no signup. It works on modern desktop and mobile browsers.
Tips for Creating a Better PDF from Text
- Preview before you share: Use Preview so page breaks, title, and page numbers match what you will download.
- Start from a preset: Notes for everyday paste-to-PDF, Letter for formal correspondence, Resume for compact Letter layouts, Markdown for simple heading structure.
- Match page size to your audience: A4 for international docs, Letter for North America, Legal when you need extra length.
- Use Courier for code or logs: Monospace keeps columns aligned when you paste terminal output or snippets.
- Name the file before download: Set the output filename so shared PDFs are easy to find later.