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How to Convert Text to PDF: Turn Plain Text Into Professional Documents

By Ayaz · Updated July 2026 · 6 min read

You've got a plain text file — maybe from a terminal output, a log file, or a simple note. But you need to share it as a PDF, so it looks professional and can't be easily edited.

When to convert text to PDF

  • Sharing: Turn plain text notes into shareable documents.
  • Professional presentation: Make text files look polished and official.
  • Archiving: Save text in a stable, widely readable format.
  • Printing: Convert text to PDF for easier printing with proper margins.

How to convert text to PDF

  1. Open PDFly's Text to PDF tool.
  2. Upload your .txt file, or paste your text directly into the tool.
  3. Choose your settings — font, size, page size, and margins.
  4. Click process and download your PDF.

What you can customize

  • Font: Choose from standard fonts like Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier.
  • Font size: Adjust the size for readability.
  • Page size: A4, Letter, Legal, or custom sizes.
  • Margins: Control the space around the text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add formatting to my text before converting?

Text files are plain — they don't support formatting.

Does Text to PDF support long documents?

Yes — the tool can handle large text files and will create multi-page PDFs as needed.

Can I convert text from the clipboard to PDF?

Yes — many tools let you paste text directly.