PDF to HTML Converter
Convert a PDF file into HTML with text positioned to match the original layout. Upload a PDF and get a self-contained HTML document.
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Your file is processed entirely in your browser
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Pro Tips
- •Each PDF page becomes its own absolutely-positioned <div>, with every line of text placed to match its original coordinates
- •Images and vector graphics aren't included in the output - only text content is converted
- •The generated HTML is self-contained with inline styles, so it can be opened directly in any browser
- •The whole file is read and converted locally in your browser using PDF.js - nothing is uploaded anywhere
Most Popular
Most users convert text-heavy documents to preview or repurpose their content on the web
When to Use This Tool
Convert a PDF report or document into HTML so its text content can be published directly on a web page.
Extract a PDF's text with positioning intact when migrating content into a CMS or web-based document system.
Turn a PDF into HTML text that's easier for browser-based accessibility tools and screen readers to process than a raw PDF.
Use the positioned HTML output as a reference for recreating a PDF's text layout in a web design tool.
How It Works
Read the uploaded PDF file as binary data directly in your browser
Parse the file into a PDF document using the PDF.js library
For each page, extract every text item along with its exact position and font size from the page's coordinate space
Wrap each page's text items in an absolutely-positioned <div>, placing every span at its original x/y coordinates
Assemble all pages into a single self-contained HTML document, ready to copy or download
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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Powered by PDF.js for optimal performance on modern browsers.
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Built with verified, open-source libraries. Fully transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HTML output include images from the PDF?
No, this tool only converts text content. Images and vector graphics in the original PDF aren't included in the HTML output.
How closely does the layout match the original PDF?
Text is positioned using absolute coordinates copied directly from the PDF's internal layout, so the overall arrangement closely matches the original - though font rendering may differ slightly between PDF and browser fonts.
Can I edit the generated HTML?
Yes. The output is plain HTML with inline styles, so you can open it in any text or code editor and modify the content, styling, or structure as needed.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The entire file is read and processed locally in your browser using the PDF.js library. Your document never leaves your device.
Will multi-column layouts convert correctly?
Since each text item keeps its original x/y position, multi-column layouts generally look correct, but text selection order may not always match natural reading order for complex layouts.