Generate PDF Online Free – From Text, Markdown or HTML
Paste content, set the page and download a text-based PDF. The editor runs in your browser, with no account and no document upload.
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Browser-only utility
Generate a PDF online
Ready. The PDF writer runs entirely in this browser.
This basic writer embeds Latin text and keeps it selectable. For Chinese, Arabic, emoji, complex HTML or exact page design, use Print / Save as PDF.
Options for a clean PDF
A4 suits most international documents, US Letter is common in North America, and US Legal is available for longer reference pages. Normal margins work for most reading; narrow margins fit more content and wide margins leave more white space.
The direct writer produces selectable Latin text and adds no watermark. It does not attempt to reproduce a full CSS layout. The print route handles browser rendering, including languages and emoji that need system fonts.
How it works in your browser
The page parses your content, wraps lines to the selected page width, writes a PDF content stream and creates a temporary download URL with browser APIs. No server receives the editor contents. Google Analytics is loaded on the site, but this tool never places document text in analytics events.
Text vs. Markdown vs. HTML
| Input | Use it when | What the tool does |
|---|---|---|
| Plain text | You already have final wording. | Treats blank lines as paragraph breaks. |
| Markdown | You want headings, lists and simple structure. | Recognises common block syntax and strips inline markers. |
| HTML | Content was copied from a web or document tool. | Extracts readable blocks; use Print for the original visual design. |
Tips for a clean PDF
- Remove navigation, footer boilerplate and repeated page headers from copied HTML.
- Use short headings and paragraphs that fit naturally on one page.
- Keep tables narrow. A wide table may need landscape layout from the print dialog.
- Preview the downloaded PDF, especially before signing or sharing it.
- Use Print / Save as PDF when exact typography or a complex language matters.
Alternatives
Word processors, Google Docs, browser print dialogs and dedicated PDF sites all export PDFs. A browser print dialog is closest to this page's high-fidelity fallback. A document editor is better when the source needs collaborative editing rather than a one-time export.
FAQ
How do I generate a PDF from text?
Paste the text, choose Plain text as the input format, set the page size and margin, then select Generate PDF. The download is created in your browser.
How do I generate a PDF from Markdown?
Paste Markdown and select the Markdown input format. Headings, paragraphs, lists, block quotes, tables and fenced code blocks are recognised by the basic writer.
How do I generate a PDF from HTML?
Paste HTML and select the HTML input format. The tool extracts readable text from common headings, paragraphs, lists, tables and block quotes. Use Print / Save as PDF when exact CSS layout matters.
Is this PDF generator free, and is my text uploaded?
Yes, it is free and no file is uploaded by the tool. The PDF is assembled with browser JavaScript. The page includes site analytics, but the editor contents and generated file are not sent to analytics.
Can I add page numbers?
Yes. Keep the Add page numbers checkbox selected in the tool. The basic PDF writer adds a page number footer to each generated page.
Why are Chinese or emoji characters missing?
The basic direct-download writer uses standard Latin PDF fonts. Use Print / Save as PDF for complex scripts, or embed a suitable font in a custom PDF pipeline. The print route lets the browser and operating system provide the glyphs.
For developers
The direct writer in this page is a small custom PDF content-stream builder. For production document generation, test templates, fonts, page breaks, accessibility tags and file validation. The explainer for the reported file_gen:generate_pdf name includes a longer developer comparison.