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PDF to JSON Converter — Free, No Upload
Extract all text content, page structure, and document metadata from a PDF into a clean JSON format — in your browser.
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How to Convert PDF to JSON
- 1Drop your PDF file onto the converter above, or click to browse and select a file.
- 2Adjust any conversion options such as output format, quality, or delimiter settings.
- 3Click the Convert button. The file is processed instantly in your browser.
- 4Download your converted JSON file. Your original file is unchanged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the JSON output?
- Each page's text content, page dimensions, fonts used, and document-level metadata (title, author, creation date, etc.).
- Can I use this for automated data extraction?
- Yes. The JSON output is structured per page, making it easy to process with code. Business tier users get API access for automated workflows.
- Does it handle multi-column layouts?
- Text is extracted in reading order but complex multi-column layouts may have mixed text sequences.
- Is the JSON schema documented?
- Yes. See the docs/converters.md file in the project for the full JSON schema definition.
- What if my PDF is encrypted?
- Encrypted/password-protected PDFs cannot be parsed and will return an error.