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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

  1. 1Drop your PDF file onto the converter above, or click to browse and select a file.
  2. 2Adjust any conversion options such as output format, quality, or delimiter settings.
  3. 3Click the Convert button. The file is processed instantly in your browser.
  4. 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.

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