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Text Conversion • TXT to PDF

TXT to PDF API: Turn Logs into Readable PDFs

Stop copy-pasting log files into Word. Convert TXT to PDF programmatically with monospaced fonts, preserved formatting, and perfect line breaks—ideal for audit trails, server logs, and compliance reports.

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Median latency: 320ms
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TXT to PDF Example

REST API 
curl -X POST https://api.xspdf.com/v1/convert/txt-to-pdf \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com/log.txt",
    "filename": "log.pdf",
    "font": "monospace"
  }'

Speed

320ms

Success

99.95%

Formats

TXT

99.95%

Success Rate

320ms

Avg Response

25M+

Logs Converted

AES-256

Encryption

Why Log Files Are Hard to Share

You need to send server logs to auditors or clients, but raw TXT files are hard to read and easy to tamper with. Copy-pasting into Word breaks formatting, and manual PDF creation takes forever.

Broken Formatting

Line breaks get lost, indentation breaks, and logs become unreadable when copy-pasted into documents.

No Tamper Protection

Raw text files can be edited easily—you need immutable PDFs for compliance and audit trails.

Manual Conversion Hell

You're manually creating PDFs for every log export—wasting hours every week on repetitive tasks.

Convert TXT to PDF with Perfect Monospaced Layout

Preserved Line Breaks and Indentation

Every space, tab, and newline stays intact—your logs render exactly as they appear in the terminal.

Immutable Audit Trails

PDFs can't be edited without leaving traces—perfect for compliance, SOC 2, and legal requirements.

One API Call, Done

Pass a URL or raw text string, get back a production-ready PDF in under 400ms. No manual work.

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Python Example

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.xspdf.com/v1/convert/txt-to-pdf",
    headers={
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    },
    json={
        "url": "https://example.com/server.log",
        "filename": "audit-log.pdf",
        "font": "monospace"
    }
)

pdf_url = response.json()["url"]
print(f"PDF ready: {pdf_url}")

Everything You Need for Production-Grade TXT to PDF

Built for developers who need reliable, fast, and accurate text to PDF conversion at scale.

Monospaced Font Support

Choose from Courier, Consolas, or other monospaced fonts—perfect for log files and code snippets.

UTF-8 Encoding

Full Unicode support for international characters, emojis, and special symbols in your text files.

Custom Page Margins

Adjust margins and page size to fit wide log lines or optimize for A4/Letter formats.

AES-256 Encryption

Protect sensitive logs with password encryption—perfect for compliance and security audits.

Blazing Fast Processing

Median response time under 400ms. Convert 10,000-line log files in under a second.

Line Number Support

Optionally add line numbers to every line—perfect for referencing specific log entries in audits.

FAQ: TXT to PDF Conversion

Does the API preserve line breaks and indentation? ▼
Yes. Every space, tab, and newline character is preserved exactly as it appears in the source TXT file.
Can I use custom fonts like Courier or Consolas? ▼
Yes. Pass the font name in the API request. We support all standard monospaced fonts including Courier, Consolas, and Monaco.
What happens if my log file has very long lines? ▼
Long lines wrap automatically at page boundaries, or you can choose landscape orientation and custom page sizes to fit wider content.
What's the maximum file size for TXT to PDF conversion? ▼
Up to 50MB per file. Most log files under 100,000 lines convert in under 2 seconds. Contact support for larger files.
Can I add timestamps or headers to the PDF? ▼
Yes. Pass custom header and footer text in the API request. Perfect for adding generation timestamps and audit metadata.

Turn Logs into Court-Ready PDFs Today

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