PDF to JSON Converter

How to Convert a PDF to JSON

1. Click Browse PDF or drop your PDF onto the upload area. There are no settings to choose, and the conversion starts as soon as the file loads.
2. Wait for the progress ring. The tool reads the document properties first, then the text of each page.
3. Check the summary bar for file name, size, page count and word count, and read the Content Preview of the first 3 pages.
4. Review the JSON Output box.
5. Click Copy to put the JSON on your clipboard, or Download JSON to save it as a file ending in _converted.json.
6. Click Convert Another PDF to start over with a new file.

Why Use This PDF to JSON Converter

• Your file stays on your device. The PDF is read by code running in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
• Structured output. The JSON holds conversionInfo, metadata (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer and dates), documentStats, a pages array and fullText.
• Per-page data. Every page entry has its pageNumber, text, charCount and wordCount, handy for scripts that process one page at a time.
• Copy or download. Paste the JSON straight into your editor, or save it as a file.

Good to know: the tool reads the text that already exists inside the PDF. Scanned documents and photos saved as PDF have none, so those pages come out empty. Line breaks are kept where the PDF marks them, but columns and tables are not preserved. Fonts, images and layout are not included. If you need the position of each piece of text, use PDF to XML.

FAQ

How do I convert a PDF to JSON?

Click Browse PDF or drop your file on the upload area. The JSON is generated right away. Then copy it or click Download JSON.

What does the JSON contain?

File details and conversion date, the PDF's document properties, word and character totals with per-page averages, a list of pages with their text and counts, and one fullText string for the whole document.

Does it keep tables and line breaks?

Partly. Line breaks are kept where the PDF marks the end of a line. The structure of tables and columns is not kept, so you may need to tidy it in your own code.

Why is the text empty for my PDF?

The PDF is probably a scan or a photo. Those files hold pictures of words rather than text, and this tool does not run OCR.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is processed in your browser, so it never leaves your device.

Is there a file size limit?

Your file size limit is shown on this page, and a free account raises it.