LaTeX to PDF Converter

About LaTeX to PDF Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to professional PDF documents with customizable page sizes, orientations, and formatting options. Perfect for reports, presentations, and documentation.

Key Features

• Multiple Page Sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, and A3 formats
• Orientation Control: Portrait or landscape layouts
• Custom Styling: Adjustable font sizes and colors
• Document Title: Optional title on the first page
• Auto Pagination: Automatic page breaks for large tables
• Page Numbers: Automatic page numbering in footer
• Professional Design: Clean, readable table formatting

How to Use

1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
2. Configure Settings: Choose page size, orientation, and font size
3. Add Title: Optionally add a document title
4. Generate PDF: Click the button to create and download your PDF

Page Size Options

• A4: 210 × 297 mm (international standard)
• Letter: 8.5 × 11 inches (US standard)
• Legal: 8.5 × 14 inches (US legal documents)
• A3: 297 × 420 mm (large format)

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City & Department \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York & Engineering \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London & Marketing \\
Bob Johnson & 45 & Toronto & Sales \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

PDF Output: A professionally formatted PDF document with:

• Document title (optional)
• Table with headers and borders
• Alternating row colors for readability
• Page numbers in footer
• Automatic pagination for large tables

Common Use Cases

• Reports: Create professional data reports
• Documentation: Include tables in technical documentation
• Presentations: Generate handouts with data tables
• Academic Papers: Convert research data to PDF format
• Business Documents: Create formatted business reports
• Archiving: Save tables in portable document format

PDF Formatting Features

• Header Row: Bold text with gray background
• Alternating Rows: Light gray for even rows
• Cell Borders: Clear borders around all cells
• Text Truncation: Long text automatically truncated with ellipsis
• Auto-sizing: Columns automatically sized to fit content
• Margins: Professional 15mm margins on all sides

Orientation Guidelines

• Portrait: Best for tables with few columns (2-5)
• Landscape: Ideal for wide tables with many columns (6+)

Font Size Recommendations

• 8-10pt: Small text for dense data tables
• 11-12pt: Standard readable size (recommended)
• 13-14pt: Large text for presentations
• 15-16pt: Extra large for visibility

Tips for Best Results

• Use landscape orientation for tables with many columns
• Choose larger page sizes (A3) for complex tables
• Keep font size at 11-12pt for optimal readability
• Add a descriptive document title for context
• Preview your LaTeX table structure before conversion
• Consider splitting very large tables across multiple pages

Technical Details

This converter uses jsPDF library to generate PDF documents directly in your browser:

• Client-side PDF generation (no server required)
• Automatic page management and pagination
• Vector-based text rendering for crisp output
• Optimized file sizes
• Compatible with all PDF readers

Browser Compatibility

This tool works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. JavaScript must be enabled for PDF generation.

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser using jsPDF. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.