XML to PDF Converter

About XML to PDF Converter

Convert XML data to professional PDF documents with customizable page format, orientation, and styling. Perfect for reports, documentation, and data presentation.

Key Features

• Multiple Page Formats: A4, Letter, and Legal sizes
• Page Orientation: Portrait or Landscape layout
• Live Preview: See your table before generating PDF
• Professional Styling: Clean table design with headers and alternating rows
• Header Support: Optional header row with distinct styling
• Copy HTML: Copy the generated HTML table markup
• High Quality: Vector-based PDF generation for crisp output

How to Use

1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
2. Configure Options: Choose page format, orientation, and header settings
3. Preview: Review the table layout in the preview panel
4. Generate PDF: Click "Download PDF" to create and save your document

Page Format Options

• A4: 210 × 297 mm (International standard)
• Letter: 8.5 × 11 inches (US standard)
• Legal: 8.5 × 14 inches (US legal documents)

Example Conversion

XML Input:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<products>
  <product>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>Laptop</name>
    <price>999.99</price>
    <category>Electronics</category>
  </product>
  <product>
    <id>2</id>
    <name>Mouse</name>
    <price>24.99</price>
    <category>Accessories</category>
  </product>
</products>

Result: A professional PDF document with a formatted table containing the data.

Common Use Cases

• Reports: Generate data reports from XML sources
• Documentation: Create technical documentation with data tables
• Invoices: Convert XML invoice data to printable PDFs
• Data Presentation: Present structured data in professional format
• Archival: Archive XML data in portable PDF format
• Sharing: Share data in universally readable format
• Printing: Create print-ready documents from XML data

Styling Features

• Purple Header: Distinctive purple background for headers (#f3e8ff)
• Alternating Rows: Zebra striping for better readability
• Professional Fonts: Inter and system fonts for clean appearance
• Proper Spacing: Optimized padding and margins
• Border Styling: Clean borders for table structure

XML Structure Requirements

• Root Element: Single root element containing row elements
• Row Elements: Direct children of root represent table rows
• Column Elements: Children of row elements represent columns
• Consistent Structure: All rows should have the same column structure

PDF Generation Technology

The converter uses modern web technologies:

• html2pdf.js: Converts HTML to PDF in the browser
• jsPDF: PDF generation library
• html2canvas: Renders HTML to canvas for high-quality output
• Client-Side Processing: All conversion happens in your browser

Tips for Best Results

• Column Width: Keep column content concise for better fit
• Landscape Mode: Use for tables with many columns
• Portrait Mode: Best for tables with fewer columns
• Page Format: Choose based on your region and use case
• Preview First: Always check the preview before generating PDF

FAQ

• Why does the tool say it cannot parse my XML?

  Parsing errors usually mean the XML is either malformed or does not follow a table-like structure. The converter expects a single root element with multiple child elements that act as rows, each containing child elements that act as columns. If the XML has inconsistent nesting, mixed content, or no repeated child elements, the parser may fail. Validate your XML and ensure that each row element has similar children for consistent columns.

• How is the visual table style in the PDF determined?

  The PDF is generated from an HTML table built in the browser. The tool uses a fixed, opinionated style: a purple header row, zebra-striped body rows, and consistent padding and typography. That HTML is passed to html2pdf.js and jsPDF, which render it into a PDF. While the style is not directly configurable from the UI, you can copy the HTML table, adjust the styling manually, and run it through your own PDF pipeline if you need full control.

• What should I choose: A4, Letter, or Legal, and Portrait vs Landscape?

  Choose the page format that matches where the document will be printed or viewed. A4 is standard outside North America, Letter and Legal are common in the US. For wide tables with many columns, Landscape typically provides a better layout and reduces horizontal clipping. For narrower tables or documents meant to be bound, Portrait is usually more appropriate.

• Can I generate multi-page PDFs for very large tables?

  The underlying html2pdf.js and jsPDF libraries support splitting long content across multiple pages. This tool already leverages those capabilities; if your table is taller than a single page, it will flow onto subsequent pages automatically. However, extremely wide tables may still require manual adjustments, such as using Landscape orientation or simplifying the number of columns.

• Is my XML or generated PDF ever uploaded or stored remotely?

  No. All XML parsing, HTML table generation, and PDF rendering happen entirely in your browser using client-side libraries. The generated PDF is immediately offered as a download and is not sent to any external service by this tool. This makes it safe for internal reports, confidential data, and offline workflows.

Privacy & Security

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