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Data & Code Utilities

PDF to JSON Converter

Extract text, page structure, and metadata from PDF files into clean structured JSON — batch multiple PDFs at once, all in your browser.

Runs privately in your browser — your input is never uploaded or tracked.

Convert PDF to JSON — Extract Text & Metadata

Extract the contents of a PDF into structured JSON with this free, browser-based PDF to JSON converter. Drop a PDF and get back a clean object containing the page count, document metadata (title, author, producer), and the text of every page — with an optional line-by-line breakdown. It is ideal for feeding invoices, reports, statements, and contracts into scripts, search indexes, or downstream tooling without a paid API.

The extraction runs entirely in your browser using Mozilla's PDF.js engine, so sensitive documents never leave your device. You can batch several PDFs at once and receive an array of results, one per file. Because it reads the embedded text layer rather than performing OCR, it is fast and accurate for digital PDFs; scanned image-only PDFs will not contain extractable text.

How to Convert a PDF to JSON

  1. Drop your PDF

    Drag one or more PDF files onto the drop zone, or click to browse and select them.

  2. Wait for extraction

    Each page is processed in turn — the tool shows live progress as it reads the text layer and metadata.

  3. Review the JSON

    Inspect the structured output: file name, page count, document info, and per-page text (plus per-line arrays if enabled).

  4. Copy or download

    Copy the JSON to your clipboard or download it as a .json file for use in your own code or pipeline.

Features of the PDF to JSON Converter

  • Structured per-page output

    Text is organized by page number, with an optional line-by-line breakdown for easy parsing.

  • Document metadata included

    Extracts title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer fields when present in the PDF.

  • Batch multiple PDFs

    Drop several files at once and get an array of results — perfect for processing a folder of documents.

  • Runs fully in-browser

    Powered by PDF.js on your device — confidential PDFs are never uploaded to any server.

  • No signup or limits

    Free to use with no account, no watermarks, and no arbitrary page or file-size caps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a PDF to JSON?

Drop your PDF onto the drop zone. The tool extracts the text of every page plus the document metadata and returns a structured JSON object you can copy or download.

Does this work on scanned PDFs?

It reads the embedded text layer, so digital PDFs (exported from Word, browsers, or design tools) work perfectly. Scanned or image-only PDFs have no text layer and would require OCR, which this tool does not perform.

Can I extract text from several PDFs at once?

Yes. Drop multiple PDF files together and the output becomes an array of results, one object per file, each with its own pages and metadata.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. Extraction happens entirely in your browser using Mozilla's PDF.js library. Your documents never touch a server, making it safe for contracts, invoices, and private records.

What does the JSON output contain?

For each file you get the file name, page count, a metadata object, and a pages array. Each page has its extracted text and, optionally, an array of individual lines.