How to Convert PDF to JSON
Our free PDF to JSON converter extracts text content and structure from PDF files and converts them to JSON format. All processing happens in your browser.
- Upload PDF file - Select your PDF file or drag and drop it
- Click "Convert to JSON" - Extract content from the PDF
- Review JSON output - Check the generated JSON data
- Copy or download - Use the JSON data in your applications
Use Cases
Data Extraction
Extract structured data from PDF documents for use in applications, databases, or APIs.
API Integration
Convert PDF content to JSON format for easy integration with APIs and web services.
Data Processing
Process PDF content programmatically by converting it to structured JSON format.
Content Migration
Migrate PDF content to JSON-based systems, databases, or content management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert PDF to JSON?
Upload your PDF file, and our tool extracts the text content and structure, then converts it to JSON format. The JSON will contain the extracted text organized by pages and structure.
What data is extracted from PDF?
The converter extracts text content, page numbers, and basic structure from PDFs. The JSON output includes page-by-page text content in a structured format.
Can I convert scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs (image-based) require OCR which is not available in this browser-based tool. Only text-based PDFs can be converted to JSON.
Is the conversion done in the browser?
Yes! All conversion happens entirely in your browser using PDF.js. Your PDF file never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What JSON structure is generated?
The JSON includes pages array with text content, metadata like page numbers, and extracted text organized by pages for easy processing.