How to convert JSON to PDF
- Drop the JSON file in the box above, or paste the text.
- Pick the layout: Table or Formatted JSON text.
- Click Download PDF.
How your JSON turns into a table
| JSON | In the PDF |
|---|---|
| A list of objects | One row per object, one column per key |
| One object | A table with Key and Value columns |
| An object with lists of objects | Key and Value table, then one table per list |
| A list of lists | One row per inner list, no header |
| A list of plain values | One column |
Formatted JSON text prints the data with indentation in a fixed-width font. It suits API responses and config files, where the structure matters more than a table.
What the PDF looks like
- The table header repeats on every page, and pages are numbered.
- Long values wrap inside their cell, nothing is cut off.
- All columns stay on one page, so very wide data gets small text. Landscape helps.
The other way: PDF to JSON
Have a PDF with tables and need JSON? Use PDF to JSON. For spreadsheet data, see CSV to PDF.
Questions and answers
How do I convert a JSON file to PDF?+
Drop the JSON file in the box on this page or paste the text, check the preview and click Download PDF. Pick Table for a readable table or Formatted JSON text to print the JSON itself.
Is my JSON uploaded?+
No. The file is read and converted in your browser, and the data is not sent anywhere. We only count that a PDF was made and how many pages it has, if you accepted cookies.
How are nested objects shown?+
Nested keys become column names with dots, for example address.city. A short list of values goes into one cell, separated by commas. A list of objects inside a row stays as JSON text in its cell.
Why do I see an error about invalid JSON?+
The text has a syntax error, such as a trailing comma or single quotes. The message shows where the parser stopped. JSON Lines files, with one object per line, need to be wrapped in an array first.
Does it work with non-Latin text?+
Yes, but pages are saved as images when the data has characters outside Western alphabets, such as Cyrillic, Chinese or Arabic. The text looks right, but you cannot select or search it. Files of this kind are limited to 300 pages.
Is there a size limit?+
Files up to 10MB. It is free and needs no account.