PHP to PDF
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PHP files need to land in PDF format for code audits, client deliverables, academic submissions, and documentation packages. A .php file opened on the wrong machine can lose indentation or show garbled characters — a PDF keeps the structure intact and is universally readable without development tools.
This tool converts PHP source code to PDF with indentation, line breaks, and comments fully preserved.
How to Convert PHP Code to PDF
- Upload your .php file or paste the PHP source code into the input area.
- Check the preview to confirm indentation and line structure look correct.
- Click Convert. The code renders in monospace font and exports to PDF.
- Download. A 1,000-line PHP file produces roughly 20–25 PDF pages.
PHP File Size vs PDF Output
| PHP file size | Approx lines | PDF pages (A4) | PDF size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5KB | ~150 lines | 3–4 pages | ~60KB |
| 25KB | ~750 lines | 15–18 pages | ~220KB |
| 100KB | ~3,000 lines | 60–70 pages | ~800KB |
| 500KB+ | 15,000+ lines | 300+ pages | 3MB+ |
Things to Know
- PHP files often mix HTML and PHP code — the converter treats the file as plain text, not executable code, so mixed files convert fine.
- Long lines with chained method calls may wrap in the PDF. Switch to landscape orientation if wrapping breaks readability.
- PHP files using short open tags convert fine — the tag is preserved as-is in the output.
- Minified PHP produces unreadable PDFs. Format with a PHP beautifier first.
Common Questions
Upload your .php file or paste the code. It renders the source in monospace with indentation and comments preserved, then generates a downloadable PDF.
Yes — WordPress plugins are PHP files. Upload the main plugin file. Large plugins produce multi-page PDFs. Convert individual files rather than the whole plugin directory.
Yes. Heredoc and nowdoc blocks are preserved exactly as written since the tool converts the text content, not the PHP execution output.
Very large files over 500KB may time out. Split the file into logical sections — classes or functions — and convert each separately.
About this tool: PHP to PDF runs entirely in your browser. No software to install, no account required. Files are deleted automatically. See our Privacy Policy.
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