Web tool Bazar

PDF to XML Converter

Convert your PDF into a structured XML file. Each page becomes an XML element with its text content. 100% private, no upload, all in your browser.

XML format .xml download Copy to clipboard Max 50MB / 100 pages

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or click to browse (PDF only, max 50MB, up to 100 pages)

XML structure: <pdf> with <page number="..."> elements.

XML Conversion

How it works: Each page's text is extracted and placed inside a <page> tag with a number attribute. The result is a well-formed XML document that you can download or copy.

File Status

No PDF selected

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Files never leave your device.

Structured XML

Pages wrapped in <page> tags.

.xml Download

Save as XML file.

Sample Included

Test with a generated PDF.

Free PDF to XML Converter – Structured Text Extraction

Welcome to Web tool Bazar's PDF to XML converter. This tool reads the text content of your PDF and outputs a well-formed XML document. Each page is enclosed in a <page number="..."> element, making it easy to process programmatically or import into data systems.

📄 Why Convert PDF to XML?

  • Data interchange: XML is a standard format for exchanging structured data.
  • Further processing: Use XSLT, XQuery, or parsers to extract specific information.
  • Archiving: Store PDF content in a human‑ and machine‑readable format.
  • Integration: Feed XML into databases, content management systems, or analytical tools.

Note: This tool extracts only text; images, formatting, and tables are not preserved. For scanned PDFs without a text layer, no text will be extracted.

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Upload your PDF – Drag & drop, click to select, or use the sample PDF (max 50MB, up to 100 pages).
  2. Click "Convert to XML" – The tool processes each page, extracts text, and builds an XML tree.
  3. Preview, copy, or download – After conversion, you'll see the XML preview. Use "Download as .xml" or "Copy XML to Clipboard".

⚙️ Technical Details

We use pdf.js (Mozilla's PDF engine) to extract text items per page. Special XML characters (&, <, >, etc.) are automatically escaped to ensure well‑formed output. The resulting XML has a root <pdf> element with a filename attribute and <page> children.

Limitations: Only text content is extracted. Complex layouts may result in jumbled text. For image‑based PDFs, no text will appear. Large files (over 50MB or 100 pages) may take longer.

🧐 Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the XML structure?

Currently, the tool uses a fixed simple structure: <pdf> with <page> elements. If you need a different schema, you can post‑process the output.

Is this OCR? Can it extract text from scanned images?

No, this is not OCR. It only extracts text that is already selectable in the PDF. For scanned documents, you'll need an OCR tool first.

What happens if my PDF has special characters?

All characters are preserved; XML‑sensitive characters are escaped so the output remains valid XML.

Is it really private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser; no data is uploaded to any server.

What does the sample PDF contain?

A 2‑page PDF with sample paragraphs of text, including headings and bullet points.

Last updated: March 2026 | Words: ~900