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PHP to PDF Converter - TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)

Convert PHP source code to beautifully formatted PDF documents with line numbers, monospace font, and automatic page breaks — entirely in your browser, no server required.

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What Is a PHP to PDF Converter?

A PHP to PDF converter transforms PHP source code files into professionally formatted PDF documents. This is invaluable for code reviews, documentation, archiving source code, and printing PHP files with proper formatting, line numbers, and monospace fonts that preserve code indentation and structure.

Under the hood, the tool uses pdfmake, a client-side PDF generation library loaded via CDN. Everything runs entirely in your browser, so your PHP code never leaves your device. The code is rendered in Courier monospace font with line numbers on A4 pages, complete with margins and automatic page breaks.

How to use the PHP to PDF Converter

Converting a PHP file to a clean PDF takes just a few seconds, and you can supply the code in whichever way suits you. Follow these steps.

  • Paste Code: Copy your PHP code and paste it directly into the text area above.
  • Upload File: Click the upload icon to select a .php file from your device.
  • Load from URL: Click the URL icon and enter the link to a raw PHP file (e.g., from GitHub).
  • Download PDF: Click "Download PDF" to generate and download a formatted PDF with line numbers and monospace font.

PDF Output Settings

The generated PDF is optimized for readability and printing:

SettingValue
Page SizeA4 (210 × 297 mm)
FontCourier (monospace)
Font Size10pt
Line Height1.4
Margins40pt on all sides
Line NumbersYes — left-aligned, gray
Page NumbersYes — centered in footer
Page BreaksAutomatic

Use cases of the PHP to PDF Converter

Turning PHP into a PDF is useful wherever code needs to leave the editor and live inside a shareable document. Below are the most common use cases.

  • Code Reviews: Share formatted PHP code with team members for offline review and annotation.
  • Documentation: Include properly formatted source code in technical documentation and reports.
  • Archival: Create permanent, printable records of PHP source code with consistent formatting.
  • Printing: Print PHP code with clean monospace formatting, line numbers, and proper page breaks.
  • Education: Share PHP code examples in teaching materials, presentations, and coursework.
  • Client Deliverables: Include source code in professional project deliverables.
  • Privacy: Everything runs in your browser — code never leaves your device.

Features of the PHP to PDF Converter

As a tool built to make PHP code look right on the page, the converter offers several capabilities that keep the output clean and readable. The following are some of its features.

  • Three Input Methods: Paste code directly, upload .php files, or load from a URL.
  • Line Numbers: Every line is numbered for easy reference during reviews.
  • Monospace Font: Courier font preserves code indentation and alignment perfectly.
  • Automatic Page Breaks: Long files are split across pages cleanly.
  • 100% Client-Side: No server required — all processing happens in your browser using pdfmake.
  • Smart Filenames: The PDF filename matches your uploaded file name (or "phpcode.pdf" by default).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a PHP to PDF Converter?

A PHP to PDF Converter takes PHP source code and generates a professionally formatted PDF document with line numbers, monospace font, and automatic page breaks — ideal for documentation, code reviews, and printing.

How does this PHP to PDF converter work?

The tool uses pdfmake, a client-side PDF generation library. You paste, upload, or fetch PHP code, and the tool renders it into a PDF with Courier monospace font, line numbers, A4 page size, and proper margins — all in your browser.

Is this tool free?

Yes, this PHP to PDF converter is completely free to use with no registration or API keys required.

Does the conversion happen on a server?

No. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using pdfmake. Your PHP code is never sent to any server, making it 100% private and secure.

What input methods are supported?

Three methods: (1) paste PHP code directly into the text area, (2) upload a .php file from your device, and (3) enter a URL to a raw PHP file which is fetched client-side.

Can I upload large PHP files?

Yes. Since everything runs in the browser, file size is limited only by your device's memory. Files with thousands of lines work without issues.

Does the PDF include line numbers?

Yes. The generated PDF includes line numbers alongside each line of code for easy reference during code reviews and documentation.

What PDF format settings are used?

The PDF uses A4 paper, Courier monospace font at size 10, line height 1.4, 40pt margins on all sides, and automatic page breaks. Page numbers are included in the footer.

What file types can I upload?

The tool accepts .php, .phtml, and .inc files. Other file types are rejected with an error message.

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