How To Convert Txt File To Pdf Using Command Line?

2025-07-09 04:53:24 174

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Grace
Grace
2025-07-15 04:36:54
I've been working with files for years, and converting txt to pdf via command line is super handy. On Linux or macOS, I use 'pandoc'—it's my go-to tool. First, install it with 'sudo apt-get install pandoc' (Linux) or 'brew install pandoc' (macOS). Then, just run 'pandoc input.txt -o output.pdf'. If you want fancier formatting, add '--pdf-engine=pdflatex'. For Windows folks, 'wkhtmltopdf' works great—install it, then run 'wkhtmltopdf input.txt output.pdf'. Both methods keep the text clean and simple. For bulk conversions, I write a tiny bash script looping through files. Super efficient for batch processing!
Alexander
Alexander
2025-07-12 18:41:51
Converting txt to pdf via command line is a breeze with the right tools. I prefer using 'enscript' on Linux—it's lightweight and efficient. Install it with 'sudo apt-get install enscript', then run 'enscript -p output.ps input.txt' followed by 'ps2pdf output.ps output.pdf'. This gives a nicely formatted PDF with page numbers and headers.

For macOS users, 'textutil' is built-in. Just type 'textutil -convert pdf input.txt', and it spits out 'input.pdf'. No extra installs needed! Windows users can try 'pscp' or 'LibreOffice' in headless mode: 'soffice --convert-to pdf input.txt'. These methods are versatile—adjust fonts or margins by tweaking the commands.

If you need automation, I suggest combining 'find' and 'xargs' to process multiple files. For example, 'find . -name "*.txt" | xargs -I{} pandoc {} -o {}.pdf'. This saves tons of time for large projects.
Sophie
Sophie
2025-07-13 13:37:01
I love using command-line tricks to simplify tasks. For txt-to-pdf conversion, 'pdftk' is my favorite. Install it via 'sudo apt install pdftk', then create a PDF from txt with 'echo "Content" > input.txt' and 'pdftk input.txt output output.pdf'. It's minimal but effective.

Another cool method is using 'LaTeX'. Write a tiny template, then compile with 'pdflatex'. For example, save your txt content into a .tex file with '\documentclass{article}\begin{document}\input{input.txt}\end{document}', then run 'pdflatex template.tex'. The output is a polished PDF.

For quick one-liners, 'cupsfilter' works too: 'cupsfilter input.txt > output.pdf'. It leverages your printer drivers, so the formatting might vary. Each method has quirks, but experimenting is half the fun!
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