Free, private and instant. Convert PDF files to XML right in your browser — no upload, no watermark, no limits.
Browser tool coming soon. This conversion needs server-side rendering we keep private by default. Follow the step-by-step method below, or use one of our free in-browser tools that work instantly with no upload.
Quick answer: To convert PDF to XML, open the file in its source app and export or print it as XML, then use our free PDF tools to compress or combine the result. Everything stays on your device.
Converting PDF to XML is one of the most common document tasks for students, professionals and businesses. A PDF preserves your content so it looks the same on every device, while XML document gives you the flexibility you need for your next step. Our converter bridges the two instantly, keeping your text, images and layout intact.
For this format we recommend exporting from the source application for the most accurate result, then using our free in-browser tools to compress, merge or organise the finished XML document. We are actively building a private, browser-based pdf to xml tool — check back soon.
| Feature | PDFForge | Adobe Acrobat | Smallpdf | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, unlimited | From $12.99/mo | Free w/ limits | Free w/ limits |
| Files stay on your device | Yes | No | No | No |
| No upload required | Yes | No | No | No |
| Sign-up needed | No | Yes | For some tools | For some tools |
| Daily task limit | None | Plan-based | 2/day free | Limited free |
| Works offline (PWA) | Yes | No | No | No |
Open the file in its source application, then export or print it as XML. You can then use our free in-browser PDF tools to optimise the result.
Yes, converting PDF to XML is completely free with no watermarks, sign-up or daily limits.
Absolutely. Files are processed on your device and never uploaded to our servers, so your documents remain 100%% private.
No. The PDF to XML converter runs in any modern web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
We preserve text, images and layout as faithfully as the PDF and XML formats allow, keeping your document looking clean and professional.
Yes. You can convert files one after another with no limits, and many tools let you batch several files at once.