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reStructuredText to PDF Converter

reStructuredText content is parsed by Pandoc and freshly typeset by Typst into PDF pages for rst-to-pdf.

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Supported formats

.rst → .pdf

Conversion engine

pandoc → typst

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Features & use cases

Features

  • reStructuredText content is parsed by Pandoc and freshly typeset by Typst into PDF pages for rst-to-pdf.
  • The PDF is newly laid out; it is not a print driver capture of the source application's screen.
  • Headings, lists, tables, code blocks, links, and supported images are kept as document structure before typesetting.
  • Fonts use the server's available Typst/Pandoc font set unless the source embeds content Pandoc can carry forward.

Use cases

  • Publish RST source as a fixed-layout PDF file for review, printing, or sign-off.
  • Send customer-facing documents without requiring the recipient to own the source application.
  • Create archived outputs while keeping warnings about layout and unsupported features visible.
  • Automate repeat file delivery through the conversion API.

See real results

Original

report.md

# Board packet

## Revenue quality

- Inputs reconciled against CSV exports
- Exceptions grouped by account owner

> Generated from Markdown source

Converted

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FileTypeConverters PDF

Board packet

Rendered mock of the generated PDF preview.

2 pages
new layout
1.8 s
document renderer
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What actually changes

reStructuredText content is parsed by Pandoc and freshly typeset by Typst into PDF pages for rst-to-pdf.
The PDF is newly laid out; it is not a print driver capture of the source application's screen.
Headings, lists, tables, code blocks, links, and supported images are kept as document structure before typesetting.
Fonts use the server's available Typst/Pandoc font set unless the source embeds content Pandoc can carry forward.
Exact page size and margin customization are not exposed as honoured API options yet; current output uses the service defaults.
Interactive widgets, comments, speaker notes, and source-only metadata are not part of the final PDF body.

Options

Standalone document

Ask Pandoc to build a complete document wrapper before Typst creates the PDF.

Table of contents

Generate a table of contents when headings are present.

Example

input
reStructuredText source with headings, lists, tables, links, and images
output
Freshly typeset PDF pages using Pandoc plus Typst

Do it in code

pandoc
pandoc input.rst --pdf-engine=typst -o output.pdf

FAQ

Is the PDF a screenshot of the source?

No. Pandoc converts content to document blocks and Typst lays out fresh PDF pages.

Can I set custom page size?

Not through an honoured option on this service today; output uses the current Typst/Pandoc defaults.

Will fonts be identical?

Only when compatible fonts are available to the server and the source exposes text. Otherwise substitutes may be used.

Are links clickable?

Pandoc keeps links when the source and PDF writer expose them as link annotations.

Does this support PDF/A?

No PDF/A conformance option is currently exposed for the Pandoc to Typst path.

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Everything you need

Browser-first privacy

CSV, JSON, XML, YAML, XLSX, and table conversions run locally when the source and target formats support it.

Warnings, not surprises

Formula drops, flattened arrays, sheet selection, and layout changes are surfaced as conversion warnings.

Batch and zip

Queue multiple files, download individual results, or package them into a zip for handoff.

API, CLI, MCP

Convert from browsers, scripts, automations, and AI assistants with the same warnings and outputs.

Team workspaces

Shared history, API keys, limits, and retention settings keep production conversions controlled.

Retention you control

Browser files never upload; server inputs auto-delete within 24 hours and outputs follow workspace retention.

Comparison

Why teams switch

Decision point
FileTypeConverters
Upload-only converters
Where data files are processed
CSV, JSON, YAML, XML, and spreadsheet files can convert in your browser.
Most tools upload every file to their servers first.
What you learn about fidelity
Warnings call out flattened arrays, dropped formulas, selected sheets, and layout changes.
Downloaded files often arrive with no explanation of what changed.
Batch + zip
Batch files and download individual results or one zip.
Batching is often paid-only or missing.
API, CLI, and MCP
Use the web app, automation, or an AI assistant with the same conversion behavior.
Many converters are web-form only.
Retention control
Browser files never upload; server inputs are deleted within 24 hours.
Retention is usually unclear or not configurable.
Price
Start with free browser conversion and clear paid limits.
Limits are often hidden behind upload steps or subscriptions.

Where data files are processed

FileTypeConverters: CSV, JSON, YAML, XML, and spreadsheet files can convert in your browser.

Upload-only converters: Most tools upload every file to their servers first.

What you learn about fidelity

FileTypeConverters: Warnings call out flattened arrays, dropped formulas, selected sheets, and layout changes.

Upload-only converters: Downloaded files often arrive with no explanation of what changed.

Batch + zip

FileTypeConverters: Batch files and download individual results or one zip.

Upload-only converters: Batching is often paid-only or missing.

API, CLI, and MCP

FileTypeConverters: Use the web app, automation, or an AI assistant with the same conversion behavior.

Upload-only converters: Many converters are web-form only.

Retention control

FileTypeConverters: Browser files never upload; server inputs are deleted within 24 hours.

Upload-only converters: Retention is usually unclear or not configurable.

Price

FileTypeConverters: Start with free browser conversion and clear paid limits.

Upload-only converters: Limits are often hidden behind upload steps or subscriptions.

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Free

$0/mo

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  • 50 conversions/mo
  • 25 MB max file
  • No signup required
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$8.99/mo

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  • 500 conversions/mo
  • 100 MB max file
  • API + MCP
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$29.99/mo

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  • 5,000 conversions/mo
  • 1 GB max file
  • API + MCP
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