Convert PDF to Textile

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PDF vs Textile Format Comparison

Aspect	PDF (Source Format)	Textile (Target Format)
Format Overview	PDF Portable Document Format Universal document format developed by Adobe, supporting rich formatting, images, fonts, layout, and interactive elements. Designed for document distribution and viewing. Document Format Read-Only	Textile Lightweight Markup Language Simple, human-readable markup language created in 2002. Widely used in Redmine project management, content management systems, and documentation tools. Known for clean syntax and easy learning curve. Markup Format Text-Based
Technical Specifications	Structure: Complex binary format Encoding: Various (embedded fonts) Components: Text, images, fonts, metadata Max Size: 10 GB (practical limit) Extensions: .pdf	Structure: Plain text with markup Encoding: UTF-8 Syntax: h1. header, bold, _italic_ Lists: * bullets, # numbered Extensions: .textile, .txtl
Content Support	Formatted text Embedded images Custom fonts Interactive forms Annotations Layers Page layout Digital signatures	Headings (h1. - h6.) Bold (text) Italic (_text_) Lists (*, #) Links ("text":url) Tables Code blocks Blockquotes (bq.)
Popular Usage	Not applicable Document format only No markup use	Redmine project management Textpattern CMS GitHub (legacy support) Project wikis Issue trackers Documentation systems
Advantages	Preserves exact layout Cross-platform compatibility Print-ready Security features Self-contained	Very simple syntax Quick to learn Human-readable Lightweight Fast to write Version control friendly No special tools needed
Disadvantages	Difficult to edit Not queryable No collaborative editing Limited data extraction	Less widespread than Markdown Limited formatting options Requires renderer No precise layout control
Common Uses	Official documents Contracts and forms E-books Reports Manuals Presentations	Redmine issue descriptions Project documentation Wiki pages Forum posts Technical notes README files
Conversion Process	PDF document contains: Multiple pages Complex layout Embedded fonts Images and graphics Metadata	Our converter creates: h1. Metadata section with source info h2. Page N for each page Clean text content Bold formatting for emphasis Ready for Redmine/wiki upload
Best For	Document viewing Printing Archiving Distribution	Redmine projects Issue tracking systems Project wikis Quick documentation Collaborative notes Simple formatting needs

Why Convert PDF to Textile?

Converting PDF documents to Textile format enables easy integration with Redmine project management systems and other tools that support Textile markup. When you convert PDF to Textile, you're transforming static document content into a lightweight markup language with simple, readable syntax. Our converter extracts text from each PDF page and generates valid Textile markup with proper heading structure (h1. and h2.), metadata section with source information, and clean, editable content. This is perfect for Redmine issue descriptions, project wiki pages, documentation in Textpattern CMS, collaborative project notes, technical documentation, and any workflow where you need simple, fast markup. Textile format provides very simple and intuitive syntax, quick learning curve, excellent readability even in plain text, lightweight file size, and is widely supported in project management tools like Redmine with millions of users worldwide relying on Textile for daily project documentation.