Convert PDF Files to HTML
HTML provides an ideal multi-platform display solution for PDF Documents
Why convert PDF to HTML?
Make PDF documents viewable and discoverable on mobile, tablet and Desktop via the Internet.
Cross-platform
Responsive HTML works well on all modern mobile, tablet and desktop systems.
HTML accessibility
HTML accessibility standards allow you to comply with regulations such as the EAA.
Reduced Bandwidth
You can reduce bandwidth usage according to your need and can even run BuildVu offline.
SEO and Search
Converting to HTML increases discoverability and gives opportunities to optimize for search engines.
Security
Documents never leave your servers and all access can be authenticated and tracked.
Performance
Compared to PDF files, HTML performance is better due to page-by-page downloading resulting in less network traffic.
What PDF features does HTML support?
HTML can display converted PDF content which looks and feels like the original
Searchable Text
Make PDF text searchable as unicode text in HTML, embedded PDF fonts become web fonts.
Vector Graphics
Turns PDF vector to SVG while being optimised and zoomable.
Images
Bitmapped images are converted into JPEG or PNG images.
Bookmarks
PDF bookmarks can be converted into clickable HTML links which can be internal of external links to other Documents.
Annotations
PDF annotations can be converted into HTML links complete with actions.
Video
PDF Video and rich text content use the HTML Video tag to display interactively in your document.
Example conversions for PDF to HTML
Click on the icons to see the PDF Document as converted HTML content inside an HTML Viewer
Click on the icons to see page one of the PDF Document displayed as standalone HTML5