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How to convert PDF to HTML5
- Select the PDF file you would like to convert
- Configure the conversion using the advanced options
- Convert your PDF file to HTML5
- View or save your newly created HTML5 file
- For bulk in-house conversion, try BuildVu
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The only online PDF to HTML5 converter powered by BuildVu.
PDF is the world's leading file format for documents. It is very powerful, but very complex. For simply displaying a PDF file in a SaaS application or browser, HTML5 is a much better option because the user does not need to use additional software or to leave the application.
The Online PDF to HTML5 converter is a free online service to convert single PDF files into clean HTML5 content. It uses BuildVu for conversion of PDF documents to HTML5. BuildVu is for commercial customers who want to convert many PDF documents to HTML5 automatically as part of their workflow.
BuildVu is written in Java and can be run from any Computer language as a simple micro-service. It runs on cloud or physical servers.
BuildVu includes a large number of optimisations not in the free online converter, including the ability process lots of PDF documents, simple integration with LibreOffice to handle Office files, and much more control over the conversion process.
PDF Information
| Name | |
| File Extension | |
| MIME Type | application/pdf |
| Category | Document Format |
| Description | PDF (Portable Document Format) is a document format which can include links and buttons, form fields, audio, video, and business logic. PDF files are very popular because they are portable across different systems but they are not ideal for showing content online and on mobile devices. |
HTML5 Information
| Name | HTML5 |
| File Extension | .html |
| MIME Type | text/html |
| Category | Document Format |
| Description | HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a document format used by web browsers. HTML can include text, images, links, and interactive content. HTML is widely supported across devices making it ideal for providing consistent desktop and mobile viewing experience. |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does BuildVu compare to other PDF to HTML/ SVG converters?
- BuildVu comes with a built-in viewer (customizable) so you don't need to write one from scratch. Converted documents are secured on your own server and you can share PDFs on your website without providing access to the original PDF file.
- Does the online converter include support?
- No, there is no support included with our online converter.
- Is there a limit on the size and number of files I can convert?
- Yes, there is a 50MB file size limit and you can convert 5 files per day. If you are looking to convert more documents than that please contact our sales team.
- External hyperlinks do not work?
- The free online converter does not support hyperlinks to prevent phishing. Hyperlinks are supported in the commercial version of BuildVu, however.
- Can I use my converted file on my website?
- You can use it for any legitimate commercial or personal use so long as you do not remove the watermark linking to our converter.
- How long do my files stay on your server for?
- Your files will be stored on our server for up to 1 hour. If you wish to use your converted document, please download and host it on your own servers.