Why convert an e-invoice to PDF?
A Factur-X file already has a PDF side, but UBL and CII invoices are bare XML. Open one in a PDF viewer or a text editor and you get a wall of tags. The converter lays the invoice out like a paper one, so you can print it, attach it to an email or pass it on to someone who doesn’t use e-invoicing software.
How it works
- Drop the invoice into the box above, as a Factur-X PDF or as a UBL or CII XML file. If the PDF has no readable XML, the tool tells you.
- Check the preview. It reads like a paper invoice, from the supplier’s name down to the IBAN.
- Click “Download as PDF” and your browser’s print dialog opens. Choose “Save as PDF” as the destination, then save the file.
Keep the original file too
The PDF you save is a copy for reading. The e-invoice is still the file you received, with its XML, so keep that one in your records and use the PDF for printing and sharing.
Your file stays on your computer
Invoices carry amounts, bank details and tax identifiers. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so the file never reaches a server and nothing is kept. Close the tab and it’s gone.
Questions
What if my Factur-X PDF won’t display?
Some PDFs have no XML inside, or an XML that isn’t standard. When the tool can’t extract it, it tells you. Ask your supplier for the XML file or download it from your accredited platform.
Does the PDF count as an e-invoice?
No. It’s a readable copy. The e-invoice is the file you received, with its XML.
Can I rename my invoices after converting?
Yes. The bulk renamer names each file after its issue date, supplier and total.
Does this tool replace my accredited platform?
No. In France, only an accredited platform can send and receive your e-invoices through the official network. The converter helps you read the files you’ve already received.