How to Convert DjVu to PDF
Complete guide for converting DjVu files to PDF format. Learn about free online tools, desktop software, and best practices for high-quality conversions.
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Convert DjVu to PDFWhy Convert DjVu to PDF?
While DjVu files offer excellent compression and quality for scanned documents, PDF is the more widely supported format. Converting to PDF ensures compatibility across all devices, operating systems, and applications, making it easier to share and view your documents.
PDF works on every device and platform without special software.
Recipients can open PDF files without installing DjVu readers.
PDF files print consistently across different printers and systems.
Method 1: Online Conversion (Recommended)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
Visit the Converter
Go to our DjVu to PDF converter page.
Upload Your DjVu File
Drag and drop your .djvu file or click to browse and select it from your device.
Start Conversion
Click the "Convert to PDF" button and wait for the processing to complete.
Download Your PDF
Once conversion is complete, download your new PDF file to your device.
Method 2: Desktop Software
Windows Options
- DjVuLibre: Official DjVu toolkit with command-line conversion tools
- PDF Creator: Universal PDF creator that can print DjVu files to PDF
- Any PDF Printer: Use WinDjView to open DjVu, then print to PDF
Mac Options
- DjView + Print to PDF: Open with DjView, use macOS built-in PDF export
- Automator Workflow: Create custom conversion scripts
- Preview (limited): Some versions can open DjVu and export to PDF
Linux Options
- ddjvu command:
ddjvu -format=pdf input.djvu output.pdf - djvu2pdf script: Automated conversion scripts available in repositories
- CUPS-PDF: Print from any DjVu viewer to PDF
Quality Considerations
Quality vs File Size
DjVu files are highly compressed. Converting to PDF may result in larger file sizes, but you'll maintain compatibility.
- • Use the highest quality settings available
- • Avoid multiple conversions (DjVu → PDF → other)
- • Check page orientation and margins
- • Verify text remains searchable if needed
- • Large file sizes after conversion
- • Loss of text layer in some converters
- • Color shifts in some images
- • Page breaks in multi-page documents
Batch Conversion
If you have multiple DjVu files to convert, consider these approaches:
Online Tools
Most online converters support multiple file uploads
Command Line
Use shell scripts with ddjvu for automated batch processing
Desktop Software
Some PDF creators support folder monitoring for automatic conversion
Alternative: Convert to EPUB
For reading on e-readers and mobile devices, consider converting to EPUB format instead of PDF for better text reflow and readability.
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