# Doc Comment to PDF Docs

Generate API documentation PDF from code comments

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/doc-comment-to-pdf-docs

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** jsdoc, docs, api, comment, pdf

## Overview

Extract JSDoc-style comments and format them as PDF API documentation.

**Input:** source text or file with /** */ blocks
**Output:** PDF documentation

## Inputs

- **Source Text** (textarea): /** * Adds two numbers * @param {number} a * @param {number} b */
- **Source File** (file): Upload source file
- **Document Title** (text)
- **Version** (text)
- **Base Font Size (px)** (number)
- **Page Size** (select)
- **Landscape** (checkbox)
- **Print Background** (checkbox)
- **Margin Top (mm)** (number)
- **Margin Bottom (mm)** (number)
- **Margin Left (mm)** (number)
- **Margin Right (mm)** (number)
- **Wait Until** (select)
- **Extra Wait Time (ms)** (number)

## When to use

- When you need to generate quick API reference documentation from existing JSDoc comments.
- When you want to share technical specifications with stakeholders who prefer PDF formats over raw code.
- When you need to create versioned documentation snapshots for project releases.

## How it works

- Paste your source code containing JSDoc blocks into the input area or upload your source file.
- Customize your document by setting the title, version, and page layout preferences like orientation and margins.
- Click the generate button to parse the comments and compile them into a downloadable PDF document.

## Use cases

- Generating internal API reference guides for development teams.
- Creating professional documentation exports for client project handovers.
- Archiving technical specifications for specific software versions.

## Frequently asked questions

### What comment format does this tool support?

The tool is designed to parse standard JSDoc-style comments formatted with /** */ blocks.

### Can I customize the appearance of the PDF?

Yes, you can adjust the base font size, page size, margins, and orientation to suit your documentation style.

### Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

The tool supports source file uploads up to 10MB.

### Does it support multiple page sizes?

Yes, you can select from A4, Letter, Legal, or A5 page sizes.

### Can I include a version number in the generated document?

Yes, you can specify a version string in the configuration options to include it in your document header.

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