# PDF Code Snippet Viewer

Render code snippets with mono font, background boxes, and clickable Git repository links

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-code-snippet-viewer

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, code, snippet, repository, links, developer

## Overview

Create a developer-friendly PDF for code review and sharing.

**Features:**
- Monospace code blocks with background cards
- File and line metadata header per snippet
- Clickable `View on Git` links to repository source

## Inputs

- **Snippets JSON** (textarea): \\[ { "filePath": "src/index.ts", "language": "ts", "startLine": 120, "endLine": 145, "code": "function renderExampleOutput(example) {\\n return \` ${example.title} \`\\n}" }, { "filePath": "src/tool-manager.ts", "language": "ts", "startLine": 42, "endLine": 69, "code": "class ToolManager {\\n private tools = new Map()\\n getTool(id) {\\n return this.tools.get(id)\\n }\\n}" } \\]
- **Repository Base URL** (text)
- **Branch** (text)
- **Page Size** (select)
- **Landscape** (checkbox)
- **Theme** (select)

## When to use

- Preparing code snippets for formal peer reviews or technical documentation.
- Sharing specific logic blocks with stakeholders who prefer offline PDF reading.
- Archiving critical code segments with direct navigation links to the source repository.

## How it works

- Input your code snippets in JSON format, including file paths and line numbers.
- Provide your repository base URL and branch name to enable clickable source links.
- Select your preferred page size, orientation, and visual theme (light or dark).
- Generate and download the formatted PDF document.

## Use cases

- Creating professional code review handouts for team meetings.
- Generating technical appendices for software architecture reports.
- Distributing offline reference guides for specific library implementations.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I include multiple code snippets in one PDF?

Yes, the tool accepts a JSON array, allowing you to include multiple snippets in a single generated document.

### Are the Git links clickable in the final PDF?

Yes, if you provide a valid repository base URL and branch, the tool generates clickable links that direct readers to the specific file and line range.

### Does the tool support different page orientations?

Yes, you can toggle the 'Landscape' option to adjust the page layout to your preference.

### Can I customize the appearance of the code blocks?

You can choose between light and dark themes to ensure the code is presented in a style that matches your documentation requirements.

### What file format does the tool output?

The tool outputs a standard, high-quality PDF file ready for sharing or printing.

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