wteja/pdf-converter repository overview

The Office to PDF Converter Docker image provides a simple and efficient way to convert office file formats to PDF. It uses a Go-based HTTP server as the backend and LibreOffice in headless mode for the conversion process.

This container is ideal for developers who need a quick solution for document conversion in web applications, automation pipelines, or microservices. With built-in support for multiple file formats and endpoints for health checks and conversions, it is designed to be reliable, lightweight, and easy to use.

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⁠Features

• Convert office documents (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, etc.) to PDF.
• Built-in HTTP endpoints:
  • Health Check: GET /
  • Convert: POST /convert (Upload files for conversion)
• Automatic cleanup of temporary files after one hour.
• Runs on port 5000 by default.
• Publicly available at https://pdf-converter.itthirit.io.

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⁠Supported File Formats

• Documents: .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt
• Spreadsheets: .xls, .xlsx, .ods, .csv
• Presentations: .ppt, .pptx, .odp
• Other: .svg, .html, .xml

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⁠How to Use

1. Pull the Docker image:

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   docker pull wteja/pdf-converter

2. Run the container:

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   docker run -p 5000:5000 wteja/pdf-converter

3. Endpoints:

   • Health Check:

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     curl http://localhost:5000/

     Response: OK

   • Convert Document:

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     curl -X POST -F "[email protected]" http://localhost:5000/convert --output output.pdf

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⁠Use Cases

• Integrate with web applications for document conversion.
• Automate workflows and pipelines requiring file format conversion.
• Microservices architecture where office-to-PDF conversion is needed.

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⁠Technical Details

• Base Image: Ubuntu
• Dependencies: LibreOffice, Go
• Default Port: 5000

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⁠Support

For issues or feature requests, please contact me via the Docker Hub repository or submit an issue in the GitHub repository⁠.