Doc2PDF

Overview

Doc2PDF is a full-stack application designed to convert Microsoft Word documents (.doc and .docx) into PDF format. The app is built using React.js for the frontend and Node.js with Express for the backend. It features a responsive design and supports both dark and light themes. The application uses Tailwind CSS for styling and includes various tools and libraries for development.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Development Tools: Vite, Nodemon
• Libraries:
  • multer (for handling file uploads)
  • docx-pdf (for converting Word documents to PDF)

Installation

Frontend

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Doc2PDF.git
   cd Doc2PDF
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the Development Server:

   npm start
   

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Backend

1. Navigate to the Backend Directory (if it's a separate directory):

   cd server
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the Server:

   nodemon server.js
   

   Ensure the backend server is running and accessible.

Usage

1. Open the Application: Go to http://localhost:3000 in your browser.
2. Upload a File: Click on the "Choose File" button to select a .doc or .docx file from your computer.
3. Convert the File: Click on the "Convert File" button to start the conversion process.
4. Download the PDF: Once the conversion is complete, you will be provided with a download link for the converted PDF file.

Configuration

• API Endpoint: The frontend is configured to communicate with the backend API endpoint at http://localhost:3000/convertFile (adjust if necessary).

Testing

Use Postman to test the API endpoints:

• Upload File: POST /convertFile with multipart/form-data containing the file.

Screenshots

Dark Theme Preview

Light Theme Preview

VS Code Setup

Responsive Design

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the project. To contribute:

1. Fork the Repository.
2. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature
   

3. Make Your Changes.
4. Commit Your Changes:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add your message here"
   

5. Push to Your Fork:

   git push origin feature/your-feature
   

6. Create a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any questions or support, please contact:

• Author: [email protected]
• GitHub: ajaypatil1993