Convert a Factur-X invoice to PDF for free

Received an invoice in Factur-X, UBL or CII format and need a readable document to print, share or archive? Our free converter turns your XML file into a clean, well-laid-out invoice — right in your browser. No signup, no installation, and your file never leaves your device. The tool is built for freelancers, small businesses and accounting teams who already receive e-invoices and want a usable PDF in seconds.

How it works

1. Drop your invoice in. Drag and drop your file into the upload area, or pick it from your device. The tool accepts XML files in UBL and CII formats, as well as Factur-X PDFs, from which it extracts the embedded XML. If extraction fails, a clear message prompts you to request the XML file from your supplier or your accredited platform.
2. Check the preview. Your invoice appears in a readable layout: supplier header, invoice lines, VAT broken down by rate, net and gross totals, due date and IBAN.
3. Download as PDF. Click "Download as PDF": your browser's print dialog opens. Choose "Save as PDF" to get your file.

Why is this tool free?

Because e-invoicing is becoming mandatory — and reading an invoice shouldn't cost anything. Since September 1, 2026, every French VAT-registered business must be able to receive electronic invoices; issuing is required from large companies and mid-caps in 2026, then from SMEs, small and micro businesses in 2027. These invoices travel as Factur-X (a readable PDF with embedded XML) or as pure XML (UBL, CII), which is unreadable without a tool, and they must flow through an accredited platform (PA). This converter is our way of helping you get ready. To learn more, read our French guide to e-invoicing 2026 and the articles on our blog.

Privacy: your files stay with you

Invoices contain sensitive data: amounts, bank details, tax identifiers. That's why this converter runs 100% in your browser. Your files are never sent to a server, never stored, never shared. All processing happens locally on your device and disappears as soon as you close the tab. No account to create, no email address to hand over.

Going further

Converting an invoice by hand is fine. Never having to do it again is better. Clivio automatically extracts your invoice data with AI (supplier, amounts, VAT, due dates) and files everything without any manual work. One important safeguard: Clivio does not replace your accredited platform — it organizes everything it (and your other channels) sends you. Create a free account to try it.

FAQ

What is a Factur-X file?

Factur-X is a hybrid e-invoice format: a human-readable PDF with a structured XML file embedded for software. It's one of the formats expected under the French e-invoicing reform.

How do I open an XML invoice (UBL or CII)?

UBL and CII files are raw XML — unreadable in a PDF viewer or text editor. Drop them here for a clean rendering, or use our Factur-X invoice reader to view them without converting.

Are my files sent anywhere?

No. All processing happens in your browser. No file ever travels to a server and nothing is retained.

What if my Factur-X PDF won't display?

Some Factur-X PDFs contain incomplete or non-standard XML. If extraction fails, the tool tells you clearly: ask your supplier for the XML file or retrieve it through your accredited platform.

Can I rename my invoices after converting?

Yes — our bulk invoice renamer automatically generates standardized names (date, supplier, gross amount) for all your files.

Does this tool replace my accredited platform?

No. Only an accredited platform can legally transmit and receive your e-invoices. This converter simply helps you read and convert the files you receive.