PDFMagik: iWork to PDF Conversion Process

Convert Pages, Numbers, and Keynote files to PDF format. Your Apple iWork files never leave your browser with 100% client-side processing.

March 15, 2025
5 minute read
No Server Processing
iWork Formats

The iWork to PDF Revolution

Converting Apple iWork files (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) to PDF has traditionally required Apple-specific software or cloud services. PDFMagik changes everything by processing these files entirely in your browser. No uploads, no cloud storage, and absolutely no risk of data breaches.

Core Innovation: Your iWork files never leave your computer. All conversion happens locally in isolated browser memory that's automatically cleared when you close the tab.
0ms
Server Latency
100%
Client-Side
Scalability
50MB
File Limit

Apple iWork Suite Support

Pages Documents

Convert .pages files to PDF with preserved formatting, fonts, and layout exactly as designed in Apple Pages.

.pages → .pdf

Numbers Spreadsheets

Convert .numbers files to PDF with tables, charts, and formulas preserved in the output document.

.numbers → .pdf

Keynote Presentations

Convert .key files to PDF with slides, transitions, and speaker notes converted to printable format.

.key → .pdf
Apple iWork 2009+ formats supported

How It Works: The 4-Step Process

1

iWork File Loading

Your browser reads the iWork file locally using the File API. No data is transmitted to any server - everything stays on your device.

2

Format Detection & Parsing

Advanced algorithms detect the specific iWork format (Pages, Numbers, or Keynote) and extract content, layout, and formatting data.

3

PDF Rendering

jsPDF creates PDF document structure with proper pages, formatting, images, and layout based on extracted iWork content.

4

Direct Download

The converted PDF file is generated as a Blob object and downloaded directly to your device. No intermediate storage anywhere.

Technology Powering iWork to PDF Conversion

iWork Parser

Custom parsers for .pages, .numbers, and .key formats that extract content, styling, and structure from Apple's proprietary formats.

Browser APIs

File API for local access, Blob API for binary handling, Canvas API for rendering, and Web Workers for background processing.

PDF Generation

jsPDF library for creating high-quality PDFs with proper page breaks, vector graphics, embedded fonts, and optimized image compression.

Security: Why It Matters for Apple Files

Traditional Conversion

  • iWork files uploaded to servers
  • Proprietary Apple content exposed
  • Potential data breaches
  • Third-party access to documents
  • Long-term storage risks

PDFMagik

  • iWork files stay on your device
  • Zero server storage
  • No data exposure
  • Complete privacy
  • Automatic memory cleanup
Automatic Cleanup: When you close the tab, all iWork and converted PDF data traces are permanently erased from browser memory. No residual data remains.

Supported iWork File Formats

Pages Documents

Supports .pages files from Pages v4.0 (2009) through latest versions. Preserves text formatting, images, tables, and document layout.

Pages → PDF

Complex documents with images and formatting

Numbers Spreadsheets

Supports .numbers files with multiple sheets, formulas, charts, and tables. Converts to multi-page PDF with proper scaling.

Numbers → PDF

Spreadsheets with charts and calculations

Keynote Presentations

Supports .key files with slides, transitions, speaker notes, and embedded media. Creates PDF with one slide per page.

Keynote → PDF

Presentations with slides and notes

iWork to PDF Conversion Process

A typical 20-page Pages document converts in under 5 seconds. Here's how:

1

iWork Format Parsing

Custom parsers extract text, images, layout, and styling information from the iWork package format, identifying document structure.

2

Content Reconstruction

Reconstructs the document flow, preserving Apple-specific formatting, fonts, and layout for accurate PDF reproduction.

3

PDF Generation

jsPDF creates PDF document with proper page breaks, vector graphics, embedded fonts, and optimized image compression.

The Future of Apple File Conversion

Complete Security

Proprietary Apple iWork files never leave your device, eliminating traditional cloud-based security risks entirely.

Maximum Speed

Zero server round-trip means conversion happens at the maximum speed of your local hardware.

Cross-Platform

Convert Apple iWork files on Windows, Linux, or any device with a modern browser - no Apple hardware required.

PDFMagik demonstrates that proprietary Apple iWork formats can be converted to PDF entirely in the browser without compromising security, performance, or user experience.

Experience iWork to PDF Conversion Now

Try 100% client-side iWork conversion with no file uploads