How to convert Word to PDF online
PDF is the safest way to send a document you do not want reformatted. This guide walks through turning a DOCX file into a PDF in a browser, without installing anything.
Go straight to the Word to PDF converter if you already know what to do.
Step-by-step
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Open the converter
Go to the Word to PDF converter. Nothing needs to be installed and no account is required.
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Add your DOCX file
Drag the document onto the drop area, or click to browse your device. Only one file is converted at a time.
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Run the conversion
Press the convert button. The document text and structure are read in your browser and written into a new PDF.
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Download the PDF
The finished file appears in the results list with its size. Click download to save it.
Things worth knowing
Check the layout first
Headings, paragraphs and lists carry over reliably. If your document relies on custom fonts, text boxes or complex tables, open the PDF and confirm it looks right before sending.
If your file is a .doc
Older Word files need saving as .docx first. Open the file in Word or Google Docs and use Save As to produce a DOCX.
If the PDF is too large
Run the result through the compress tool so it fits an email attachment limit.