How to convert Word to PDF
- 1 Drop your Word document (.docx) on the box, or click browse.
- 2 Check the preview of the content.
- 3 Choose the page size, orientation and margins.
- 4 Press Convert to PDF.
Making a tidy PDF from Word
Use simple headings and lists in Word for the cleanest result. Combine the PDF with other files using Merge PDF, and shrink it for upload limits with Compress PDF.
- Save old .doc files as .docx first.
- Pick A4 or Letter to match your country.
- Use Word's own Save as PDF for complex layouts.
Features
Text stays text
Selectable, searchable text with a standard font.
Keeps the structure
Headings, lists, tables and images.
Page settings
A4, Letter, Legal or A3, with margins.
When to use it
Sending CVs and letters
Send a PDF so your CV looks the same on every computer. To protect it with a password, use Protect PDF.
Submitting assignments
Many portals require PDF uploads. Convert, then check the size with Compress PDF.
Computers without Word
Convert documents on a phone, tablet or shared computer without Office.
Archiving
Keep a fixed PDF copy of contracts and reports.
Related PDF tasks
Frequently asked questions
Will the PDF look exactly like my Word document?
The content and structure are kept: headings, paragraphs, lists, tables and images. Word's exact page layout, headers, footers, text boxes and special fonts are simplified, and a standard font is used. For a pixel-perfect copy, use Save as PDF inside Word.
Does it support .doc files?
No. Only the newer .docx format can be read. Open an old .doc file in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs and save it as .docx first.
Is the text in the PDF selectable?
Yes. The PDF contains real text, so it can be searched, selected and copied.
Are images included?
Yes. Images in the document are included and scaled to fit the page width.
Which languages are supported?
The built-in font covers English, most European languages, Greek and Cyrillic. Urdu, Arabic, Hindi and Chinese characters may not display, so use Word's own Save as PDF for those.
Can I convert Google Docs?
Yes. In Google Docs choose File, Download, Microsoft Word, then convert the .docx file here, or use Download as PDF in Google Docs directly.
What page size should I choose?
A4 for most countries, including Pakistan, India, the UK and Australia. US Letter for the United States and Canada.
Are comments and tracked changes included?
No. The final text is converted, without comments or tracked changes.
Why are my page breaks in different places?
The PDF uses its own page size, margins and standard font, so text flows to new pages differently from Word. Headings and paragraphs stay in order; only where each page ends may change.
Can I convert several Word files into one PDF?
Convert each document to PDF one at a time, then join the PDFs in the order you want with Merge PDF. The merged file can then be compressed or protected with a password.
Is my document uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, so your document stays on your device.
How this tool works. These PDF tools run entirely in your browser using two widely used open-source libraries: PDF.js, the PDF engine built into Firefox, to read and render pages, and pdf-lib to create and edit files. Each tool is tested with typed documents, phone scans and photo-heavy files before it goes live, and nothing you open is sent to a server.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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