Word to PDF
Convert Word documents to PDF format
How to Use Word to PDF
- Upload a .docx file. Legacy .doc is not supported — resave as .docx first.
- The document is parsed and opened in a print preview showing how it will look.
- In the print dialogue, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination.
- Save the file to your chosen location.
About Word to PDF
What this page solves
Uploading a `.docx` to a free converter means handing over a contract, CV, or medical letter to an unknown processor that often keeps the file for hours. This converts the document in your browser instead.
Word to PDF converts `.docx` documents to PDF locally, so a CV with your home address or a contract with client terms never touches an upload endpoint. The converter reads the document's paragraph styles, headings, bold/italic runs, lists, and tables, then lays them out onto A4 or Letter pages with selectable text — not a flattened image — so the output stays searchable and accessible. It is aimed at the everyday PDF-only moments: an ATS that rejects `.docx`, a university portal that accepts PDF submissions only, a client who wants an uneditable copy of a quote, or a government form that must be filed as PDF. Complex Word features — tracked changes, embedded macros, comment threads, custom fonts — do not survive conversion by design; accept or reject changes in Word first so the PDF matches what the reader should see. Follow up with the PDF Compressor if the file exceeds an upload cap, or the PDF Merger to bundle a cover letter and CV into one file. Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no signup, no logs.
Common Use Cases
- Convert a CV to PDF before applying through an ATS that rejects .docx
- Turn a signed agreement into an uneditable PDF for the counter-party
- Submit coursework to a portal that only accepts PDF uploads
- Send a quote or invoice as PDF so formatting cannot shift on the client's machine
- Archive an internal policy document in a format that renders identically everywhere
- Prepare a PDF version of a report for a recipient who has no Word licence
Related tools in PDF Tools
- PDF MergerCombine multiple PDF files into one document
- PDF SplitterSplit a PDF into multiple files by page ranges
- PDF Page ExtractorExtract specific pages from a PDF into a new file
- PDF Page RemoverRemove unwanted pages from PDF files
See all PDF Tools.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this open a print dialogue instead of downloading directly?
Rendering Word layout to PDF requires a full layout engine. Rather than reimplement one imperfectly, the tool converts your document to styled HTML and hands it to the browser, which already has an excellent one. The result is more faithful than a direct conversion would be, at the cost of one extra click.
Can I convert .doc files?
No. The legacy binary .doc format is not supported. Open the file in Word or Google Docs and save as .docx, which is the modern Open XML format.
Will my fonts be preserved?
Fonts render using what is available to your browser. If the document uses a font not installed on your system, a fallback is substituted, which can change line breaks and pagination.
Are images preserved?
Yes, embedded images are extracted and included in the rendered output.
Is my document uploaded?
No. The .docx is parsed in your browser using mammoth.js and rendered locally. Nothing is transmitted.
How to use Word to PDF?
1) Open the tool. 2) Enter or upload your input. 3) Get your result instantly. Everything happens locally — nothing is uploaded.
When should I use Word to PDF?
Use it when a recipient asked for PDF instead of Word — job applications, signed agreements, invoices, or coursework submissions with a strict PDF-only upload.
Is Word to PDF safe?
Yes. Word to PDF runs 100% in your browser. Inputs are never uploaded, stored, or logged — safe for confidential content.
Will quality be affected by Word to PDF?
No quality loss for text and vector content. Embedded images keep their original resolution unless you compress them.
What formats does Word to PDF support?
Word to PDF supports PDF (any version), with import/export to JPG, PNG and TXT in related tools
Is Word to PDF free?
Yes — Word to PDF is completely free, with no registration, no watermarks, and no usage limits.
Is my document uploaded to convert it?
No. The `.docx` is unzipped and parsed in your browser, and the PDF is written in page memory. The file never leaves your device, which is the point for CVs, contracts, and medical letters.
Does the text stay selectable in the PDF?
Yes. Text is written as real text objects, not rasterised, so the PDF remains searchable, copyable, and readable by screen readers.
Are tracked changes and comments included?
No. Only the current document body is converted. Accept or reject tracked changes in Word before converting, otherwise revisions may render inconsistently.
Will my custom fonts be preserved?
Standard fonts map cleanly. A licensed custom font embedded in the `.docx` is substituted with the closest available match, so check the first page before sending a brand-critical document.
What about .doc (legacy) files?
The legacy binary `.doc` format is not supported. Open it in Word or LibreOffice, save as `.docx`, then convert.