Word to PDF
Turn a Word document (.docx) into a PDF that looks the same on every device, with fonts and layout preserved.
How to use Word to PDF
- Add your document. Click the upload area or drag and drop your file (DOCX, DOC). It is sent over an encrypted connection for processing.
- Choose your options. Adjust the settings for Word to PDF if they are shown, or keep the defaults for a quick result.
- Run Word to PDF. Press the "Word to PDF" button and wait a moment while your document is processed.
- Download the result. Your PDF result downloads straight away. Process another file whenever you like, with no limits or sign-up.
Why use Word to PDF?
- Free with no sign-up and no watermark
- Deleted after you download the result, or within about an hour
- Encrypted transfer to a temporary workspace
- Works on phone, tablet and desktop
Common uses for Word to PDF
- Send a resume or proposal that cannot be accidentally edited.
- Submit coursework or forms that require PDF format.
- Archive finalized documents in a universal format.
Privacy and security
Converting this type of file needs specialist software, so your document is sent over an encrypted connection to a temporary workspace on our server and on to CloudConvert, a third-party conversion service. We send it only to produce your result and ask CloudConvert to delete it as soon as the conversion finishes; CloudConvert's own terms apply to what it handles. Our copy is deleted when you download the result, or after about an hour if you don't. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Are fonts and formatting preserved?
Yes. The conversion keeps your layout, images and tables so the PDF matches your Word document.
Is Word to PDF free to use?
Yes. Word to PDF is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.
What happens to my document when I use Word to PDF?
Converting this type of file needs specialist software, so your document is sent over an encrypted connection to a temporary workspace on our server and on to CloudConvert, a third-party conversion service. We send it only to produce your result and ask CloudConvert to delete it as soon as the conversion finishes; CloudConvert's own terms apply to what it handles. Our copy is deleted when you download the result, or after about an hour if you don't.
What file types does Word to PDF accept?
Word to PDF accepts DOCX, DOC and produces PDF.
Is there a file size limit for Word to PDF?
You can process files up to 50 MB each.
Does Word to PDF work on my phone?
Yes. Word to PDF is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.
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