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Word to PDF Converter

Convert any Word document to PDF using your browser's built-in PDF export. Fast, private, and free.

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Accepts: DOCX

Why convert Word documents to PDF?

Microsoft Word documents are great for editing, but they can look different depending on which version of Word or operating system the reader uses. Fonts may substitute, margins may shift, and carefully formatted layouts can fall apart. PDF solves all of this — a PDF looks identical on every device, every operating system, and every PDF viewer in the world. It also prevents accidental edits, making it the standard format for sharing finished documents.

Converting your Word document to PDF is the right choice before emailing a CV, submitting an application, sending an invoice, sharing a report, or filing any official document. Once in PDF format, your document will print and display exactly as you intended — every time.

How to convert Word to PDF — step by step

  1. Click the upload area and select your .docx Word document (or drag it onto the page).
  2. Choose your preferred page size — A4 (standard in Europe and most of the world) or US Letter (standard in North America). Select portrait or landscape orientation.
  3. Click Convert to PDF. The document is converted to HTML in your browser, then a print dialog opens automatically.
  4. In the print dialog, find the Destination or Printer dropdown and select "Save as PDF".
  5. Click Save and choose where to save the PDF on your device.

This method uses your browser's native PDF export engine — the exact same technology as pressing Ctrl+P and choosing "Save as PDF" yourself. No file ever leaves your device.

Common situations where Word to PDF conversion is needed

  • Job applications — Employers expect CVs and cover letters as PDF to ensure consistent formatting across all applicants.
  • Contracts and agreements — A signed or reviewed document should be locked as PDF so no changes can be made after signing.
  • Academic submissions — Universities and journals typically require submissions in PDF format for standardised archiving.
  • Invoices and quotes — Sending financial documents as PDF prevents clients from accidentally modifying figures.
  • Publishing and printing — Print shops and publishers require PDF format as it embeds fonts and preserves exact layout dimensions.
  • Email attachments — PDFs are universally openable without requiring the recipient to own Microsoft Word.

Tips for the best results

  • Choose the right page size. If your document will be printed or viewed in Europe, use A4. For the US, use Letter. A mismatch causes white borders or cut-off content.
  • Use standard fonts. Documents that use common fonts (Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri) will look correct in any browser. Unusual fonts may be substituted during HTML conversion.
  • Check your print preview. Before clicking Save in the print dialog, scroll through the preview to ensure all pages look correct. Adjust margins in the browser print settings if needed.
  • Complex tables may reflow. Highly styled tables with merged cells or custom borders may simplify during HTML conversion. For complex table-heavy documents, Microsoft Word's own File → Export as PDF gives the most accurate result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your .docx file, choose page size and orientation, click Convert to PDF, then select "Save as PDF" in your browser's print dialog and click Save. The entire process takes under a minute.
Paragraphs, headings (H1–H6), bold, italic, underline, bullet lists, numbered lists, and basic tables are all preserved. Advanced formatting like custom column layouts or embedded charts may simplify slightly, as the .docx is converted to clean HTML before being exported to PDF.
No. The Word document is converted to HTML entirely within your browser using mammoth.js, a JavaScript library. The final PDF is created by your browser's own print engine. Nothing is sent to any server at any point.
Some browsers block automatic print dialogs as a pop-up. If this happens, click the "Re-open Print Dialog" button on the screen. Make sure pop-ups are not blocked for this site in your browser settings.
The tool processes one file at a time. Click "Convert another file" after each conversion to process additional documents.
A4 (210×297mm) is the standard paper size in Europe, Australia, and most of the world. US Letter (8.5×11 inches / 216×279mm) is the standard in the United States and Canada. A4 is slightly narrower and taller. Choose the size that matches where the document will be printed or submitted.

Related tools

  • PDF to Word — Convert a PDF back into an editable Word document.
  • Merge PDF — Combine multiple PDF files into one document.
  • Compress PDF — Reduce the file size of your PDF after conversion.