How do I convert a Word file to PDF?

Upload the document, run the conversion and download the returned PDF.

Does this one run in my browser?

No. Faithful Office rendering needs a full document engine, so this conversion is performed by an external service and the file is transmitted for processing.

Which Word formats are supported?

Modern .docx files convert most reliably; legacy .doc files are also accepted.

Will my fonts look the same?

Standard fonts are matched closely. Unusual fonts that are not available to the converter are substituted.

Is the uploaded file kept?

The document is held only for the duration of the conversion and removed from temporary storage afterwards. Avoid using it for material you cannot share with a third-party service.

Can I edit the PDF afterwards?

Yes, open it in Edit PDF to add text, images or a signature.

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Word to PDF

Turn a Word document into a PDF with the same engine Word itself uses for Save as PDF, so headers, tables and fonts survive the trip.

Converted by Microsoft's document service, then deleted straight away.

This tool is not browser-only

Office documents cannot be rendered inside a browser, so your file is sent to Microsoft's conversion service. The temporary copy is deleted the moment the PDF is produced, and PDFSolution never stores your document.

Drop a Word document

.DOCX, .DOC, .RTF, .ODT · up to 20 MB per file · single file

Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.

How to convert Word to PDF

Convert a Word document to PDF so it looks the same for everyone who opens it, regardless of fonts or software.

1Upload your .docx or .doc file.
2Start the conversion.
3Wait while the document is rendered by the conversion service.
4Download the PDF.

Why use Word to PDF

Layout, fonts and pagination stay fixed for the recipient.
PDF is the expected format for applications, invoices and contracts.
No Office installation needed on your device.
Rendered by Microsoft's own converter, so Word layouts stay faithful.

Privacy and how your file is handled

This conversion cannot run in a browser, so the document is sent over an encrypted connection to Microsoft's document conversion service, converted, returned to you and then removed from temporary storage. Do not use it for documents you cannot share with a third-party service.

Read more in our security overview and privacy policy.

Word to PDF — frequently asked questions

How do I convert a Word file to PDF?: Upload the document, run the conversion and download the returned PDF.
Does this one run in my browser?: No. Faithful Office rendering needs a full document engine, so this conversion is performed by an external service and the file is transmitted for processing.
Which Word formats are supported?: Modern .docx files convert most reliably; legacy .doc files are also accepted.
Will my fonts look the same?: Standard fonts are matched closely. Unusual fonts that are not available to the converter are substituted.
Is the uploaded file kept?: The document is held only for the duration of the conversion and removed from temporary storage afterwards. Avoid using it for material you cannot share with a third-party service.
Can I edit the PDF afterwards?: Yes, open it in Edit PDF to add text, images or a signature.

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