Convert Word to PDF
Word to PDF turns a .docx document into a PDF that looks the same on any device, without Microsoft Word installed. It is useful on a phone or a shared computer.
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The document is laid out page by page with its real page size and margins, headers and footers, tables, images and text formatting. Long documents are split into pages automatically, and tables that cross a page are split between rows. Each page of the PDF also gets an invisible, searchable text layer, so you can search and copy text (Latin script).
Fonts matter for an exact match. If a font such as Calibri or Cambria isn't installed on your device, the converter uses a metric-compatible open font (Carlito, Caladea, Arimo, Tinos or Cousine) with identical character widths, so line breaks stay the same. Charts, SmartArt and some advanced Word features may not appear exactly as in Word.
How to use Word to PDF
- Tap Choose a Word file and select a .docx document.
- Tap Convert to PDF. A progress bar shows each page being laid out.
- Check the result card (page count, file size, any warnings), then tap Download.
Key features
- Original page size, orientation and margins.
- Headers and footers repeated on every page.
- Tables, images, fonts, colours, bold, italic and underline.
- Automatic page breaks, with tables split between rows.
- Searchable, selectable text layer.
Supported files
Input: .docx files. Older .doc files are not supported; open them in Word or a free office app and save as .docx first. Output: a PDF with a picture of each page plus an invisible searchable text layer. Charts, SmartArt and embedded objects may be missing.
Privacy and security
The document is converted inside your browser tab and never uploaded.
Common problems
- My .doc file was rejected.
- Only the newer .docx format can be read. Save the file as .docx in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs.
- Page breaks fall in slightly different places.
- Word calculates layout with its own engine. Small differences in spacing can move a line to the next page. For exact page-by-page output, Word's own Save as PDF is the reference.
- A chart is missing.
- Charts and SmartArt aren't rendered by the browser converter. The result card warns you when the document contains them.
Tips
- Documents that use standard fonts (Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman, Cambria) convert most faithfully.
- Need to change a PDF back into Word? Use PDF to Word.
Frequently asked questions
Can I select text in the converted PDF?
Yes. Each page has an invisible text layer, so you can search, select and copy Latin-script text.
Will the layout match Word exactly?
Usually very closely: page size, margins, headers, footers, tables and images are kept. Charts, SmartArt and some advanced features may differ.