Word to PDF Converter
Drop a .docx file to convert it to PDF right in your browser with no upload, or compare four other methods (Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, online tools) for a pixel-exact layout.
Use the Word to PDF Converter
Convert .docx to PDF in your browser
The file is converted on your device and never uploaded to a server.
What is kept and what is not
- Kept: headings, paragraphs, bold, italic, underline, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, links and images (PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, WebP).
- Approximate: the text is laid out again with one standard font (Roboto), so page breaks, fonts, colours, spacing, columns, text boxes, headers and footers will not match Word exactly.
- Not supported: old .doc files (save them as .docx first), password-protected files, EMF/WMF drawings, charts, SmartArt, and scripts outside Latin, Vietnamese, Greek and Cyrillic (for example Chinese, Japanese or Arabic).
- Need a pixel-exact copy of the Word layout? Use Word's own Save as PDF (Method 1 below).
Method 1 — Microsoft Word (Best Quality)
Requires Word 2007 or later on Windows or macOS. Produces the highest-fidelity PDF because Word uses its own rendering engine.
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Open your document
Launch Microsoft Word and open the .docx file you want to convert.
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Go to File menu
Click File in the top-left corner of the ribbon.
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Choose Save As or Export
Select Save As and choose PDF (*.pdf) from the format dropdown. Alternatively, choose Export > Create PDF/XPS Document for more options.
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Set options (optional)
In the export dialog you can choose page range, optimize for Standard or Minimum Size, and include or exclude bookmarks and metadata.
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Save the file
Click Save or Publish. The PDF is saved to your chosen location.
Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Quality | Privacy | Offline | Batch Support |
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| Microsoft Word | Paid (included with Office) | Excellent | Local only | Yes | Via macro/VBA |
| LibreOffice | Free | Very good | Local only | Yes | Yes (CLI) |
| Google Docs | Free (Google account needed) | Good | Cloud upload | No | One at a time |
| Online Converter | Free / Freemium | Varies | Cloud upload | No | Some tools yes |
Quick Decision Guide
Need the best quality?
Use Microsoft Word — it uses the same engine that rendered the document, so fonts, images, and layouts are pixel-perfect.
No Microsoft Office license?
Download LibreOffice for free. It handles .docx files well and never sends your data to a server.
Have a confidential document?
Always use an offline method (Word or LibreOffice). Never upload confidential files to Google Docs or online converters.
On a phone or shared computer?
Use Google Docs — no installation required, works in any modern browser, and your file stays in your Google Drive.
Summary
Converting a Word document to PDF lets anyone open it without Microsoft Office. The converter at the top of this page reads your .docx file in the browser, keeps headings, paragraphs, bold and italic text, lists, tables, links and images, and builds a downloadable PDF without sending the file anywhere. Because it lays the text out again with a standard font, page breaks and exact styling can differ from Word. When you need a pixel-exact copy, the guide below compares Word's built-in Save As PDF (best quality), LibreOffice (free, offline), Google Docs and dedicated online converters.
How it works
- Click the upload box at the top of the page or drop a .docx file onto it.
- Choose the page size (A4 or US Letter).
- Click Convert to PDF. The converter loads once (about 2.5 MB) and reads the document on your device.
- Headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, links and images are laid out on PDF pages with a standard font.
- Click Download PDF to save the file, then open it to check the result.
- For a pixel-exact copy of a complex layout, use one of the other methods below, such as Word's Save As PDF.
Use cases
- Sending a resume or CV that must look identical on any device or operating system.
- Sharing a business proposal or contract that should not be easily edited.
- Submitting academic papers or reports to portals that require PDF format.
- Archiving final versions of documents in a widely supported, future-proof format.
- Publishing newsletters or brochures as PDFs for email distribution.
- Creating fillable or signed PDF forms from Word templates.
- Uploading documentation to intranets or content management systems.
- Converting invoices to PDF for accounting and record-keeping purposes.