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How to convert a Word document (.docx) to PDF
PDF is the format to send a document in when you want it to look the same everywhere and not be edited by accident — a CV, a signed contract, an invoice, a school assignment. This guide shows how to turn a Word .docx file into a PDF for free, right in your browser, with the file never leaving your device.
The fastest way
Open Word to PDF, drop in your .docx, pick A4 or Letter, and click Convert to PDF. A preview appears and you download the result. That's it — the rest of this guide covers formats and formatting.
Why PDF instead of sending the Word file
- It looks identical everywhere. A Word file can shift layout depending on the reader's fonts and Word version; a PDF is fixed.
- It is harder to alter. Good for anything official — the recipient sees exactly what you sent.
- No software needed. Every device and browser opens a PDF; not everyone has Word.
Step by step
- Open Word to PDF.
- Drop your .docx onto the box, or click to choose it.
- Choose a page size — A4 (most of the world) or Letter (US).
- Click Convert to PDF and wait a moment while it renders.
- Check the preview, then Download PDF.
What carries over
Headings, bold/italic, bullet and numbered lists, tables, links, and images from the document are preserved. Because the PDF is built from the document's content rather than copied page-for-page out of Word, a very intricate layout or an unusual font may look a little different. For a plain report, letter, or CV the result matches closely.
After converting
- Need to combine it with other files? Use Merge to PDF to join several PDFs (and images) into one.
- File too big to email? Compress PDF reduces the size.
A note on privacy
Documents are personal — a contract, a CV, a medical form. The Word to PDF tool converts entirely in your browser, so your file is never uploaded. Close the tab and nothing remains.