DOCX to PDF

Upload a DOCX file and download it as PDF. Free to start.

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Drop a DOCX file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
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What changes

DOCX and PDF side by side: quality, size and where each one opens.

DOCX (Word) vs PDF

DOCX (Word) vs PDF
PropertyDOCXPDF
QualityExcellentExcellent
File sizeSmallMedium
CompatibilityWidely supportedOpens everywhere
Advantages
  • Easy to edit
  • Rich formatting
  • Built for co-editing
  • Keeps the layout exactly
  • Can be password-protected
Disadvantages
  • Needs Word or a compatible app
  • Layout can shift between apps
  • Hard to edit
  • Larger files

PDF opens in more apps and on more devices than DOCX (Word). PDF opens on every major platform. Convert DOCX (Word) files when the app, site or workflow you use needs PDF.

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the DOCX file on the orange block above, or press “Choose DOCX”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to PDF”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the PDF file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How DOCX to PDF conversion works

Converting a DOCX file to PDF produces a fixed-layout document that displays identically on any device regardless of which fonts or software are installed on the viewer's system. DOCX is an XML-based Office Open XML format that relies on the reader's application and installed fonts to render the layout correctly, which means the same file can look different on different computers. PDF embeds fonts, vector graphics, and page geometry into a self-contained package governed by ISO 32000. The conversion uses LibreOffice in headless mode, which accurately renders complex formatting including tables, headers and footers, tracked changes (with accepted revisions), embedded images, and OLE objects. The resulting PDF is fully text-searchable when the source DOCX contains actual text. 1converter processes DOCX-to-PDF server-side: files are never opened in a desktop application, and the converted PDF can be downloaded for 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, then it is deleted.

Sources and specifications

When to convert

What the PDF file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Universal compatibilityPDF works on all devices and platforms
  • Preserve formattingMaintain exact document layout
  • Submitting job applications and resumes
  • Sharing business reports and proposals

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The PDF file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting DOCX to PDF.

Ask supportAll questions
Will my document formatting be preserved?
Yes! We preserve all formatting, images, fonts, and layout when converting DOCX to PDF.
Can I convert password-protected DOCX files?
Currently, you need to remove password protection before converting. This ensures we can access the content for conversion.
What's the maximum file size I can convert?
Free accounts and guests can convert files up to 50 MB. Starter takes up to 200 MB, Pro up to 1 GB, and Business has no plan ceiling.

More about this pair

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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