Why convert Word to PDF?
A Word document can look different depending on the computer, the Word version or the fonts installed: page breaks move, a table shifts or the typeface changes. A PDF looks exactly the same on any device, and it’s the format most government offices, job applications and submission portals ask for.
The converter opens the document with a Word-compatible engine and lays it out the way Word would: it respects page size, margins, fonts, headers and footers, numbering, tables, images and links. The text in the PDF stays selectable and searchable.
Besides .docx, it accepts old Word documents (.doc), OpenDocument (.odt) and RTF. If the document uses an uncommon font that isn’t embedded, it’s replaced with one of the same metrics so the pages don’t change.
The conversion happens on our server over an encrypted connection, and the file is deleted as soon as you get the result. The free try converts one document; with ToolStudio Pro, use is unlimited and you can convert several documents at once and download them together in a ZIP.
How to convert Word to PDF
- Drag your Word document onto the page or click to choose it.
- Click “Convert to PDF”.
- Wait a few seconds while the document is laid out.
- Download the PDF.
When to convert Word to PDF
- Sending a résumé that looks the same on the recipient’s computer.
- Submitting an application, report or assignment in the required format.
- Sending a quote, invoice or contract that can’t be changed by accident.
- Printing a document with no surprises in margins or page breaks.
- Publishing a document on a website or sharing it by email or WhatsApp.
Supported formats
- Input: Word .docx and .doc, OpenDocument .odt and RTF, up to 500 MB, without a password.
- Output: PDF with the document’s selectable text, links and images.
- Up to 200 pages per document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the PDF look the same as in Word?
Yes. Page size, margins, fonts, tables, images, headers, footers and numbering are preserved. If the document uses an uncommon font that isn’t embedded, it’s replaced with another of the same metrics.
Can I convert old .doc files?
Yes. Besides .docx, old Word documents (.doc), OpenDocument files (.odt) and RTF files are accepted.
Do links still work in the PDF?
Yes. Web links and text are kept: the text in the PDF can be selected, copied and searched.
What happens to my file?
It’s sent to our server over an encrypted connection, converted and deleted as soon as you get the result. We don’t keep it, we don’t share it with anyone and we don’t use it for anything else.
Can I convert a password-protected document?
No. Files with an open password can’t be opened without it. Open the file in Word or PowerPoint, remove the password (File > Info > Protect) and try again.
Is it free?
You get one free try per tool: one file. You can convert that same file again as many times as you like, but to convert a new file you need ToolStudio Pro, which gives you unlimited use of every tool, batch processing (several files at once, downloaded together in a ZIP) and no ads. You can cancel anytime.
