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About this tool
A closer look at Word to PDF
Word to PDF converts DOCX, DOC, RTF and TXT text files into a clean PDF entirely in your browser. You can choose page size and orientation, set margins, add document metadata, and optionally protect the resulting PDF with a password.
Use it to produce a PDF version of a document without desktop software, to standardize everything to A4 or Letter before sharing, or to generate a password-protected copy in one step.
The converter is text-focused: it reads the document text and places it on the chosen page layout. Embedded images are not rendered, and tables, headers, footers, comments and track changes are not reproduced. Legacy .doc files are decoded as text content. The PDF is generated locally and downloaded from your browser.
Supported files
How to use it
- 1Upload DOCX
- 2Read content locally
- 3Download PDF
What you can use it for
- Producing a PDF version of a text document without desktop software.
- Standardizing documents to A4 or Letter before sharing.
- Adding a password to a converted document.
- Converting plain text notes (TXT) into a printable PDF.
What to keep in mind
- Conversion is text-focused: embedded images are not rendered, and tables, headers, footers, comments and track changes are not reproduced.
- Legacy .doc files are decoded as text content.
- Complex layout and formatting are not preserved exactly.
- If you need a more faithful conversion, export the PDF from the original Word application instead.
Troubleshooting
Images are missing from the output
This is by design — the converter is text-focused. Export the PDF from the original Word application when you need images and complex layout.
A .doc file comes through as plain text
Legacy .doc files are decoded as text content. Save the document as .docx from Word for a better conversion.
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Frequently asked questions
Which files can I convert?
DOCX, DOC, RTF and TXT text documents.
Are images and tables preserved?
No — the converter is text-focused and does not render embedded images, tables, headers, footers, comments or track changes.
Can I password-protect the converted PDF?
Yes — an optional password can be set as part of the conversion.
Can I choose the page size?
Yes — page size, orientation, margins and document metadata (title, author, subject, keywords) are configurable before conversion.