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Convert Word to PDF

Convert DOC and DOCX files to high-quality PDFs in seconds. Free, fast and private.

Convert Word to PDF

Convert DOC and DOCX files to high-quality PDFs in seconds. Free, fast and private.

Why convert Word to PDF with PDFWix?

• Pixel-faithful layout: Headings, columns, tables and images render in the PDF exactly where Word placed them — no surprise re-flow on the recipient's machine.
• Fonts embedded automatically: Custom fonts ship inside the PDF so it looks identical on a Mac, a Windows laptop, or a phone, even if the reader doesn't have the font installed.
• Hyperlinks stay clickable: Email addresses, web URLs and cross-references in your Word doc remain live links in the PDF.
• Form-ready output: Word content controls become fillable PDF form fields, so contracts and intake forms work straight after conversion.
• Free and unlimited: No daily cap, no signup, no watermarks on the resulting PDF — convert as many resumes and reports as you need.
• Privacy by design: Files are encrypted in transit and processed in memory only — never written to a disk we keep around.

Common uses for Word to PDF

• Sending a resume to a recruiter who needs a non-editable PDF
• Locking down a signed contract before emailing it to a client
• Submitting a thesis or research paper in the format the university requires
• Distributing a finalized policy or HR document inside the company
• Publishing a downloadable whitepaper on your marketing site
• Converting an invoice template into a PDF before sending to a customer

Tips for converting Word to PDF

1. Open the Word to PDF tool — Click "Select Word file" or drag a .docx into the upload box. Legacy .doc files are detected and you'll be prompted to save-as .docx first.
2. Choose page settings — Pick page size (A4 or US Letter), orientation and margins. Sensible defaults are pre-selected for most documents.
3. Click "Convert to PDF" — The converter renders your Word document into a clean PDF right in your browser. Most documents finish in a few seconds.
4. Download your PDF — Save the new PDF to your device. The original .docx stays untouched on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

Is Word to PDF free to use?

Yes — completely free with no signup, no daily limit, and no watermark on the output. Everything runs in your browser, so there's no server cost we need to recoup.

Will my fonts look the same after conversion?

Standard document fonts (headings, body text, tables) render faithfully. Very unusual custom fonts may fall back to the closest available match, which matches how most PDF viewers handle missing fonts.

Will tables, headers and images survive?

Yes — Word to PDF is a near-lossless conversion. Tables, headings, lists, embedded images and hyperlinks all carry across as they appear in Word.

Does the tool support .doc files as well as .docx?

The converter is built for .docx (modern Word). Legacy .doc files from Office 97-2003 are detected and you'll get a clear prompt to save-as .docx from Word first — the format is too old to render reliably in a browser.

What's the file-size limit?

There is no hard cap enforced by the tool. Practical limits depend on your browser's memory — most resumes, contracts and reports under a few hundred MB convert without issue.

Is my Word file uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser via WebAssembly. Your document never leaves your device — we can't see it, and neither can anyone else on the network.