Word to PDF Converter
Convert Word to PDF online instantly. Turn DOCX documents into high-quality PDF with preserved layout, fonts, and images. Perfect for sharing and printing.
Convert following formats from and to PDF: DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, RTF, TXT
Frequently Asked Questions About Word to PDF Conversion
Why convert Word to PDF instead of just sharing the .docx file?
PDFs lock your layout—fonts, spacing, and images stay exactly where you put them, no matter what device or software the recipient uses. Word files can break: missing fonts substitute, page breaks shift, and formatting collapses on older Word versions or mobile apps. Use PDF when the document is final and presentation matters.
Will my Word formatting, styles, and page layout stay intact?
Yes. Headings, body text, bullet lists, tables, images, headers, footers, and page numbers all convert faithfully. Fonts embed in the PDF if they're standard; custom fonts may substitute. Hyperlinks and bookmarks carry over as clickable PDF links. Complex features like Track Changes or comment bubbles won't appear—resolve or hide them before conversion.
What happens to custom fonts and styles?
Standard fonts (Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri) embed seamlessly. Custom or proprietary fonts may be substituted with similar alternatives if embedding fails. To ensure exact font rendering, use common system fonts or embed font files properly in your Word document. Styles, bold, italic, and colors always transfer correctly.
How should I handle very large Word documents (100+ pages)?
Large documents convert fine but take longer. For faster results and easier sharing, consider splitting into chapters (10-30 pages each) and converting separately. Alternatively, reduce embedded image resolution in Word (compress pictures to 150 DPI for screen, 300 DPI for print) before conversion. This shrinks the final PDF size without visible quality loss.
Can I create PDF/A for long-term archiving?
PDF/A is an archival standard that embeds all fonts and disallows encryption, JavaScript, and external dependencies—ideal for legal, compliance, and historical records. Most basic converters produce standard PDFs. For PDF/A, use specialized tools or Adobe Acrobat's Save As PDF/A option. Check if your organization requires PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2u, or PDF/A-3.
How do I add password protection or restrict editing in the resulting PDF?
Basic Word-to-PDF converters don't add passwords. To encrypt or restrict printing/copying, use a dedicated PDF editor (Adobe Acrobat, PDF-XChange, or command-line tools like qpdf) after conversion. Set a user password (required to open) and/or owner password (restricts editing/printing). Remember: password protection is convenience security, not true encryption for highly sensitive data.