Convert Word Document to PDF Online Free
Convert Microsoft Word documents into PDF, preserving formatting.
How to Convert Word to PDF in 3 Steps
- Upload your Word document. Drag and drop or browse for your .doc or .docx file. Both older Word format (.doc) and the current format (.docx) are supported.
- Click "Word to PDF". PDFTools uses LibreOffice to convert your document, preserving fonts, paragraph styles, tables, headers, footers, and page layout as accurately as possible.
- Download your PDF. Your converted PDF is ready in seconds. The resulting file is a standard PDF that can be opened on any device without Microsoft Word installed.
Why Use PDFTools to Word to PDF?
- Preserves formatting — Fonts, text styles, tables, images, headers, footers, and page margins are all preserved in the output PDF as closely as possible to the original document.
- Both .doc and .docx supported — Convert both older .doc (Word 97-2003) and modern .docx (Word 2007+) formats — no need to save to a specific format first.
- Universal compatibility — The resulting PDF can be opened on any device — Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android — without Microsoft Office installed. Perfect for sharing documents with anyone.
- Free without account — Convert Word documents to PDF for free with no sign-up, no subscription, and no watermarks. Files are deleted from our servers automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my fonts and formatting be preserved?
PDFTools uses LibreOffice for conversion, which supports most standard fonts and formatting. Documents using common fonts (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, etc.) convert with high fidelity. Complex custom fonts or advanced Word-specific formatting features may occasionally render slightly differently in the PDF output.
Can I convert password-protected Word files?
Password-protected Word documents cannot be processed without removing the password first. Remove the protection in Microsoft Word (Review → Restrict Editing → Stop Protection) before uploading the file.
My PDF looks slightly different from the original Word document. Why?
Conversion from Word to PDF uses LibreOffice's rendering engine, which may interpret some advanced Microsoft-specific formatting elements differently. Minor differences in line spacing, text wrapping around images, or complex tables are possible. For the most accurate conversion, use Microsoft Word's own "Save as PDF" feature if you have it installed.