Convert DOC to PDF Online — Perfect Formatting
Transform legacy Word 97-2003 documents to PDF with embedded fonts and perfect formatting.
Drop up to 50 DOC files at once — no install, no sign-up required.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose DOC files. No account required—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. High-fidelity rendering with embedded fonts and optimized images. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Get pixel-perfect PDFs with embedded fonts for consistent rendering. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.
DOC is Microsoft Word's legacy binary format used from Word 97 through Word 2003. Unlike the modern DOCX format, DOC stores content in a proprietary binary structure that's difficult to parse and prone to corruption. While Word and most modern document processors still support DOC for backward compatibility, Microsoft officially deprecated the format in favor of DOCX in 2007. Files are typically larger and less reliable than their DOCX equivalents.
Learn more: DOC Format on Wikipedia
DOC is primarily encountered when working with documents created before 2007 or legacy systems. For new documents or archival purposes, DOCX or PDF are strongly preferred.
PDF (Portable Document Format) is Adobe's universal document standard, designed to present text, images, and layout consistently across any device or platform. First released in 1993 and later standardized as ISO 32000, PDF supports vector graphics, embedded fonts, forms, annotations, and encryption. It has become the de facto format for document exchange, digital publishing, and archival—billions of PDFs are created daily worldwide.
Learn more: PDF on Wikipedia
PDF excels at preserving document fidelity and works universally—every operating system and browser includes native PDF support. For long-term archival or regulatory compliance, PDF/A is the appropriate variant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use PDF or PDF/A?
Use standard PDF (this converter) for everyday documents:
- Business reports and presentations
- Invoices and receipts
- Marketing materials and brochures
- Email attachments
- Password-protected documents
Standard PDF offers smaller file sizes and universal compatibility.
Need long-term archival compliance? Legal contracts, government records, academic dissertations, and compliance documentation require PDF/A format. Use our DOC to PDF/A converter for ISO 19005-2 compliant archival documents guaranteed to remain accessible for 50+ years.
Is DOC to PDF conversion lossless?
Visually, yes. Our converter preserves the exact visual appearance of your document, including fonts, images, colors, and layout. However, the PDF is not editable like the original DOC — it becomes a static visual representation.
We embed all fonts (not just subsets) to ensure the PDF renders identically on any device, even if the viewer doesn't have your custom fonts installed.
What happens to images and fonts in my document?
Images: Embedded images are preserved at 90% JPEG quality (balances file size and visual fidelity). Vector graphics (shapes, SmartArt) are rasterized to ensure consistent rendering.
Fonts: All fonts are embedded in the PDF (including custom fonts). This ensures your document looks identical on any device, even without the original fonts installed.
Do you support password-protected DOC files?
No. Our rendering engine cannot process password-protected documents. You'll need to remove password protection in Microsoft Word before uploading.
To remove protection: Open the document in Word → File → Info → Protect Document → Encrypt with Password → Remove password → Save.
Are fonts embedded in the PDF?
Yes, always. We embed complete font sets in every PDF to ensure consistent rendering across all devices and platforms.
- All fonts are fully embedded (no external dependencies)
- PDFs display identically on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile
- Print exactly as shown on any printer
- Compatible with all PDF readers and archival systems
This increases file size slightly but guarantees your document looks exactly right everywhere.
Can I convert modern DOCX files to PDF?
Yes! If you're working with modern Word documents (.docx files from Office 2007 or later), use our DOCX to PDF converter instead. This converter is specifically designed for legacy DOC files (Word 97-2003).
Does converting to PDF preserve hyperlinks?
Yes. Internal and external hyperlinks in your Word document are preserved as clickable links in the PDF.
This includes links to websites, email addresses, and internal document bookmarks. Recipients can click them directly in any PDF reader.
What happens to track changes and comments?
Track changes: The document is converted as it appears in your current view. If track changes are visible (markup mode), they appear in the PDF. If you've accepted/rejected changes, only the final text appears.
Comments: Visible comments render as they appear in Word. For a clean PDF without comments, hide or delete them before uploading.
Tip: To convert with all changes accepted, use Word's "Accept All Changes" before uploading.
Word to PDF vs 'Save as PDF' in Word - any difference?
Both produce valid PDFs, but with different trade-offs:
- Convert.FAST: Consistent rendering across all documents, automatic font embedding, works without Word installed, batch processing, privacy-focused (no Microsoft telemetry)
- Word's Save as PDF: Uses your local Word installation, may include document metadata, supports Word-specific PDF options
For most users, results are visually identical. Our converter is ideal for bulk conversions or when you don't have Word installed.
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 25 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 200 MB | 200 files | 6 at once |
| Business | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 10 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all documents converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 25 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 25 MB: 1 credit (minimum)
- 26-50 MB: 2 credits
- 51-75 MB: 3 credits
- 76-100 MB: 4 credits
- Over 1000 MB: 40 credits (maximum cap)
Example: A 5 MB document = 1 credit. A 95 MB document = 4 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 10,000 credits/month |
| Business | — | 30,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 25 MB, a typical document costs 1 credit. Pro users can convert 10000 documents per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
Choose Your Plan
Limits shown for DOC to PDF conversion. One subscription unlocks the entire Tools.FAST Network. Plans cover Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, PDF.FAST (soon), and all future tools.
Free
For occasional personal use
- 25 MB per file
- 50 files per batch
- 3 parallel conversions
- 50 credits/day
- Standard priority
- Email support
No sign-up required. Create an account for your own credit pool.
Pro
For independent work
- 200 MB per file
- 200 files per batch
- 6 parallel conversions
- 10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- High priority
- Email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
Business
For production scale
- 1 GB per file
- 1000 files per batch
- 10 parallel conversions
- 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- Add seats to invite team members
- Highest priority
- Priority email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
How Credits Work
- Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
- Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
- Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
- One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.
What's New in DOC to PDF
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of DOC to PDF converter. Convert legacy Microsoft Word 97-2003 documents to PDF with embedded fonts.