Convert Word to PDF Online — DOC, DOCX & Templates
Transform Word documents to PDF with embedded fonts and perfect formatting.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose Word files (DOC, DOCX, DOCM, DOT, DOTX, DOTM). 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.
Microsoft Word documents come in two formats: DOCX (Office Open XML, 2007+) and DOC (legacy binary, 1997-2003). DOCX is the modern standard, storing content as compressed XML files inside a ZIP container. It's more compact, less prone to corruption, and easier for third-party applications to parse. DOC is the older binary format, primarily encountered in legacy documents created before 2007.
Learn more: Office Open XML on Wikipedia
Both formats support rich text formatting, styles, tables, images, headers/footers, and change tracking. For final distribution, archival, or cross-platform compatibility, converting to PDF ensures the document appears exactly as intended regardless of the viewer's software or operating system.
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
What's the difference between DOC and DOCX?
DOCX (Office Open XML, 2007+) is the modern Word format — smaller files, less corruption risk, and better compatibility. DOC (binary, 1997-2003) is the legacy format found in older documents.
This converter handles both seamlessly. For dedicated converters, use our DOCX to PDF converter or DOC to PDF converter.
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
Standard PDF offers smaller file sizes and universal compatibility.
Need long-term archival compliance? Legal contracts, government records, and compliance documentation require PDF/A format. Use our Word to PDF/A converter for ISO 19005-2 compliant archival documents.
Is Word 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 Word document — 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 Word 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.
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 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 5 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
- 6-10 MB: 2 credits
- 11-15 MB: 3 credits
- 16-20 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB document = 1 credit. A 95 MB document = 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, a typical document costs 1 credit. Pro users can convert 12000 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?
What's New in Word to PDF
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of unified Word to PDF converter. Supports both DOC and DOCX formats with embedded fonts and optimized PDF output.
Need to get more done? Pro starts from $5.
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