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How to Convert Word to PDF for Free (Without Uploading Your File)
Turn a .docx file into a PDF in your browser, what is kept, and how to make a resume PDF that applicant tracking systems can read.
A PDF looks the same on every phone and computer, so it is the safest way to send a resume, letter or form. Here is how to turn a Word (.docx) file into a PDF without uploading it anywhere.
How to convert
- Open Word to PDF.
- Choose your .docx file.
- Check the live preview.
- Click Download PDF.
Word to PDF
Convert a Word file to PDF in your browser. Your file is not uploaded.
What is kept
Text with bold, italic, underline and colours, headings, bullet and numbered lists, tables, links and PNG or JPEG pictures are carried over. The page size and margins of your document are used.
What is not kept
Headers and footers, text boxes, shapes, charts and special fonts are not carried over, and the PDF uses standard fonts. That means line breaks can differ slightly from Word. Characters outside English (Latin) text, such as Hindi, show as “?”.
Good for resumes
The PDF contains real, selectable text, not a picture of the page. That matters for job applications, because applicant tracking systems read text, and recruiters can search and copy it. If you do not have a resume yet, try the Resume Maker.
Privacy
The conversion runs in your browser, so contracts, offer letters and ID documents never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with .doc files?
No, only .docx. Open an old .doc file in Word and use Save As > .docx first.
Is the PDF text selectable?
Yes. It contains real text, so it can be searched and copied.
Can I convert a PDF back to Word?
Yes, with [PDF to Word](/tools/pdf-to-word). It keeps text and headings but not exact layout.
