Word to PDF - Convert DOCX Documents to PDF
Convert Word documents to PDF in your browser
or Drag & drop files here
Supported formats: .doc, .docx, .docm, .odt, .ott, .rtf, application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document, application/msword, application/vnd.ms-word.document.macroEnabled.12, application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text, application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template, application/rtf, text/rtf
Word to PDF Without the Microsoft 365 Tax
You shouldn't need a $100/year subscription just to export a Word doc as PDF. This converter uses LibreOffice's rendering engine compiled to WebAssembly—same formatting fidelity as the desktop app, but running entirely in your browser. Your .docx never touches our servers.
Converts a 50-page DOCX with tables, headers, and embedded images in about 4 seconds.
Convert Your Word Document
Drop your .doc, .docx, .odt, or .rtf file onto the page
Pick Standard or High quality (High is better for documents with photos)
Click Convert to PDF
Download your finished PDF
Why Use This Instead of Word's Built-in Export
No Microsoft Account Required
Word Online wants you logged in. Word desktop wants a license. This just works.
LibreOffice Rendering Engine
Same open-source engine powering millions of government and enterprise systems. Handles complex formatting that cheap converters butcher.
ODT and RTF Support
Got an OpenDocument file from a colleague using Linux? Or an RTF from 2003? We handle those too.
Batch Processing
Convert 20 documents at once. Useful when you're archiving a project folder.
Privacy by Architecture
The WASM engine runs in your browser tab. We literally can't see your documents—there's no upload.
Consistent Output
Different Word versions render things differently. LibreOffice gives you the same result every time, regardless of what created the original file.
Works Everywhere Word Doesn't
Windows
Chrome and Edge both work great. Firefox handles large documents well too.
- Open any modern browser and navigate to the converter
- Drag your Word file from File Explorer
- Wait for LibreOffice WASM to initialize (first load takes a few seconds)
- Download appears in your Downloads folder
Mac
Safari, Chrome, Firefox—all work. Safari actually handles the WASM engine really efficiently on M-series chips.
- Visit the Word to PDF converter
- Drop your .docx from Finder
- Select quality and convert
- Find the PDF in Downloads
Linux
You probably have LibreOffice installed anyway, but this is faster for quick conversions. Firefox and Chrome both work.
- Open the converter in your browser
- Upload your document
- The WASM engine uses the same LibreOffice core you'd get locally
- Download your PDF
iPhone & iPad
Safari works, though complex documents take longer on mobile. Good for quick conversions.
- Tap the upload area
- Select from Files or iCloud Drive
- Wait for conversion (longer than desktop)
- Share or save the PDF
Android
Chrome performs best. Works well for simple documents under 5MB.
- Open Chrome and go to the converter
- Upload from Downloads or Drive
- Convert and download
- Find it in your Downloads folder
Tool Comparison
| Feature | PDFyogi | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | SmallPDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preserves complex formatting | ✓ LibreOffice engine | ✓ Native | ○ Sometimes loses formatting | ✓ Good |
| Supports .doc (legacy format) | ✓ Full support | ✓ Obviously | ✓ Converts on import | ✓ Yes |
| ODT/RTF support | ✓ Yes | ○ Limited | ✓ Yes | ○ Limited |
| No upload to server | ✓ 100% local | ✓ Local | ✗ Cloud only | ✗ Server upload |
| Batch conversion | ✓ Up to 20 files | ✗ One at a time | ✗ Manual export each | ○ 2 free/day |
| Free to use | ✓ Completely | ✗ $100+/year | ✓ Free | ○ Limited free |
| No signup | ✓ No account | ✗ MS account | ✗ Google account | ○ For full access |
| Works offline after load | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
Getting Better Results
Use High Quality for Image-Heavy Docs
Standard is fine for text documents. Switch to High if your doc has photos, charts, or graphics that need to stay sharp.
Embed Fonts Before Converting
If you're using unusual fonts, embed them in the Word doc first (File → Options → Save → Embed fonts). Otherwise LibreOffice substitutes similar fonts.
Check Headers and Footers
Complex headers with images occasionally need adjustment. Preview the PDF and reconvert if needed.
Table Borders Sometimes Need Attention
Word's hairline borders sometimes render slightly differently. If precise borders matter, check the output.
First Load Takes Longer
The LibreOffice WASM engine (about 30MB) downloads on first use. After that, it's cached and subsequent conversions start faster.
Large Documents Need Patience
A 100-page document with images might take 15-20 seconds. That's LibreOffice doing real rendering work, not a delay.
Technical Specifications
Common Questions
LibreOffice renders fonts and spacing slightly differently than Microsoft Word. It's usually close, but not pixel-perfect. For exact fidelity, you'd need Word itself.