DOCX – Microsoft Word Document
DOCX is the standard Microsoft Word format. It stores text, styles, images and tables in a zipped XML package.
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or click to choose DOCX files · up to 95MB each
How to convert DOCX to PDF
- Choose your files. Click Select File or drag your DOCX files into the upload box. You can add many at once.
- Pick the settings. PDF is already selected as the output format. The conversion starts as soon as a file is added.
- Download. Each file appears in the list when it is ready. Download them one by one, or all together with Download all.
Why convert DOCX to PDF?
PDF is the safest format to send a CV, application, invoice or assignment: it looks the same on every phone and computer, cannot be changed by accident, and is what most portals ask for.
When to keep the DOCX
Keep the DOCX as your working copy. Make changes there and convert again; editing a PDF is much harder.
Tips for the best result
- Common fonts are matched: Calibri, Cambria, Arial, Times New Roman and Courier New are replaced by metric-compatible fonts, so lines and pages break in the same places.
- Use standard fonts in your document for the most faithful result.
- Images, tables, headers, footers and page numbers are kept.
Common problems and fixes
- A special font looks different.
- Fonts that are not installed on the server are replaced with a similar one. In Word, use File, Options, Save, Embed fonts, or export from Word yourself for exact typography.
- The page count changed.
- A replaced font with different widths can move text to the next page. Using standard fonts avoids this.
PDF – Portable Document Format
PDF is the standard format for documents that must look the same on every device. It preserves layout, fonts and images, but is difficult to edit.
More PDF conversionsConverting DOCX to PDF
- Layout fidelity depends on the fonts installed on the server.
Also available as Word to PDF Converter, which accepts DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, DOTX, DOT, DOCM files.
Related guides
- How to convert PDF to Word and keep the formattingGet an editable Word file from a PDF: which PDFs convert well, why layouts change, how to fix tables and columns, and what to do with scanned PDFs.
- How to convert Word to PDF on your phoneTurn a Word document into a PDF on Android or iPhone without any app: step by step, plus how to keep fonts and layout right for CVs, assignments and forms.
Frequently asked questions
Will links in my Word document work in the PDF?
Yes, hyperlinks are kept and remain clickable in the PDF.
Do comments and tracked changes appear?
Accept or reject tracked changes and delete comments in Word before converting, so the PDF shows the final text only.
Does the PDF have a watermark?
No. The PDF contains only your document, with no watermark or added pages.
Can I convert Word to PDF without Microsoft Office?
Yes. The conversion happens on our server, so you only need a browser. It works for resumes, assignments and letters on a computer or a phone.
How do I convert DOCX to PDF?
Click Select File or drop your DOCX file onto the upload box. The converted PDF appears in the list below with a download button. You can add many files at once and download them together as a ZIP.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark. To keep the service available for everyone there is a 95MB limit per file and a cap on how many files one connection can process in a short period.
Are my files stored?
Your upload is used only to make the converted file. Images are processed in memory; other files are written to a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes. Nothing is kept after the result has been sent back.
Will quality drop?
For images, a little, by design: the image is re-encoded at the Quality you choose (default 75%). Audio and video are re-encoded with high-quality settings; documents keep their text and layout as far as the target format allows. Converting never restores detail that is already missing from the original.
How this works: your file is uploaded over HTTPS and converted on this server with open-source engines (libvips for images, FFmpeg for audio and video, LibreOffice and Pandoc for documents, Calibre for ebooks, Ghostscript and Inkscape for PDF and vector files). Images are processed in memory; other files use a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes.