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Word to PDF Without Losing Formatting: 3 Easy Ways
Send a document that looks identical on every screen. Here is how to convert Word to PDF, three ways, and how to avoid layout surprises.
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Word to PDF
Turn Word documents into PDFs that open the same way on every device. Free, and your document never leaves your device.
or drop a .docx file here
Your document never leaves your device — converting happens in your browser.
Text, headings, lists, tables and pictures are laid out on PDF pages. Headers, footers, text boxes and special fonts may look a little different.
Converting your document…
How to convert Word to PDF
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Add your Word file
Click “Select Word file” or drag and drop a .docx document onto this page.
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Convert
Click “Convert to PDF”. Text, headings, lists, tables and pictures are laid out on PDF pages.
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Download
Click “Download PDF” to save your new file.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is Word to PDF free?
Yes. Converting Word documents to PDF on PDFixed is completely free, with no sign-up and no watermarks.
Are my documents safe?
Your document is converted right here in your browser. It is never uploaded to our servers, so nobody else can see it.
Which Word files can I convert?
Documents saved as .docx, the format used by Word 2007 and later. If you have an older .doc file, open it in Word and save it as .docx first.
Will my PDF look exactly like my Word file?
Everyday documents — letters, CVs, reports with headings, lists, tables and pictures — convert well. Complex layouts with text boxes, columns or special fonts may look a little different. For a pixel-perfect result, our experts can convert it for you.
Can I convert a password-protected Word file?
No. Remove the password in Word first, then convert it.
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