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Convert Word to PDF

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How to convert Word to PDF in a few easy steps

Turn any Microsoft Word file into a PDF in just a few steps:

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  • Click Select a file or simply drag and drop your Word document into the drop zone above.
  • Choose the RTF, TXT, DOCX or DOC file you’d like to turn into a PDF.
  • Adobe Acrobat online converts the file in seconds.
  • Save your new PDF file or sign into your Acrobat online account to share with collaborators.

Create PDF files with our free Word to PDF conversion tool

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Convert Word files to PDF online and on the go

Adobe online tools let you convert any Microsoft Word document into a versatile PDF for free. Select the file you’d like to turn into a PDF, then download it onto your device. Sign into your Acrobat account to share with others and create more PDFs.

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Convert Word to PDF quickly and easily

Get fast and convenient file conversion. Upload any DOC or DOCX file and let Adobe online tools handle the rest. Our Word to PDF converter lets you save new PDF files in seconds, helping you keep momentum on a busy project.

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Conversion tools you can trust

Adobe converts your Word docs into professional PDFs without losing your formatting. Your PDFs will look the same to anyone who opens them, too, making them easy to share and collaborate on.

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Streamline document reviews

Adobe online tools lets you gather comments and feedback from multiple collaborators in one PDF file. Sign in and securely share your file with shareholders and reviewers. Respond to comments and @mention people directly to review files efficiently online.

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Edit Microsoft Word files for free online

Make changes to Word documents online for free with Adobe online tools. Sign in and edit your files in Microsoft Word for the web. Update documents using an online version you can save and access anywhere.

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File conversion tools from the creators of the PDF

As the inventors of the PDF file format, our online suite of tools produces high-quality results every time. Try our range of file conversion and editing tools to merge PDFs, edit PDFs, password protect them and more.

Questions? We have answers.

How do I convert a Word file to PDF without losing the formatting?

Adobe online tools preserves your document formatting when you convert from Word to PDF. Whether it’s a DOC or DOCX file, your fonts, images, and alignment will look exactly as expected on Mac or Windows.

Try a 7-day free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro to edit PDFs offline and convert PNGs, GIFs, and other formats. You can use Acrobat on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, or Linux.

What types of document file formats can I convert to PDF?
Our Word to PDF tool lets you convert DOCX, DOC, RTF, and TXT files to PDF. You can use Adobe online tools on a web browser on your mobile device, laptop or desktop. Simply drag and drop or upload a file to convert and download as a PDF.
What’s the difference between the DOC and DOCX file format?
DOC and DOCX are both file formats used by Microsoft Word. The difference between them is that the DOC file extension is an older version, used by Microsoft Word 2003 and earlier. The DOCX file extension is the new file format. So, if you have Microsoft Word 2003 or earlier, you’ll need to download the free Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack. This lets you view, edit, and save DOCX files.
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