How to Convert a Google Doc to a PDF

Quick list: how to convert a Google Doc to a PDF.

Converting a Google Doc to a PDF is simple and straightforward. Here’s a quick rundown of the main steps.

1. Getting started. Sign into Google Docs. Open your document or create a new document.
2. Save as PDF. For saving and sharing, click File, then Download and select PDF from the list.
3. Email a PDF. For email, click File > Email, then choose Email This File. Select PDF from the drop-down at the bottom of the box.
4. Access your PDF. Whether saved on your laptop or ready to share via email, you now have your PDF.

In detail: converting a Google Doc to PDF step by step.

So that’s the short version. We’ll now give you the detailed step by step of how to convert a Google Doc to a PDF.

1. Open your Google Docs file.

2. Go File and select Email This File.

3. Select PDF from the drop down menu at the bottom.

4. Enter the recipient’s email in the address bar. If you want to access the PDF file yourself, make sure to enter your email address.

5. Write the email copy and subject line.

6. Hit Send.

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How to save a Google Doc as PDF by downloading it.

You can also create an offline version as Google Doc and save it as a PDF by downloading it to your device. Read on for a detailed tutorial on how to save a Google Doc as a PDF.

1. Open your Google Docs file or create new one.

2. Ensure the document is finalised.

3. Go the File > Download > PDF.

4. Find the PDF file in your desktop Downloads folder.

5. Save the PDF in the folder of your choice.

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How to convert a PDF into a Google Doc

The tutorials above show you how to save a Google Doc as a PDF - but what if you need to reverse and turn your PDF into a Google Doc? We’ve got you covered.

Check out our guide for an easy to follow breakdown on how to convert a PDF into a Google Doc using Acrobat.

Benefits of turning a Google Doc into a PDF.

There are many benefits of converting Google Docs to PDFs. We’ll briefly cover some key advantages.

• Universally recognised and trusted. PDFs are the format of business and have been for years, since they were invented in the early 1990s. Businesses across the globe trust the file format with their contracts, reports and other sensitive documents. Converting your Google Docs to PDFs means you can share your documents in this trusted file format.
• Collaboration and organisation. Combine Google Docs and Adobe Acrobat to better collaborate on and organise your documents. Google Docs use master versions that update in real time, which avoids potential issues that can arise when you have multiple versions. Once you’re ready to save your Google Doc as a PDF, you can share it to be signed, edited, or converted in Acrobat.
• Accessible anywhere. By working with Adobe Acrobat and Google Docs, you know your PDF will be accessible from pretty much anywhere. Colleagues and clients can read them on their computer, laptop, tablet, or phone from anywhere, either online or offline.