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Convert Word documents to PDF

Convert Word to PDF online for free: choose a DOCX, DOC, ODT or RTF document and get a PDF that keeps its layout wherever it is opened. There is no account to create, and one document is converted at a time, up to 4 MB.

Unlike most ProPDF tools, this one needs our server. Your document is sent over HTTPS to the ProPDF server on AWS in the Paris region (eu-west-3), where LibreOffice 25.8.7 converts it. The file goes through a temporary folder that is deleted right after the conversion, and the PDF comes back to your browser.

Lines and pages usually break as in your document when it uses common fonts such as Arial or Times New Roman. Microsoft Office fonts such as Calibri are the exception, because they are not installed on the server.

How it works

  1. Choose your document Drop a .docx, .doc, .odt or .rtf file on the upload area or click it to pick one. One file at a time, up to 4 MB.

  2. Start the conversion Check the file name and size on the card, then press "Convert and download".

  3. Wait for the result The button shows "Converting..." while the server works. The first conversion after a quiet period is slower.

  4. Get your PDF The PDF downloads with the same name as your document, for example report.docx becomes report.pdf. The "File ready" panel can then send it to Compress, Sign, Protect or Merge.

Supported files and size

The tool accepts .docx and .doc files from Microsoft Word, .odt files from LibreOffice and other OpenDocument editors, and .rtf files. Any other extension is refused with the message "Unsupported file type. Use DOCX, DOC, ODT or RTF." The server also checks the start of the file, so a file of another kind that was only renamed, such as a PDF saved with a .docx extension, is refused.

Files over 4 MB are refused before sending, with a message that states the maximum size. Large embedded photos are a common cause: compress the pictures in your word processor, or split the document in two, convert each part and join the PDFs with Merge.

Fonts and layout

LibreOffice lays out your document with the fonts installed on the server. They include the Liberation fonts, designed with the same character widths as Times New Roman, Arial and Courier New, and the DejaVu fonts. Text set in Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New therefore keeps its character widths, so lines and pages usually break as in Word.

Microsoft fonts such as Calibri, Cambria or Aptos are not installed. A document that uses them may be shown with a substitute font, and lines or pages can then break in different places. When a converted PDF differs from what you see in Word, check the fonts first.

Tips for keeping your layout

  • Use common fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman or Courier New when the layout must hold.
  • If your word processor offers to embed fonts in the file, turn it on before saving; it may help the converter keep your fonts.
  • Open the PDF and check line breaks, page breaks, tables and page numbers before you send it.
  • When the exact look matters and you have Microsoft Word, saving as PDF from Word itself uses your own fonts.

If the conversion fails or takes long

The first conversion after a quiet period can take longer. If you see an error or a timeout message, press "Convert and download" again: the file stays selected, so you do not need to add it again.

If it keeps failing, check that the file opens in your word processor and that it is under 4 MB. Remove any opening password first: the tool has no way to receive a document password.

Features

  • Converts .docx, .doc, .odt and .rtf files
  • Conversion by LibreOffice 25.8.7
  • Liberation and DejaVu fonts on the server
  • Files up to 4 MB, one at a time
  • PDF named after your document
  • Hand-off to Compress, Sign, Protect or Merge

Why Use This Tool

  • Send a CV, a letter or a report in a format that any browser or PDF reader can open
  • Freeze the layout before you share a document, so it does not reflow on the reader's screen
  • Prepare a document for signing, protecting or merging with other PDFs
  • Keep your original document untouched: you get a separate PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Word formats can I convert?

DOCX and DOC from Microsoft Word, ODT from OpenDocument editors such as LibreOffice, and RTF. Send one file at a time, up to 4 MB.

Will the PDF look exactly like my Word document?

Documents set in common fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman or Courier New usually keep their line and page breaks. Microsoft fonts such as Calibri, Cambria or Aptos are not installed on the server, so text in those fonts may use a substitute font and the layout can shift. Check the PDF before you send it.

Where is my document converted, and is it stored?

It is sent over HTTPS to the ProPDF server on AWS in Paris (eu-west-3), converted by LibreOffice, and the temporary file is deleted right after. The server keeps no copy of your file. With your consent, audience-measurement cookies (Google Analytics) are set. No ads.

Why did my conversion fail or time out?

The first conversion after a quiet period can take longer, so try again once. If it still fails, check the size, the format and that the document opens normally in your word processor.

Is there a size limit?

Yes, 4 MB per file, because the document travels to the server. There is no account, no daily quota and no usage counter.

Can I convert several documents at once?

No, one document per conversion. Convert them one after the other, then combine the PDFs with Merge if you need a single file.

What is the PDF called?

It keeps your document's name with a .pdf extension: report.docx becomes report.pdf.

Can I turn the PDF back into a Word file?

Yes, the PDF to Word tool creates an editable .docx laid out close to the original pages, for digital PDFs.

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