HOW TO CONVERT WORD TO PDF.

In this post we will be looking at how how to convert a Microsoft word document to a pdf, how to convert Word to PDF on Mac and How to convert Word to PDF on iPhone and iPad.

INTRODUCTION

PDFs are handy for distributing documents so that they’re seen the same way by all parties. Typically, you’ll create documents using another app and then convert them to PDF. Here’s how to convert a Microsoft Word document to PDF.

If you don’t have Word, but need to convert a document someone sent you to PDF, you do have a few options:

Google Drive: You can upload a Word document to Google Drive, save it as a Google Document, and then convert it to PDF. This works well enough if you have a simple, mostly text Word document without much formatting (and if you already have a Google account).

A Conversion Website: There are a lot of sites out there that offer to convert Word documents to PDF for free. We recommend freepdfconvert.com. It’s a safe site, it works fast, and it does a pretty good job on Word documents with even a modest amount of formatting. And it really is free if you just need to convert the occasional Word document to PDF. A paid subscription gets you additional features like unlimited conversions (multiple documents at once), and the ability to convert more types of files.

LibreOffice: LibreOffice is a free, open-source office app that offers a lot of the same features as Microsoft Office. You can even open Microsoft Word documents, and convert them to PDF.

HOW TO CONVERT A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT TO A PDF.

1. Open the file in Microsoft Word.
2. Convert Word document to PDF:
3. On Windows, click the Acrobat tab, then click “Create PDF.”
4. On Mac, click the “Create and Share Adobe PDF” icon, then skip to step 4.
5. Protect PDF: Select “Restrict Editing” in the dialog box if you want to prevent the finished PDF file from being changed without your permission.
6. Save as PDF file: Select a folder for the exported file or click “Choose a Different Folder” and navigate to the appropriate folder. Then, rename your document and click “Save.”

 HOW TO CONVERT WORD TO PDF ON MAC

You can use any of the three ways mentioned below to export a Word document as a PDF on Mac.

Use the Pages app: Pages is a free app from Apple and you can download it from the macOS App Store. Once you have the app, follow these steps to change a Word file into a PDF.

• Right-click on the Word file in the Finder folder and select Open With > Pages.
• Click File from the top left.
• Select Export To and choose PDF.
• Optionally, set the image quality and explore other options like adding password protection to the PDF. When done, click Next.
• Change the name and location if desired and click Export.

 Use Google Docs: If you don’t have the Pages app, downloading it may take a while if your internet speed isn’t fast. In these situations, you can use Google Docs in your Mac’s web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to convert a Word file to PDF.

Here’s how to use Google Docs to export a Word document as a PDF:

• Visit Google Docs at docs.google.com and make sure you’re signed in to your Google account.
• Click Blank to start a new document.
• Press Command + O or click File > Open.
• Choose Upload and drag the Word file here or select from the Finder folder.
• Once the Word file is uploaded, it should open in Google Docs. If not, click Open.
• Select File > Download > PDF Document.

Use iLovePDF.com

If you have some non-sensitive Word files, you can use this method to convert them instantly to PDF. The best part is, even in the free version, you can convert up to three Word files to PDF in one go. And if you subscribe to their premium plan, this number can go up to 10. Here’s how to use iLovePDF to change a Word file to PDF:

• Visit iLovePDF.com in a web browser and go to its Convert WORD to PDF page.
• Drag the Word files here or click Select Word files and add from your Finder.
• Click Convert to PDF.
• Once done, click Download PDF.

HOW TO CONVERT WORD TO PDF ON IPHONE AND IPAD

Making a Word file into a PDF is effortless on iPhone and iPad. The best part is you don’t even need an additional app!

Use the Files app

Files app comes preinstalled on all recent versions of iOS and iPadOS. In case you deleted it, download it from the App Store. After that, make sure the Word file is saved inside the Files app. If the Word file is in some other app, open it, tap the share icon and choose Save to Files. And in case the Word file is in a third-party cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, etc., you can simply enable these services in the Files app.

Here’s how to use the iPhone Files app to convert a Word file to PDF:

• Open the Files app, tap Browse and go to the folder where the Word file is saved.
• Tap the Word file, and it will open inside the Files app.
• Select the share icon.
• On the Share Sheet, choose Print.
• Put two fingers on the page thumbnail and pinch out.
• Tap the share icon again and choose Save to Files > choose any location > Save.

Use an iOS shortcut:

With the help of this simple shortcut that I built; you can instantly convert a Word file to PDF in just a few taps. Follow these steps to use an iOS shortcut to convert a Word document into PDF:

• Tap this iCloud link and then tap Add Shortcut to get the Save As PDF shortcut.
• Go to the Files app or the app where the Word file is saved. From here, open the Word file and tap the share icon.
• In the Share Sheet, select Save As PDF.
• The shortcut will swiftly convert the Word file to PDF. Finally, choose a folder and tap Done to save the PDF version of the document.

Use the Pages mobile app:

Apple’s Pages app is also available as a free download on the iOS and iPadOS App Store. Get the app and follow these steps to convert a Word document into a PDF file. Here’s how to use Pages to change a Word file to PDF on iPhone or iPad:

• Open Pages and tap Browse. Now, go to the location where the Word file is saved and tap to open it.
• Choose the more icon (three dots inside a circle).
• Select Export and choose PDF from the list of formats.
• Tap Export, and it should show the Share Sheet.
• From the Share Sheet, tap Save to Files > choose any location > Save

CONCLUTION

This is how you can quickly and easily convert Word files to PDF on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Besides the above options, you can also use dedicated iOS, iPadOS, or macOS apps that can do this job for you. Simply open the App Store and search for Word to PDF converter. Go through the search result and download an app with good ratings. However, keep in mind that, unlike the above methods, most third-party apps will either require payment or show several ads before you can complete the Word to PDF conversion.