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Convert your DOC or DOCX files into PDF documents with ease and efficiency

Convert Word to PDF free with TemplaterRoller’s user-friendly online tool. Convert DOC and DOCX files to PDF in three easy steps.

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Free Word to PDF Converter

Microsoft Word Documents come in two formats: DOC and DOCX. Simply put, DOC is the older version of a Microsoft Word Document. Originally introduced over 30 years ago as part of the first-time release of Microsoft Word, DOC was a staple format for all rich text documents. Until 2006, the format was proprientery and could only be supported by Microsoft Word.

Under growing pressure from its main competitor — Open Office — Microsoft opted to push for an even more open standard by introducing the DOCX file format for all files originating from Microsoft Word. The same was done for PowerPoint Presentation Files (PPTX) and Excel Spreadsheets (XLSX).

A Word to PDF converter can come in handy if you want to get a universally-compatible file that retains formatting along all platforms and viewing applications. With countless readers available for any operating system or device, PDF documents can be easily opened on any computer, phone, or e-book reader.

How to Convert Word to PDF?

There are several ways to convert a Word Doc to PDF. Installing any type of conversion software off of the internet may be a go-to for most users, but does come with its own risks. Downloadable software may contain malware and viruses and can potentially be a hazard to your device. Mobile apps are safer, but can only be used on phones and tablets, making them a not-so-convenient way of converting DOC and DOCX to PDF.

TemplateRoller’s online Word to PDF converter lets you change the format of your files directly in your browser — the only thing you’ll need is an internet connection. The online app can convert any Microsoft Word Document to a PDF file on your desktop, tablet, or phone.

Here’s how to convert a Word document to PDF:

  1. Access our Word to PDF converter by clicking the “Browse Files” button and selecting a DOC or DOCX file that you would like to convert;
  2. Alternatively, you can select a DOC or DOCX file from your OneDrive or DropBox;
  3. Click on “Convert to PDF” and wait for your file to be processed;
  4. Download and save your ready PDF file.
  5. Need to know how to convert Word to PDF on Mac? These same instructions will work on both iPhone and Android devices.

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