Will my Word fonts and tables survive conversion to PDF?

Most common fonts, heading styles, bulleted lists, and tables convert faithfully when embedded in the DOCX. Rare custom corporate fonts may substitute if not embedded in the source — verify preview before sending legal contracts. Complex text boxes can differ slightly from desktop Word print output, so proofread one page with intricate layout before bulk workflows.

Can I convert DOCX resumes to PDF before submitting to job portals?

Yes. ATS-friendly resumes in DOCX format export to PDF for employers that require PDF uploads while preserving section structure. Rankify keeps processing local so personal phone numbers and employment history do not pass through unknown servers. Download and attach directly from the same browser session on desktop or mobile.

Does Rankify Word to PDF upload my documents to the cloud?

No. Your DOCX is parsed in browser memory on your device. Rankify never transmits document contents to rankify.in for conversion. This privacy model suits law firms, healthcare administrators, and HR teams handling offer letters and policy documents. Disconnect from the internet after page load and conversion still completes.

Can I batch convert multiple Word files to PDF?

Process files sequentially in one session — add a DOCX, download PDF, repeat for the next contract or lesson plan. Rankify does not charge per file or require premium tiers for multiple conversions. For dozens of files, desktop automation may still be faster, but occasional batches remain comfortable entirely in the browser.

What is the difference between Word to PDF and printing to PDF from Word?

Rankify works when Word is not installed at all — on Linux machines, Chromebooks, or computers without Office subscriptions. Even with Word available, browser conversion avoids license activation headaches and keeps files local instead of routing through Microsoft cloud print services. Results target portable PDF standards suitable for email and e-filing.

Can I convert password-protected DOCX files to PDF?

Remove document passwords in Word or compatible editors first, then convert the unlocked DOCX in Rankify. Encryption prevents parsers from reading content in any tool until decrypted. After PDF export, use Protect PDF to apply a PDF-specific password if recipients require encryption.

Will tracked changes and comments appear in the PDF output?

Rankify exports the document as rendered content — tracked changes may appear as markup depending on how the DOCX stores revisions. Accept or reject edits in Word before conversion if you need a clean final PDF for clients. Comments visible in print layout may carry into PDF; hide review markup in source when producing publication-ready files.

Why is my old .doc file not accepted?

Only modern .docx (Office Open XML) is supported. Open the file in Word or LibreOffice and Save As .docx before converting.

Will my fonts and spacing match Word?

Preview before download. Most standard fonts and paragraph styles carry over; exotic fonts must be available to the renderer or substitutes may appear.

Can I convert without installing Microsoft Word?

Yes. The entire conversion runs in the browser — no Office license or desktop install required.

Does the tool support landscape wide tables?

Choose landscape orientation and Letter or A4 width, then check the preview to confirm wide tables paginate acceptably.

Will tracked changes or comments appear in the PDF?

The preview shows what will export. Hidden markup may or may not appear depending on how the DOCX was saved — review the preview carefully.

Can I password-protect the PDF after conversion?

Yes. Run Protect PDF on the downloaded file to add AES-256 encryption.

Is my DOCX uploaded to a cloud server?

No. The document is read and converted locally in your browser session.

Can I convert on a Mac without Word installed?

Yes. Safari or Chrome on macOS works the same way — open the tool, load DOCX, preview, download PDF.

What page sizes can I choose?

A4 and Letter with portrait or landscape orientation for each conversion.

Should I convert to PDF before emailing a contract?

PDF prevents casual editing and preserves layout across devices — a common reason to convert finalized DOCX files.

Can I merge the PDF with other documents afterward?

Yes. Use Merge PDF to combine your Word export with scans, cover sheets, or appendices.

How is Word to PDF different from HTML to PDF?

Word to PDF accepts DOCX word-processor files. HTML to PDF accepts .html files or public URLs for web markup.

Word to PDF

Word to PDF Converter — Free Online

Convert DOCX files to PDF with page preview. Choose A4 or Letter and orientation, then download free in your browser. No signup.

or drag and drop your .docx file here

Word to PDF

Why convert Word to PDF

Portals that say “PDF only” reject DOCX uploads. Word to PDF converts .docx files in your browser with A4 or Letter sizing — layout locked so recipients see what you intended, not a font swap on their machine.

DOCX to PDF without Word installed

Upload a .docx file, preview the document, pick page size and orientation, and download a standard PDF.

Free · DOCX only · Preview included

DOCX input

Modern Word documents (.docx) convert directly. Legacy .doc files need saving as DOCX in Word first.

A4 or Letter output

Match international A4 submissions or US Letter office printing.

Local conversion

Resumes and contracts convert in browser memory without a cloud upload step.

Fixed layout PDF

Recipients cannot accidentally edit wording — the PDF signals a finalized document.

Features

Key features — Word to PDF

Everything below the converter reflects how Word to PDF actually works — settings, inputs, outputs, and privacy.

DOCX upload

Drag a .docx file from Word, Google Docs export, or LibreOffice save.

Document preview

Review pagination before export so you catch odd breaks early.

Page size and orientation

Portrait or landscape on A4 or US Letter — set before you convert.

Browser-side export

No Microsoft 365 subscription required for occasional PDF exports.

Protect afterward

Run Protect PDF on sensitive exports before emailing HR or legal teams.

Merge with scans

Combine the Word PDF with photo scans via Merge PDF for complete application packets.

How it works

How to use Word to PDF

Follow these steps in the converter above — the UI matches this workflow.

1
Select Your DOCX Word File
Open a .docx document from your device. Rankify reads it locally — your file never uploads to external servers.
Tip: Double-check file order before processing — reordering after export wastes time.
2
Preview Document Formatting
Review headings, tables, and images before export to ensure the PDF will match your Word layout.
Tip: Preview the output once in your normal PDF viewer before sending to clients or portals.
3
Choose PDF Export Options
Configure page sizing and embedding settings optimized for printing, emailing, or archival PDF standards.
Tip: On mobile, use Files or gallery pickers and confirm the last page in the queue.
4
Download the Converted PDF
Save a professional PDF version of your Word document ready to share with clients, schools, or employers.
Tip: If the result exceeds upload limits, run Compress PDF on the finished file.

Formats

Supported file types

Inputs and outputs for Word to PDF — based on the live converter.

DOCX.docx

DOCX is accepted as input for this workflow. Upload a .docx file — legacy .doc format is not supported. Preview the rendered document, choose A4 or Letter page size and portrait or landscape orientation, then convert to PDF entirely in your browser. Use sources exported directly from the app that created them when possible — re-saving through unrelated tools can flatten layers or strip metadata you may need later.

Use it for

DOCX exports from your authoring app
Files that open correctly in your browser preview
Single-document sessions on desktop or mobile

PDF document. Note: .doc (legacy Word) is not supported — only .docx.

Benefits

Benefits of Word to PDF

Why teams pick a browser tool instead of installing another desktop suite for one-off PDF tasks.

One focused workflow

Word to PDF does one job well instead of burying the action inside a suite you open twice a year.

Accurate to the UI

Documented inputs (DOCX) and outputs (PDF document.) match the live converter.

Local processing

Files stay in browser memory during conversion — no account and no upload queue.

Works across devices

Modern Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on desktop and mobile can run the same URL.

Chains with other PDF tools

Follow up with merge, split, compress, rotate, protect, or watermark steps on the same site.

Free without watermarks

Exports are clean for client, school, and office submissions — no forced trial branding.

Editable DOCX vs fixed PDF

Without this tool

Recipients can change wording accidentally
Fonts may shift on other machines
Some portals reject Word uploads
Version drift in email threads

With Rankify

Layout locked for review
Opens consistently everywhere
Meets PDF-only submission rules
Signals a finalized document

Use cases

Who uses Word to PDF

Real scenarios where this tool saves time compared with desktop software or upload-based converters.

Job applications

Cover letter and resume as PDF when the employer portal blocks DOCX.

Essay submissions

Universities that require PDF uploads accept your Word draft after conversion.

Contract sharing

Send read-only agreement PDFs instead of editable Word files.

Government forms

Agency portals that list PDF as the only accepted format.

Invoice delivery

Freelancers send fixed-layout invoice PDFs clients cannot alter.

Syllabus distribution

Teachers share a PDF syllabus that prints consistently for every student.

Remote collaborators

Teammates on Mac, Windows, or Chromebook all open the same PDF layout.

Before watermarking

Convert to PDF, add a DRAFT watermark, then send for review.

Compare

Why Rankify for Word to PDF

Desktop suites, mobile apps, and upload-based websites all offer ways to handle PDF tasks — but the trade-offs differ. Word to PDF on Rankify targets the middle ground: real controls from the live UI, no install, and files that stay in your browser for standard PDF workflows.

Criteria	Rankify	Offline software	Typical online tools
Install required	No — runs in the browser	Yes — Acrobat, Word, etc.	Usually no
Account / signup	Not required	Often tied to license login	Frequently required for saves
File upload to server	No — local processing	No	Yes — typical model
Watermark on free export	No watermark	Depends on license	Common on free tiers
Works on locked-down PC	Yes if browser allowed	Often blocked by IT	Yes, but uploads may violate policy
Cost for occasional use	Free	Subscription or license	Free with limits or ads

Privacy

Privacy and security

How Word to PDF handles your files in the browser.

Rankify Word to PDF is built for people who need a result now but do not want documents sitting on a stranger's server. Load the page, add files, process, download — the bytes stay in browser memory on your machine. We do not track file contents for conversion purposes. Treat the downloaded PDF like any sensitive file: share only with intended recipients and store it according to your retention rules.

Browser-side processing

Documents decode and export happen in your tab using client-side code, not a remote rendering farm.

No upload storage

We do not keep copies of your PDFs on server disks after the tab closes.

No registration gate

There is no login step that links your identity to the files you process.

Sensible for sensitive work

Local processing fits policies that discourage sending PII to unknown SaaS converters.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Word to PDF — inputs, output, privacy, and workflow tips.

Open Rankify Word to PDF in any modern browser, select your .docx file, preview formatting, and download the PDF. The converter parses WordprocessingML locally without Office licenses or cloud OneDrive uploads. Students on Chromebooks, contractors on locked-down laptops, and job seekers formatting resumes all benefit from this approach. Output opens in any standard PDF reader.

Ready to use Word to PDF?

Convert DOCX files to PDF with page preview. Choose A4 or Letter and orientation, then download free in your browser. No signup. Open the converter above, process your file, and download in minutes — free, private, and aligned with the live tool.

Protect the PDF

Criteria

Rankify

Offline software

Typical online tools

Install required

No — runs in the browser

Yes — Acrobat, Word, etc.

Usually no

Account / signup

Not required

Often tied to license login

Frequently required for saves

File upload to server

No — local processing

Yes — typical model

Watermark on free export

No watermark

Depends on license

Common on free tiers

Works on locked-down PC

Yes if browser allowed

Often blocked by IT

Yes, but uploads may violate policy

Cost for occasional use

Free

Subscription or license

Free with limits or ads

Word to PDF Converter — Free Online

DOCX to PDF without Word installed

DOCX input

A4 or Letter output

Local conversion

Fixed layout PDF

DOCX upload

Document preview

Page size and orientation

Browser-side export

Protect afterward

Merge with scans

Select Your DOCX Word File

Preview Document Formatting

Choose PDF Export Options

Download the Converted PDF

Use it for

One focused workflow

Accurate to the UI

Local processing

Works across devices

Chains with other PDF tools

Free without watermarks

Editable DOCX vs fixed PDF

Without this tool

With Rankify

Job applications

Essay submissions

Contract sharing

Government forms

Invoice delivery

Syllabus distribution

Remote collaborators

Before watermarking

Browser-side processing

No upload storage

No registration gate

Sensible for sensitive work

How can I convert DOCX to PDF without Microsoft Word installed on my computer?

Will my Word fonts and tables survive conversion to PDF?

Can I convert DOCX resumes to PDF before submitting to job portals?

Does Rankify Word to PDF upload my documents to the cloud?

Can I batch convert multiple Word files to PDF?

What is the difference between Word to PDF and printing to PDF from Word?

Can I convert password-protected DOCX files to PDF?

Will tracked changes and comments appear in the PDF output?

Why is my old .doc file not accepted?

Will my fonts and spacing match Word?

Can I convert without installing Microsoft Word?

Does the tool support landscape wide tables?

Will tracked changes or comments appear in the PDF?

Can I password-protect the PDF after conversion?

Is my DOCX uploaded to a cloud server?

Can I convert on a Mac without Word installed?

What page sizes can I choose?

Should I convert to PDF before emailing a contract?

Can I merge the PDF with other documents afterward?

How is Word to PDF different from HTML to PDF?

HTML to PDF

PowerPoint to PDF

Compress PDF

Protect PDF

Merge PDF

Add Page Numbers

Ready to use Word to PDF?

Word to PDF Converter — Free Online

DOCX to PDF without Word installed

DOCX input

A4 or Letter output

Local conversion

Fixed layout PDF

DOCX upload

Document preview

Page size and orientation

Browser-side export

Protect afterward

Merge with scans

Select Your DOCX Word File

Preview Document Formatting

Choose PDF Export Options