Convert a Word Document to PDF
Drop in your .docx: the tool shows the pages exactly as they'll look in the PDF, then you download it in one click. Works on a computer or a phone, with no Office and no upload.
- Free
- .docx to PDF
- Selectable text
- 100% private
100% private — Everything is processed directly in your browser: your files, voice, and image are never sent to Chatzam's servers.
How do I convert a Word file to PDF?
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Drop in the .docx file
Drag it into the box or tap "Browse." You can add several at once, for example a resume and its cover letter.
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Check the preview
The pages appear with their margins, headers, footers, tables and images: that's exactly what the PDF will contain.
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Download the PDF
"Download PDF" creates the file, with the same name as your document. Or choose "Print / vector PDF" to go through the print dialog.
A PDF that's ready to send
Layout preserved
Page size, margins, fonts, headings, lists, tables, images, headers and footers with page numbers.
Selectable text
The text in the PDF can be copied, searched and read by applicant tracking systems (ATS), and links stay clickable.
Several files at once
Add up to 20 documents: each gets its own preview and PDF, or download everything as a single ZIP file.
Nothing is uploaded
The conversion happens in your browser: your document never leaves your computer or phone.
Why send a resume or cover letter as a PDF instead of Word
A Word file looks different depending on the app, the version and the fonts installed on the computer of whoever opens it: a line spills onto the next page, a font gets swapped, a table shifts, and your one-page resume turns into two. A PDF locks the layout in place: the recruiter sees exactly what you saw. It can't be edited by accident either, and it opens anywhere, including on a phone. That's why most job postings, schools and government offices ask for resumes, cover letters, reports and theses as PDFs. Keep the .docx for your edits, and send the PDF.
Download the PDF or use Print: which one should you pick?
"Download PDF" is the simplest: one click, and the file arrives with your document's name. Each page is saved as a high-resolution image with an invisible text layer on top, so you can select, copy and search the text, and applicant tracking systems can read it. "Print / vector PDF" opens your browser's print dialog: pick "Save as PDF" as the printer. The text is vector, so it stays razor-sharp at any zoom, and the file is often smaller. On iPhone, tap the share button in the print window, then "Save to Files."
Convert Word to PDF without Microsoft Office
You don't need Word to get a PDF: the tool reads the .docx file itself, whether it was made in Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs or Pages. It runs in the browser on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install. For an older .doc file or an .odt file, open it first in LibreOffice, Google Docs or Word and save it as .docx. The layout is faithful for everyday documents: resumes, letters, reports, theses. Complex layouts such as floating text boxes, SmartArt, charts or unusual fonts may look different, so always check the preview. If a font is missing on your device, a similar one takes its place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a Word file to PDF for free?
Drop your .docx file into the tool, check the page preview, then tap "Download PDF." It's free, with no sign-up and no limit on the number of conversions.
Is my document uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read and converted in your browser, on your device. It's never uploaded or stored: close the page and nothing is left.
Is the text in the PDF selectable, for a resume?
Yes, with both buttons. The downloaded PDF has a text layer you can copy and that applicant tracking systems can read. The PDF made through Print contains vector text that's perfectly sharp.
How do I convert a .doc or .odt file to PDF?
The tool only reads the .docx format. Open your .doc or .odt file in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs, save it as .docx ("Save As" or "Download as .docx"), then drop it here.
Will the PDF look exactly like my Word document?
For a resume, letter or report, the layout is very close: margins, fonts, tables, images, headers and footers. A page may break slightly differently if a font isn't installed on your device, and floating text boxes, SmartArt and charts may differ. The preview shows you the result before you download.