One of the most time consuming things in any workday whether you’re running a business or working in an organization are the admin tasks. You know, the filing, the filling out, the conversions. There are many cases where you need to convert DOCX files to PDFs (or Doc files to PDFs) and you’re tasked with doing it without a budget. .
That’s understandable, you don’t know you need to pay for a DOCX to PDF converter until you need to pay for it. #AmIRight?
I digress.
The good news is that there are many free PDF converters online. Many promise to help you convert DOCx files to PDFs. Some of them really and truly get the job done while others miss the mark completely.
If you choose the wrong tool then you may get a PDF but it won’t work the way it’s supposed to or other tools won’t read it properly. That’s just as good as not doing the work in the first place. In this super short and straight to the point guide, I’ll show you the best DOCX to PDF converters, how to use them, and common questions you may have.
As mentioned before, there are quite a few of them on the market. Some of the DOCX converters don’t work as well as they should. These ones do the trick.
UsefulPDF is a newer tool on the scene but it's rapidly building out its capabilities to rival or surpass the other tools on the list. It handles DocX to PDF as well as normal DOC to PDF conversion.
It also has a suite of other tools to help you manage PDF files like Excel conversions, image conversion, and much more.
SmallPDF is an older platform founded in 2013. Since then, it’s been creating multiple tools to serve its users. It’s DOCX to PDF converter is a no-frills app that allows you to get in and get out quickly. It also has about a dozen other PDF related tools that you can work with.
ZamZar is another older player when it comes to the file conversion space. Beyond just turning DOCX to PDF files, you can convert to dozens of other formats. I’ll be honest and tell you I’ve not heard about half of them. That’s irrelevant to this discussion though.
Like Small PDF, ILOVEPDF has a clear emphasis of enhancing your PDF experience so you can get in and get out sooner rather than later. It’s DOCX to PDF converter is a breeze to use and will give you a file that’s compatible with almost all the PDF readers out there.
Duplichecker has been working in this online spectrum for quite a long time and its word to pdf converter provides you with high-quality conversion. It’s a free of cost tool that allows you to convert as many Doc files as you want without imposing any restriction.
Most of the online document converters have a similar UI so the instructions for them are similar. Even if it has a slightly different interface, you’ll be able to figure it out because you’re smart and I’ve got faith in you.
It’s simple right? That’s the beauty of online tools. They’re fast and effective (when you can find the ones that work).
In a word – yes. The document converters shared in this guide are safe to use. They have strict policies around how your data is stored and used. In most cases, whatever you’ve uploaded will be deleted within 24 hours. There are some applications which will delete your data within an hour of downloading your completed files.
The websites are secured by SSL which means no one can spy on your activities or hijack your browsing session. That’s why millions of people use the tools every month to fulfill their needs. PDFs themselves are safer because no one can edit the files.
There are many ways to convert DOCX files to PDFs. You just have to pick your poison. This short guide has outlined the tools that will make it possible, how to use them, and what to expect when getting started. It’s over to you now.