Overview
Turn a Word document, presentation, or OpenOffice file into a PDF you can check and share. The tool accepts .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, and .odp files. Convert one file at a time for a separate PDF for each original, then compare the saved file with your source before relying on its layout.
Save your document or presentation as a PDF you can check and share. Convert one file at a time when you need a separate PDF for each original.
When to use
- Use Office to PDF when you need a PDF copy of a Word document, presentation, or OpenOffice document to check or share. It accepts .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, and .odp files.
- Convert one file at a time when you want a predictable, separate PDF for each original. The picker accepts up to 10 files, but a batch may produce separate PDFs or one combined PDF, depending on how conversion runs.
How to use
Open Office to PDF and sign in to its online workspace.
Add a .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, or .odp file using the file picker or upload area. Each file can be up to 50 MB, and the picker accepts up to 10 files. Convert one file at a time for predictable, separate PDFs. Check the visible controls and restrictions before continuing.
Check Page Size. Choose A4, Letter, or Legal; A4 is selected by default. The selected size is not applied consistently across conversion paths, so check the saved PDF’s page dimensions before printing. Choosing Letter or Legal alone does not guarantee that output size.
Click Convert, then use Download to save the result. If Auto-download is enabled, saving may begin automatically. Compare the PDF with the original: check page breaks, fonts, headings, tables, links you need, and slide edges. Keep the original for later edits.
Settings reference
| Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Page Size | a4 letter legal | a4 |
Formats & limits
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Input formats | .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, .odp |
| Output formats |
Access & cost
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processing mode | Online processing requires sign-in and an internet connection. |
| Online processing | Sign-in required; Internet connection required |
Examples & use cases
An office coordinator preparing a report to print.
Prepare a DOCX report for Letter-size printing
The source is a 12-page DOCX report intended for Letter-size paper. Its page breaks and tables need checking before printing.
.docx to PDF
- Page Size:
- letter
- Choose Letter because it is the intended paper size, but don't assume the selection guarantees the PDF’s dimensions.
- After conversion, check the saved PDF’s page dimensions and compare its page breaks and tables with the DOCX.
Expected outcome
A PDF copy of the report. Check its dimensions and layout before printing, and keep the DOCX for later edits.
A presenter preparing slides to send to colleagues.
Review a presentation before sharing
A PPTX deck has tables and content near slide edges. The presenter needs a PDF copy to review before sharing.
.pptx to PDF
- Page Size:
- a4
- Keep the default A4 selection unless another available size suits the intended use; the setting doesn't guarantee the PDF’s actual dimensions.
- Compare the saved PDF with the presentation, paying particular attention to slide edges and tables.
Expected outcome
A PDF copy of the presentation to check before sharing. Inspect the slide edges and tables in the saved file.
A project contributor preparing an OpenOffice document for review and printing.
Convert an ODT document for a Legal-size print job
The source is an ODT document with headings and links, intended for Legal-size paper. The contributor wants to check the PDF’s layout and dimensions before sending it.
.odt to PDF
- Page Size:
- legal
- Choose Legal because that is the intended paper size, then check the saved PDF’s actual dimensions rather than relying on the setting alone.
- Compare the headings, page breaks, and any links needed for the review against the ODT.
Expected outcome
A PDF copy of the ODT document. Check its dimensions and the details important to the review before sharing.
More ways to use it
- A team member sending a presentation to people who need a PDF copy.: The original is a PowerPoint presentation, and the recipient needs a PDF version to review. Convert the supported presentation file to PDF, then check slide edges and other important layout details in the saved result before sharing. Page Size: a4.
- A contributor preparing a document for printing.: The document needs a PDF copy, and the intended paper size matters for the print job. Choose the intended available page size, then inspect the saved PDF’s page dimensions before printing; the selection alone doesn't guarantee the output size. Page Size: letter.
Troubleshooting
The file is a spreadsheet, which isn't an accepted Office to PDF input.
Try this: Use Excel to PDF for the spreadsheet instead.
What to expect: The spreadsheet is directed to the Excel-to-PDF task rather than this tool’s document-and-presentation input workflow.
The PDF’s layout or page dimensions differ from what you expected.
Try this: Compare the saved PDF with the source. Check page breaks, fonts, tables, links you need, slide edges, and the PDF’s page dimensions before printing.
What to expect: The comparison can help identify layout or dimension differences to address before using the PDF. An exact match is not guaranteed.
Privacy
Online processing uploads files. Completed results may remain available for later download. See Privacy Policy for current file-handling and retention details. Check the processing mode before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a spreadsheet here?
Use Excel to PDF for spreadsheet files. Office to PDF accepts .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, and .odp files, not spreadsheet formats.
Will the PDF look exactly like my original?
No exact match is guaranteed; formatting can change during conversion. Compare the saved PDF with the original before relying on its layout.
Should I check links and page breaks after converting an Office file?
Yes. Open the saved PDF and check its page breaks, fonts, tables, headings, and any links you need. Complex formatting or font differences can affect the layout.
Which file formats can Office to PDF accept?
It accepts .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, and .odp files. The configured output is PDF.
Can I convert an older DOC file as well as DOCX?
Yes. Both .doc and .docx are accepted inputs.
Can I convert an ODT document to PDF?
Yes. Add the .odt file, check the available controls, convert it, and compare the saved PDF with the original.
Can I convert multiple documents to PDF at once?
The picker accepts up to 10 files. A batch may produce separate PDFs or one combined PDF, depending on how conversion runs. Convert one document at a time for predictable separate PDFs.
Can I combine multiple Word files into one PDF?
A batch may produce one combined PDF or separate PDFs, depending on how conversion runs, so a combined result isn't guaranteed. Convert one file at a time for a predictable separate PDF for each original.
How large can a file be, and how many files can I add?
Each file can be up to 50 MB, and the file picker accepts up to 10 files.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Online processing uploads files. Completed results may remain available for later download. See Privacy Policy for current file-handling and retention details. Check the processing mode before starting.
How do I convert a Word file to PDF online?
Open Office to PDF, sign in for online conversion, and keep an internet connection while starting the task. Add a supported file and click Convert. Save the PDF with Download, or use Auto-download if it's enabled.
Can I edit the PDF after converting a Word file?
This tool creates a PDF copy, and you can keep the original Word file for later edits. If your next task is editing the PDF itself, continue with PDF Editor.
Does converting a Word document guarantee that its fonts and formatting stay the same?
No. An exact layout match isn't guaranteed. Compare the saved PDF with the source, especially fonts, page breaks, tables, and other formatting that matters for your document.