Why convert Word to PDF?
PDFs look identical on every device and operating system — the formatting you set in Word won't shift when someone opens it on a different computer, different version of Word, or on a Mac vs Windows machine. PDFs are also smaller than .docx files, can't be accidentally edited, and are universally accepted by email clients, job portals, legal filing systems, and official submission platforms. If you are sending a CV, contract, report, or proposal, PDF is the professional standard.
How to convert Word to PDF free
- Go to ihatepdf.cv/word-to-pdf — no sign-up, no email
- Upload your .doc or .docx file — the file stays on your device
- Click Convert — takes a few seconds
- Download the PDF — no watermark, identical formatting
Conversion runs entirely in your browser using Mammoth.js via WebAssembly. No software installation needed, no Microsoft Office required.
Does it preserve formatting?
Yes. Fonts, images, tables, bullet points, headers, footers, columns, and page margins are all preserved. The output should look identical to your Word document. Complex layouts with multi-column text and embedded charts may have minor differences — for the most accurate results, save your Word document first to make sure all content has been finalized.
Convert Word to PDF on iPhone or Android
Open ihatepdf.cv/word-to-pdf in your mobile browser, upload the Word file from your Files app or cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox), and download the PDF. No app installation needed. Works in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android.
PDF to Word and back — the full round-trip
If you receive a PDF you need to edit in Word, use PDF to Word to convert it to .docx, make your edits, then convert back to PDF here. The full round-trip — PDF → Word → edit → PDF — takes under 5 minutes and requires no paid software.
Convert a CV or resume so it looks the same everywhere
A resume is the most common Word-to-PDF job, and the reason is simple: a .docx can reflow on a recruiter's machine and push your neat one-page layout onto two. Converting to PDF freezes it. For the cleanest result, finalise the document in Word first, stick to widely available fonts (Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman, Georgia), and check that nothing sits right on a page break. Convert here, open the PDF, and confirm the page count and spacing match — then it will look identical in every applicant-tracking system and on every reviewer's screen.
Old .doc files and locking the final PDF
Both the modern .docx and the legacy .doc format convert here, so you do not need to first re-save an old document in a newer Word. Once you have the PDF, you can lock it down: use Flatten PDF so the content cannot be casually edited, or Password Protect it before sending a contract or offer letter. If the file is large after converting an image-heavy document, compress it to keep it under email limits.
Frequently asked questions
Why do the fonts look slightly different after converting?
That happens when the document used a font that is not embedded, so a substitute is shown. Stick to common fonts, or embed fonts in Word before converting, and the PDF will match your original.
Can I convert an old .doc file, not just .docx?
Yes. Both the legacy .doc format and the modern .docx are supported — upload either and download a PDF, with no need to re-save it in a newer version of Word first.
Do I need Microsoft Word installed?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser — no software required.
Will the PDF have a watermark?
Never. ihatepdf does not add watermarks to any converted file.
Can I convert multiple Word files at once?
Currently one file at a time. Process them sequentially for batch work.
Is there a file size limit?
No server limit. Files are processed locally; the constraint is your device memory.