Why this is the best free Document to PDF converter
100% Private
Conversion runs in your browser with pdf-lib. Your documents never leave your device.
Instant & Free
No upload wait, no sign-up, no watermark — processing starts the moment you hit convert.
20+ Input Formats
Word, Excel, text, Markdown, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML and images all convert to PDF.
Full Page Control
Choose page size, orientation, margins, font and quality — or use a one-click preset.
Batch & Merge
Convert dozens of files at once, download a ZIP, or merge everything into one PDF.
Watermark & Stamps
Add watermark text, headers, footers, page numbers and a date to every page.
Smart Analysis
See word count, page estimate, author, dates and language before you convert.
Searchable PDFs
Output is real, selectable text with embedded fonts and full metadata.
What Is a PDF?
PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format, created by Adobe in 1993 and now an open ISO standard, that captures the complete appearance of a document — its text, fonts, images, vector graphics and exact layout — in a single, self-contained file. A PDF looks identical on every device, operating system and printer, which is why it has become the universal format for finished documents.
Unlike an editable Word or Excel file, a PDF is designed to be a faithful, fixed representation of a document. That makes it the best format for sharing, printing, signing and archiving — the recipient always sees exactly what you intended, with no missing fonts, shifted layouts or version mismatches.
Why Convert Documents to PDF?
Converting a Word, Excel, text or image file to PDF solves the most common document headaches: broken formatting when a file opens on a different computer, missing fonts, accidental edits, and incompatibility with the recipient’s software. A PDF is a sealed, portable snapshot that just works.
Whether you are emailing a contract, submitting an assignment, publishing a report, preparing a file for print, or archiving records for the long term, PDF is the safest, most professional choice. This converter makes it instant and private — the conversion happens in your browser, so sensitive documents never leave your device.
Best PDF Settings for Every Goal
The right settings depend on what you are doing with the PDF. As a rule of thumb: pick a faster mode for sharing and email, a higher-quality mode for printing and archiving, and match the page size and orientation to your content.
How In-Browser Document Conversion Works
When you add a file, the converter reads it locally and turns it into a normalised document model: DOCX is parsed with the Mammoth engine, spreadsheets with SheetJS, and text, Markdown, HTML, CSV, JSON and XML with purpose-built parsers. Images are decoded directly.
That model — headings, paragraphs, lists, tables and images — is then laid out and paginated into a real PDF using pdf-lib, with your chosen page size, margins, fonts, watermark, headers, page numbers and metadata. Everything runs in a WebAssembly-accelerated browser sandbox, so the conversion is fast, private and requires no upload or installed software.
Convert documents to PDF in 3 steps
Upload your document
Drag and drop your DOCX, XLSX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, CSV or image file onto the converter, or click to browse. Add multiple files for batch conversion.
Choose PDF settings
Pick a mode (Fast, Standard, High Quality, Print Ready) and optionally set the page size, orientation, margins, font and watermark.
Convert and download
Press Convert to generate the PDF in your browser, then download it individually, as a ZIP, or merged into one document.
Supported Document Formats
Convert any of these formats to PDF — drag in a single file or a whole batch.
Supported Formats & Conversion Engines
Most formats convert instantly and privately in your browser. A few office and eBook formats use our server-side engine and API for full-fidelity layout.
| Format | Type | Engine | How it’s handled | In-browser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCX | Word | Mammoth + pdf-lib | Headings, lists, tables, bold/italic, images | Yes |
| TXT / LOG | Text | pdf-lib | Paginated plain text | Yes |
| Markdown | Markup | pdf-lib | Headings, lists, code, links | Yes |
| HTML | Markup | pdf-lib | Structure + inline styles (no external CSS/JS) | Yes |
| CSV / TSV | Data | pdf-lib | Bordered tables with header row | Yes |
| XLSX / XLS / ODS | Spreadsheet | SheetJS + pdf-lib | One table section per sheet | Yes |
| JSON / XML | Data | pdf-lib | Pretty-printed code blocks | Yes |
| RTF | Rich text | pdf-lib | Text extracted, styling simplified | Yes |
| JPG / PNG / WEBP / GIF / BMP | Image | pdf-lib | Downscaled + recompressed to PDF pages | Yes |
| DOC / PPT / PPTX / ODT / ODP / EPUB | Office / eBook | LibreOffice (API) | Full-fidelity via server engine & API | API |
| Pages / Numbers / Keynote | Apple | Export → API | Export to PDF/DOCX/XLSX first, or use the API | API |
Best PDF Settings for Every Goal
Printing
Crisp output for a print shop or office printer.
Print Ready · A4/Letter · normal margins · 300 DPI imagesSharing & email
Small, fast-opening file for sending around.
Standard · A4 · balanced quality · 120 DPI imagesArchiving
Long-life file that stays identifiable.
High Quality · A4 · title/author/keywords metadataBusiness report
Clean, formal document style.
High Quality · Times font · A4 · page numbers onDocument to PDF Use Cases
Business reports
Turn Word and Excel files into polished, fixed-layout PDFs for clients and stakeholders.
Assignments & theses
Submit coursework as a PDF so formatting never breaks on the reviewer’s computer.
Invoices & receipts
Convert spreadsheets or images of receipts into clean, archivable PDFs.
Contracts & legal
Share tamper-resistant, print-ready documents that look identical for every party.
Scans & photos
Combine multiple images into a single multi-page PDF for records and submissions.
Docs & code
Render README files, logs, JSON and source code into readable, shareable PDFs.
Privacy First: No Upload, No Tracking
Unlike cloud converters that send your file to a remote server, this tool processes everything locally. Your documents stay yours.
How Document to PDF Conversion Works
How does the converter turn a Word file into a PDF?
It uses the Mammoth library to read the DOCX and convert it to clean HTML (headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, bold/italic and embedded images). That structure is normalised into a document model and laid out page by page with pdf-lib, which embeds the fonts and writes a standard PDF — all in your browser.
How are spreadsheets converted?
SheetJS parses XLSX, XLS and ODS files into rows and columns. Each sheet becomes a section in the PDF, rendered as a bordered table with a shaded header that repeats at the top of every page. Column widths are sized proportionally to fit the page.
Why is in-browser conversion private and safe?
Your document never travels across the internet, is never stored on a third-party server and is never exposed to that server’s staff, logs or breaches. The only copy of your file is the one on your own device — the strongest possible privacy guarantee for confidential documents.
What are the limits of client-side conversion?
Browser conversion is fast, private and free, and handles the most common formats beautifully. Pixel-perfect reproduction of complex office layouts (advanced PowerPoint, ODT/Pages, multi-column DTP) and certified PDF/A or OCR are best handled by our server-side LibreOffice engine and API, which complement the browser tool.
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Document to PDF API & Plans
The browser tool is free and unlimited. For automated, server-side or high-volume conversion — including PowerPoint, ODT, EPUB, PDF/A and OCR — our developer plans add a REST API, batch jobs, webhooks and team features.
Free
- Unlimited browser conversions
- All modes & presets
- Batch + merge + ZIP
- No watermark, no sign-up
Pro
- REST API access
- 2,000 conversions / month
- DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, EPUB
- Async jobs + webhooks
- Email support
Business
- 25,000 conversions / month
- PDF/A + OCR searchable PDF
- API-key & team management
- Priority processing
- Priority support
Enterprise
- Unlimited volume
- Dedicated / on-prem engine
- Digital signatures & compliance
- SLA + SSO
- Dedicated success manager