Word to PDF Converter Exact Layout, Free
Turn Word documents into PDFs that look exactly the same on every device. DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF and TXT, several at once, with PDF/A for archiving.
Drop your Word documents here
DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF or TXT, from your computer or phone
Free plan: files up to 50 MB. Converted on our server and deleted right after.
- Exact fonts & layout
- Several files at once
- No sign-up
- Works on phones
How it works
How to convert Word to PDF in 3 steps
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Choose your documents
Drop them on the box above or tap Select Word files. DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF and TXT all work.
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Pick your options
Tick PDF/A for archiving or e-filing. With several files, you can combine them into one PDF.
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Download your PDF
Click Convert to PDF. Several files arrive together in one ZIP, or as one combined PDF.
More than a basic converter
Everything you need to turn Word into PDF
Real Office rendering keeps your document exactly as you designed it, plus the extras other free tools leave out.
Exact layout and fonts
Headers, footers, tables, images, page numbers and fonts come out exactly as they look in Word.
Office-grade renderingDOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, TXT
Old .doc files from Word 2003, LibreOffice and OpenOffice files, rich text and plain text.
5 file typesPDF/A for archiving
The long-term archive format that many courts, tax offices and universities ask for.
PDF/A optionCombine into one PDF
Turn a CV, cover letter and references into a single PDF in one step.
Combine optionBatch conversion
Convert a whole folder of documents at once and download every PDF in one ZIP.
Several filesWorks on your phone
Convert attachments straight from the Files app on iPhone or your downloads on Android.
Mobile friendlyStep-by-step guides
Guides for converting Word to PDF
How to convert a Word document to PDF
- Select your document in the converter.
- Click Convert to PDF. The file is sent over an encrypted connection to our conversion server, rendered with an Office engine, and deleted as soon as it's done.
- Download the PDF. Fonts, images, tables and page breaks match your document.
How to convert DOC, ODT, RTF or TXT files to PDF
- Older .doc files from Word 97–2003 convert the same way as .docx.
- .odt files from LibreOffice and OpenOffice keep their styles and images.
- .rtf and .txt files become clean, paginated PDFs.
How to save a Word document as PDF/A
- Select your document and tick Save as PDF/A.
- Raha produces a PDF/A-2b file. Fonts are embedded and the appearance is locked, so it opens the same way in 20 years.
- Use it for court e-filing, tax returns, theses and anything that must be archived.
How to combine several Word files into one PDF
- Select all the documents, in the order you want them to appear.
- Tick Combine all files into one PDF. This option appears once you have two or more files.
- Click Convert to PDF. You get a single PDF named after the first file. Need to reorder later? Use Merge PDF.
How to convert many Word files to PDF at once
- Select several documents, or click Add more files after the first.
- Click Convert to PDF. The files are converted one after another.
- Download each PDF on its own, or every file together with Download all (ZIP).
How to convert Word to PDF on iPhone or Android
- Open this page in Safari or Chrome and tap Select Word files.
- Pick the document from Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive or your downloads.
- Tap Convert to PDF, then download. On iPhone you can save to Files or share it straight away.
How Raha compares
More formats and options, still free
Most free converters take one .docx at a time. Raha handles five formats, several files, PDF/A and combining.
| Feature | Raha Tools | iLovePDF | Sejda |
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| File types | DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, TXT | DOC, DOCX | DOCX |
| PDF/A output | Yes | — | — |
| Combine into one PDF | Yes | — | — |
| Several files at once | Yes | Yes | Paid plans |
| No watermark | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Based on each tool's public Word to PDF page, checked October 2026. "—" means we couldn't find the option there. Features change, so check their sites for the latest.
Use cases
What people convert Word to PDF for
Job applications
Send your CV as a PDF so the layout never shifts. Combine it with your cover letter.
Court and government filing
Submit PDF/A documents where portals require an archival format.
Invoices and quotes
Turn a Word invoice template into a PDF clients can't accidentally edit.
Assignments and theses
Universities often want PDF submissions with fonts embedded. PDF/A covers that.
Contracts ready to sign
Convert the final draft to PDF, then sign it or send it for signature.
Print shops
A PDF prints the same on any machine, with no missing fonts or reflowed pages.
FAQ
Word to PDF questions, answered
How do I convert Word to PDF for free?
Select your Word document, click Convert to PDF, then download the PDF. There's no sign-up and no watermark.
Will my PDF look exactly like my Word document?
Yes. Raha renders the document with an Office engine, so fonts, images, tables, headers, footers and page breaks match. Fonts that aren't installed on our server are replaced with the closest match.
Which file types can I convert?
DOCX and DOC from Microsoft Word, ODT from LibreOffice and OpenOffice, RTF, and plain TXT.
What is PDF/A and when should I use it?
PDF/A is the archival version of PDF. Fonts are embedded and the appearance is locked so the file opens the same way years from now. Courts, tax offices and universities often require it.
Can I convert several Word files at once?
Yes. Select several files and download every PDF in one ZIP, or tick Combine all files into one PDF to get a single document.
Is my document uploaded?
Yes. Word to PDF needs an Office engine, so your document is sent over an encrypted connection to our conversion server. It's deleted as soon as the conversion finishes and isn't stored or shared.
Is Word to PDF free?
Yes. The free plan needs no account and adds no watermark. It includes 3 tasks per hour, with files up to 50 MB. The Pro plan removes the limits.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome, pick the document from your phone, and download the PDF.
Can I convert a PDF back to Word?
Yes, with PDF to Word. It can keep the layout, give you clean text, or read scanned pages with free OCR.
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