About Document Converter
Conversion runs with LibreOffice on GlobTool’s server, so you do not need Office installed. Every supported file can become a PDF.
Text documents (DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, TXT, HTML) can also be converted to DOCX, TXT or HTML. Spreadsheets can become PDF or HTML, and presentations become PDF.
What each file type can be converted to
| Your file | Can become |
|---|---|
| DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF | PDF, DOCX, TXT, HTML |
| TXT, HTML | PDF, DOCX and the other of TXT or HTML |
| XLSX, XLS, ODS | PDF, HTML |
| PPTX, PPT, ODP |
Common conversions
- Word to PDF: fixes the layout so the document looks the same on every device.
- ODT to DOCX: open LibreOffice or OpenOffice documents in Microsoft Word.
- DOC to DOCX: update older Word files to the current format.
- Excel to PDF: share a spreadsheet that should not be edited.
- PowerPoint to PDF: send slides to people who do not have PowerPoint.
Layout and fonts
Conversion uses LibreOffice. Liberation fonts are installed, which have the same character widths as Arial, Times New Roman and Courier New, so most documents keep their line and page breaks. Documents that use other fonts may show a similar substitute.
Spreadsheets are converted with their own page setup. Wide sheets can be split across several PDF pages; set the print area or “fit to page” in your spreadsheet before converting if you want each sheet on one page.
How to use it
- 1Choose or drop a document
- 2Pick the output format offered for that file type
- 3Convert, then download
Questions
Will the layout stay the same?
Most documents convert faithfully. Files that rely on fonts not installed on the server may show a substitute font.
Can I convert PDF to Word?
Not currently. PDF input is not supported by this converter.
Which outputs are available for spreadsheets?
PDF and HTML.