About Word to PDF
A PDF looks the same on every device and can’t be changed by accident, which makes it the safe way to send CVs, letters and reports. Upload a Word file and download the PDF.
Conversion runs with LibreOffice on GlobTool’s server, so you don’t need Microsoft Word. OpenDocument (ODT) and RTF files work too.
Before you convert
- Accept or reject tracked changes and delete comments you don’t want in the PDF.
- Use common fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman or Calibri-like alternatives for the most faithful layout.
- Check the page size (A4 or Letter) in Word; the PDF uses it.
Fonts
Conversion uses LibreOffice with Liberation fonts installed, which match the widths of Arial, Times New Roman and Courier New, so line and page breaks usually stay put. Other fonts are replaced with a similar one.
How to use it
- 1Choose or drop a Word document
- 2Convert to PDF
- 3Download the PDF
Questions
Will the layout stay the same?
Most documents convert faithfully. Fonts that aren’t installed on the server are replaced with a similar one, which can move line breaks.
Are links kept?
Yes. Hyperlinks in the document stay clickable in the PDF.
Can I convert PDF back to Word?
Not at the moment. PDF input isn’t supported by the converter.