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DOC to PDF Converter

Convert DOC to PDF online for free — including old Word 97–2003 .doc files that most online tools struggle with, plus DOCX, ODT, RTF and WordPerfect. Converted with LibreOffice for accurate layout, tables and images. No sign-up, no watermark.

Private by design. Your file travels over an encrypted connection to our conversion server, is processed in memory, and is deleted as soon as the result is sent back. Nothing is stored or logged.

Encrypted upload — converted & deleted in seconds

Converted with LibreOffice on our conversion server for accurate layout of older .doc files. Your document is sent over an encrypted connection, converted in memory and deleted immediately — nothing is stored or logged.

How to convert DOC to PDF

  1. Drop your .doc (or .docx, .odt, .rtf) file here.
  2. Click “Convert to PDF”.
  3. Wait a few seconds while LibreOffice converts it.
  4. The PDF downloads automatically.

What you can use it for

  • Convert old Word documents from archives and legacy systems
  • Turn .doc attachments into PDFs anyone can open
  • Prepare documents for printing and e-signature
  • Convert WordPerfect and RTF files to PDF

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a .doc file to PDF?

Drop the .doc file in and click “Convert to PDF”. It's converted with LibreOffice and the PDF downloads automatically.

What's the difference between DOC and DOCX?

.doc is the binary format used by Word 97–2003; .docx is the newer XML format used since Word 2007. Both are supported here. For .docx you can also use Word to PDF, which works without uploading.

Will the layout be preserved?

LibreOffice reproduces most documents closely, including tables, images, headers and footers. Fonts that aren't installed on the server are replaced with metric-compatible equivalents (for example Carlito for Calibri), so line breaks stay the same.

Is the PDF text selectable?

Yes — the PDF contains real, searchable text.

Why is my document uploaded?

Old .doc files need a full office suite to convert accurately, which can't run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, converted in memory and deleted immediately.

Is there a size limit?

Up to 30 MB per file, with an hourly limit per visitor to keep the service fast.