How to convert Word to PDF

Converting a Word document to a PDF is straightforward and can be done in various ways depending on the software and devices you use. Here are some commonly used methods:

1. Microsoft Word

   • Open the Word document you want to convert.

   • Click on File in the top left corner.

   • Select Save As.

   • Choose the location where you want to save the file.

   • In the Save as type dialog box, select PDF.

   • Click Save.

2. Online Converters There are several online tools available that can convert Word documents to PDF:

   • iLovePDF: iLovePDF Word to PDF

   • Smallpdf: Smallpdf Word to PDF

   • PDF24 Tools: PDF24 Word to PDF

These tools allow you to upload your Word file and convert it to PDF format easily.

Are you unable to save your Word document as a PDF? Then there is often also an alternative method. In this case too, choose "File" in the main menu of Word. Then select "Print". A screen with various settings should open. In most cases you can select here "Print as PDF" or for Apple users: "Open PDF in preview". You can then save the PDF. This is how you actually make a digital print of your Word file!

Tip: do not choose the "Fast printing" function, because then you will skip the print settings and your own printer will start working immediately.

Note the quality settings of the PDF

To ensure the optimal quality of your prints, it is worth checking the quality settings of your PDF saved from Word. You can read how to do this here.