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Q: How do I convert a Word doc to PDF for free with Nitro?

Choose your Word doc Click Upload a file or drag-and-drop to choose the document you want to convert to PDF. Select Word to PDF Make sure Word to PDF is selected in the dropdown menu (this is the default setting and should already be selected). Convert your file Click the orange Convert Now button. Nitro will automatically start processing your file. Download your Word document Once conversion is complete, your new .docx file will be ready for secure download. No registration or email required. Works on Windows, Mac, and mobile.

Q: Can I also convert other files like Excel or PowerPoint to PDF?

Yes! We offer other free tools for PDF conversion as well: Excel to PDF PowerPoint to PDF Image to PDF PDF to Word PDF to Excel PDF to PowerPoint PDF to Image

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What can you do with Nitro PDF?

Just about everything.

How to convert Word to PDF for free with Nitro

Choose your Word document
Click Upload a file or drag-and-drop to choose the document you want to convert to PDF.
Select Word to PDF
Make sure Word to PDF is selected in the dropdown menu (this is the default setting and should already be selected).
Convert your file
Click the orange Convert Now button. Nitro will automatically start processing your file.
Download your PDF
Once conversion is complete, your new PDF will be ready for secure download.

No registration or email required. Works on Windows, Mac, and mobile.

Job Applications

Save resumes and cover letters in a fixed format that won’t shift across devices or operating systems.

Signed Contracts

Finalize Word docs as PDFs before sending them out for signature, ensuring layout integrity and professionalism.

Client Proposals

Lock in formatting and design elements before sharing externally—no more “broken” Word docs.

Internal Reports

Share progress reports, status updates, or documentation in a tamper-proof format for record-keeping.

Academic Coursework

Submit assignments in PDF to meet formatting requirements and avoid compatibility issues.

Marketing Materials

Convert newsletters, product sheets, or sales one-pagers to PDF for polished distribution and on-brand consistency.

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Feature
Convert PDFs to/from Word
Convert PDFs to/from Excel
Convert PDFs to/from PowerPoint
Convert PDFs to/from images
Unlimited uses per day
Convert multiple files (batch)
Convert scanned PDFs (OCR)
AI Document Assistant
Edit PDF text/images directly
Open and read PDFs
Merge multiple PDFs into one document
Fill & sign PDFs and digital forms
Secure, encrypt, and password protect PDFs
Redact text, markup & annotate PDFs
Compress & share PDFs
Collaborate with team members & clients
Integrate with document management systems

How do I convert a Word doc to PDF for free with Nitro?

Choose your Word doc
Click Upload a file or drag-and-drop to choose the document you want to convert to PDF.
Select Word to PDF
Make sure Word to PDF is selected in the dropdown menu (this is the default setting and should already be selected).
Convert your file
Click the orange Convert Now button. Nitro will automatically start processing your file.
Download your Word document
Once conversion is complete, your new .docx file will be ready for secure download.

No registration or email required. Works on Windows, Mac, and mobile.

Is Nitro's free Word to PDF converter really free to use?

Yes, it's 100% free - and so is the Nitro PDF free trial.

With the trial, you get two full weeks of unlocked, unlimited usage of all of our PDF features - not just file conversion.

We do not ask for credit card information with the trial, and you won't be automatically charged when it ends.

Do I need to install any software to use this Word to PDF tool?

No. Nitro's free Word to PDF converter is entirely browser-based: you do it all right here in this window.

No downloads required - except your converted file, when it's ready.

Can I also convert other files like Excel or PowerPoint to PDF?

Yes! We offer other free tools for PDF conversion as well:

Will my formatting stay the same after converting Word to PDF with Nitro?

Yes. Nitro preserves fonts, images, tables, and page layout so your PDF looks exactly like your original Word document following conversion.

How do I convert multiple Word files to PDF at once?

Our free online tool processes one file at a time.

For batch conversion, sign up for a free 14-day trial of Nitro PDF and convert multiple Word documents to PDF in a single click.

Can I edit my PDF after converting from Word?

Yes. After conversion, you can edit text, images, and more with Nitro PDF. Start a free 14-day trial to unlock full editing features.

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