Word to PDF — Convert DOCX in Your Browser
Convert .docx files to clean PDFs locally. Headings, paragraphs, and lists preserved. Browser-only. No upload, no signup, no watermark.
Drop a Word file here (.docx)
Files never leave your browser — conversion runs locally
About this tool
WRRK's Word-to-PDF converter takes a .docx file and renders it to a clean, shareable PDF without sending the file anywhere. Parsing uses mammoth.js to read the Open XML structure of your document, and pdf-lib to render the output. Both run entirely in the browser, which keeps conversion fast (no upload queue) and private.
Most online Word-to-PDF tools force you to upload the document, sit through ads, then trust that the file is deleted. For confidential contracts, legal drafts, or HR letters, that's a non-starter. WRRK runs the conversion locally, returns a clean watermark-free PDF, and never holds your file. The tool prioritises text fidelity and structure (headings, lists) over pixel-perfect formatting — for the latter, Word's own "Save as PDF" is still the gold standard.
How to convert Word to PDF (5 steps)
- Drop your Word file. Drag your .docx file into the box, or click Choose Word file. WRRK reads the document locally — nothing is uploaded.
- Pick a page size. A4 is default. Switch to Letter for US-style documents, or A3/Legal for oversized prints.
- Set margins. Drag the margin slider between 5 mm and 40 mm. 20 mm is a comfortable default for body text.
- Convert. Click Convert to PDF. The document is parsed in your browser and rendered to a fresh PDF.
- Download. Preview the result inline, then click Download to save it. The output filename matches your source.
When to convert Word to PDF
- Sending a CV or resume in a format recruiters prefer
- Sharing contracts where the recipient shouldn't edit
- Submitting cover letters in tender or grant applications
- Archiving meeting notes in a tamper-resistant format
- Email attachments where layout shouldn't shift on the receiver's machine
- Government form submissions that mandate PDF
- Creating handouts for class or training sessions
Frequently asked questions
+−How do I convert a Word document to PDF for free?
Drop your .docx into the box, choose a page size and margin, then click Convert to PDF. The PDF downloads with your headings, paragraphs, and lists preserved — everything runs locally in your browser, no signup or watermark.
+−Is my Word document uploaded to a server?
No. WRRK converts your file with mammoth.js and pdf-lib, both running in the browser. Your document stays on your device, which makes the tool safe for confidential contracts, legal drafts, or HR documents.
+−Does the converter preserve images, tables, and formatting?
Headings, paragraphs, and bullet/numbered lists are preserved with bold and italic styling. Inline images and tables in the source document are rendered as plain text equivalents — for pixel-perfect fidelity (custom fonts, embedded images, complex tables), use Word's built-in 'Save as PDF' feature instead. WRRK is optimised for speed, privacy, and the 90% case where text and structure are what matter.
+−What page sizes are supported?
A4 (default — used in India, Europe, and most of the world), Letter (US/Canada), A3 (oversized), and Legal (US legal documents). Margins are adjustable from 5 mm to 40 mm.
+−Why don't .doc files work — only .docx?
.doc is the old Word 97-2003 binary format and requires reverse-engineered parsers that frequently misread layout. .docx (the modern ZIP-based Open XML format) is a clean, documented format that parses reliably. If you have a .doc file, open it in Word or Google Docs and re-save as .docx, then convert.
+−Does the output PDF have a WRRK watermark?
No. The output is a clean PDF with no added branding, watermark, or metadata. It's the text and structure of your document, rendered to the page size you chose.
+−What about non-English text — Hindi, Arabic, Chinese?
The default Times Roman font in pdf-lib supports the WinAnsi character set (Latin scripts including most European languages). Non-Latin scripts will be substituted with placeholder characters. For Devanagari, Arabic, or CJK output, use the desktop Word 'Save as PDF' option which embeds the right fonts.