Résumés and cover letters
Recruiters open dozens of files a day. As a PDF, your résumé keeps its design, fonts and page count, whether they view it on a phone or a computer.
Convert to PDF
Word to PDF
Convert your DOC and DOCX documents to PDF to send, print or upload them anywhere without anything shifting.
Select your Word document
We convert it to PDF keeping the text, tables, images and layout of your pages.
Your files are processed temporarily and deleted automatically.
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Select
Upload your DOCX, DOC, ODT or RTF file.
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We convert
Each page of the document becomes a PDF page.
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Download
Get your PDF ready to send or print.
Why send your documents as PDF instead of Word
A Word file looks different depending on the computer that opens it: if the other person doesn't have the same version of Office or the same fonts, margins change, tables shift, and a one-page résumé ends up taking two. Plus, anyone can change it without noticing. PDF solves both: it looks exactly the same on any device and is much harder to alter.
That's why job boards, schools, firms and most online applications ask for documents in PDF. With SoloHazlo you convert your Word file without installing software and without needing Office on the device you're using.
Documents worth converting to PDF
Homework, theses and school projects
Many school platforms only accept PDF. It also keeps your table of contents, footnotes and page numbers from getting jumbled when the teacher opens the file.
Contracts, quotes and formal letters
A formal document in PDF looks professional and can't be edited by accident. If you need to protect it later, add a password with Protect PDF.
Documents for printing
If you're printing at a copy shop, bringing the PDF guarantees it prints exactly as you designed it, even if their computer doesn't have your fonts.
How to convert Word to PDF with SoloHazlo
Save your latest changes
Before converting, make sure the document is saved in its final version. If Track Changes is on, accept or reject any pending revisions.
Upload your file
Select or drag the file. DOCX and DOC from any version of Word are accepted, as well as ODT (LibreOffice) and RTF, up to 50 MB.
Convert and check
Press "Convert to PDF". When it's done you'll see how many pages the result has; open it to confirm everything is in place before sending it.
Tips to make the PDF identical to your Word file
Use common fonts. Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman, Cambria and similar fonts carry over very well. Fonts downloaded from the internet or very decorative ones may be swapped for a similar font; if the design matters, in Word turn on File → Options → Save → Embed fonts in the file before uploading it.
Check the page count. If your document must take an exact number of pages (like a one-page résumé), compare the count we show you with Word's.
Comments aren't printed. Margin comments and revision marks don't appear in the PDF. If you need them to show, turn them into text inside the document.
To fix something small after converting, there's no need to go back to Word: you can change text directly with Edit PDF.
Common problems and how to fix them
It says the file couldn't be opened
The most common reason is that the document has an open password. Open it in Word, go to File → Info → Protect Document, remove the password, save and try again. It can also happen if the file is damaged or didn't download completely.
A font looks different
If you used a special font that doesn't come with Windows, it's replaced with a similar one. Embed the fonts in Word (see the tips above) or switch that part to a common font before converting.
The PDF has an extra page
It's usually caused by a page break or an empty paragraph at the end of the document. Delete it in Word and convert again, or remove the extra page with Extract pages.
The PDF is too big
Photos inserted in Word keep their original quality and resolution. If you need a smaller file, run it through Compress PDF.
What happens to your documents
Your file is sent to our server only to convert it. As soon as the PDF is ready, the original document is deleted; the PDF is available through a private link and is deleted automatically shortly after. Document macros aren't run. We don't look at the content of your files or share them with third parties.
Frequently asked questions about Word to PDF
Do I need Microsoft Office?
No. The conversion happens on our server, so it works from any computer, tablet or phone, even without Office installed.
Are links and the table of contents kept?
Yes. Hyperlinks keep working in the PDF and the table of contents keeps its formatting and numbering.
Can I convert several documents at once?
One document is converted at a time. If you need them in a single file, convert them one by one and then combine them with Merge PDF.
What if I want to go from PDF to Word?
Use PDF to Word. If you only need to fix a few words, it's faster to do it right in the PDF with Edit PDF.
Does it cost anything?
No. It's free and you don't need to sign up. The site is supported by ads.