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Résumés, contracts and forms get sent as PDF for a reason — the layout can't shift. Convert DOCX to PDF with fonts and formatting intact, no Microsoft Word required.

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File Converter Document Converter on Mac — drag Word documents in, pick PDF output

How to convert Word to PDF on Mac

5 simple steps, done in under 30 seconds.

  1. 1
    Download File Converter

    Get File Converter from the Mac App Store. Free to start, no account needed. Requires macOS 14 or later.

  2. 2
    Open the Document Converter

    Launch the app and click Document Converter in the left sidebar.

  3. 3
    Add your Word documents

    Drag and drop DOCX or DOC files — one résumé or a folder of contracts.

  4. 4
    Select PDF as the output format

    Click the format dropdown and choose PDF from the list.

  5. 5
    Click Convert

    Hit Convert. Print-ready PDFs with your layout locked in, saved to your Mac.

Why convert Word to PDF on your Mac?

A Word file opens differently on every machine — missing fonts get substituted, margins drift, page breaks move. A PDF looks identical everywhere, which is why job applications, legal documents, invoices and university submissions ask for it. If you don't have Microsoft Word installed, macOS can't reliably preview or convert DOCX layouts. File Converter produces a faithful PDF from any Word document — headings, tables, images and fonts preserved.

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Convert a folder of Word documents to PDF in one run.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Microsoft Word installed?

No. File Converter converts DOCX and DOC files to PDF on its own — no Word, no Office subscription, no Pages export dance.

Will my fonts and layout survive the conversion?

Yes. Headings, tables, images, margins and embedded fonts are preserved, so the PDF matches the document you wrote.

Can I convert a PDF back to Word?

Yes — File Converter works in both directions. See the PDF to Word guide for the reverse conversion.

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Download File Converter and turn your first DOCX into a polished PDF in under 30 seconds. Free to start.

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