How to Convert Google Docs to PDF on Computer and Android devices

There are plenty of reasons that you might want to convert any file formats to PDF including Google Docs. Well, as you all know that PDF file is one the most used file format and can be easily shared across multiple platforms when it’s compressed into a smaller size. So, in this guide, you will learn how to convert Google Docs to PDF on a computer and Android devices.

Meanwhile, when we want to convert a document to another format, we usually use third-party apps converter or even online tools. Luckily, modern apps have a built-in feature that you nonchalantly convert any document format to another file format.

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For example, if you want to convert a word document to PDF, you can do it within Microsoft Word without using any other sources. In the meantime, you can also export Google Docs to PDF within the Google Docs app or website on both computer and mobile apps ( Android & iOS).

How to Export Docs to PDF on Computer

You can easily convert any documents that you’re created or creating in Google docs without using and online tools and third-party converter. In fact, you can do it in two different ways. You can either download a document as a PDF or save a document as a PDF. I will show you both ways.

Method 1: Download Google Documents as a PDF

Step 1. Go to Google Docs’ official website and sign in if required.

Step 2. You can either create a document in Google Docs or simply open a document in Google Docs.

Step 3. Now, click the File tab, click Download, and at last select PDF Document (.pdf).

Download Google Documents as a PDF

Step 4. Select the file location and click Save.

Method 2: Save a document as a PDF

Step 1. Go to Google Docs’ official website and sign in if required.

Step 2. You can either create a document in Google Docs or simply open a document in Google Docs.

Step 3. Click the File tab and select Print from the bottom of the list.

Save a document as a PDF

Step 4. Choose Save as PDF from the Destination drop-down menu and click Save.

Save a document as a PDF

Step 5. Select the file location and click Save.

Method 3. Send Google Docs as a PDF

The last method is also a useful way to export documents as a PDF. You can directly email your documents as a PDF and at the same time, you can keep a copy of that document on your computer as well.

Step 1. You can either create a document in Google Docs or simply open a document in Google Docs.

Step 2. Click on the File tab and select Email as attachment.

Send Google Docs as a PDF

Step 3. Make sure PDF is selected and if you want to send a copy for yourself then check the box next Send yourself a copy. However, if you want to send your document as a PDF to your colleagues and friends then complete the details such as Email, Subject, and Message. When done click Send.

Send Google Docs as a PDF

How to Convert Google Docs to PDF on Android (Mobile App)

Step 1. You can launch either the Google Docs or Google Drive app and open the document that you want to convert to PDF.

Step 2. Tap the three dots icon on the top right-hand corner and select Share & export.

Step 3. Tap Print.

Step 4. Tap on the PDF icon in the yellow circle on the top right-hand corner.

Step 5. Choose the destination folder and tap Save.

Convert Google Docs to PDF

Wrapping Up 

That’s it. This post was all about how to convert or export Google Docs to PDF on the computer and Android devices. On the computer, you have three methods to convert Google Docs to PDF while on mobile there are some limitations.

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