How to Convert Word to PDF in Windows 10/11 with Ms Word and Google Drive

Instead of using a Word file, there are other benefits PDF has. PDFs are typically smaller than Word documents and PDFs are identical, irrespective of the operating system and software versions, unlike Word Documents. PDF is also used in many industries as a file format. In this guide, you will learn 3 ways to convert Word to PDF in Windows 10/11.

Meanwhile, PDF is one of the most common file formats, from government circulars to ebooks. We’ve already shown you how to convert your JPG to PDF, and now we’re going to show you how to convert Word to PDF in 3 easy methods. So, without further ado, let’s dive in:

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Method 1. Using Microsoft Word 

The easiest way to convert your document to PDF is right in Word itself if you have the desktop version of Microsoft Word.

Step 1. Launch Microsoft Word and open the document you want to convert to PDF.

Step 2. Click the File tab on the top left-hand corner.

Step 3. Select Save As from the list on the left.

Step 4. On the Save As screen, select where you want to save the PDF file. You can either select OneDrive, This PC or any particular location.

Step 5. Give a name, click Save as type drop-down menu and select PDF, when done Save.

To view your converted PDF file, you’ll need to have a PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat Reader or any other PDF viewer.

• Launch Microsoft Word and open the document you want to convert to PDF.
• Click the File tab on the top left-hand corner.
• Select Export.
• Click Create PDf/XPS Document then click Create PDF/XPS.
• Select the location, give a file name, and click Publish.

Method 2. Convert Word To PDF in Windows 10/11 Using Google Drive

Go to Google Driver’s official website on your computer with any browser.

Click Go to Drive. This will open your Google Drive page if you’re logged in. If not then enter your email address and password.

Click New on the upper left-hand corner.

Click File upload. Select your Word document and click Open.

Once the Word file finishes uploading to Google Drive, right-click on the file, select Open with and then click Google Docs.

Now, click File, select Download, and click PDF Document (.pdf).

Select the file location and Click Save.

Method 3. Online Word to PDF Converters

Apart from converting your Word documents with Word and Google Drive, you can also use online Word to PDF converter. Here are some best online Word to PDF converters.

1. Smallpdf

nly upload your file in the blue box by clicking on the CHOOSE FILES link or drag and drop your file.doc or.docx into the box. Wait until the Word to PDF conversion is complete, and download the file afterward. Your files will be removed from the Smallpdf Servers one hour after the conversion.

2. PDF Converter

It’s a safe site, it works easily and it does a pretty decent job with only a small amount of formatting on Word documents. And when you only need to convert the occasional Word document to PDF it is really safe.

3. SodaPDF Online Converter

This process involves a two-stage process, similar to the first two converters. First, select or drag a file from your computer, and drop it in the box. Also, you can upload a file from a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. You can access your PDF document by downloading it onto your device and opening it in your browser after your file has been converted.

Wrapping Up 

That’s it. This is how you can convert Word documents to PDF in Windows 10/11 by using Word itself, Google Drive, and also online Word to PDF converter. But I will recommend you to use Microsoft Word for converting Word to PDF because it’s free, safe and secure and also it doesn’t require internet connection.