Convert Word documents to PDF

This practical tip shows you how to convert a Word document into a PDF file. If you send the document by email or distribute it on the Internet, compatibility problems with other users are excluded.

Convert Word File to PDF (Word 2010)

If you have opened a document in Word, you can save it in various file formats - including as a PDF.

1. Open the corresponding document in Microsoft Word.
2. Click "File" and select the "Save As" option.
3. A new dialog window opens in which you can specify the storage location, file name and file type.
4. Select the "PDF" format under "File type" and click on "Save".
5. The document is then converted into a PDF file and saved in the selected storage location.

Convert Word File to PDF (Word 2016)

In Word 2016 you can save any documents in PDF format, but the procedure is a little different here:

1. Open the desired document in Word.
2. Click on "File" in the menu bar. Then select "Export".
3. Click on the button "Create PDF / XPS document".
4. A new window opens in which you can specify the file name and the storage location. Also make sure that the file type is "PDF".
5. Click "Publish" to create the new PDF file.

Alternative: convert Word documents with PDF converter

The extremely extensive PDF tool "PDF-XChange Lite" can be used completely free of charge for private use. It easily converts numerous types of files into PDF documents.

1. Download PDF-XChange Lite, unzip the folder and run the setup file. Follow the instructions to install the program.
2. Then open the relevant document in Microsoft Word as usual.
3. Go to "File"> "Print" and select "PDF-XChange Lite" as the printer.
4. Click on "Print" and the document will be converted automatically. Finally, select a storage location and can then call up the PDF file from there.
5. If you have problems with the free program, you can also use the free WordToPDF. In our picture gallery we show how you can use this tool to convert Word documents into PDF files.

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In the next practical tip, you will learn how to convert a PDF document to JPG format. You can find out how this works in the video above.