📝 Word to PDF
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Converting Word documents to PDF for submission
PDF is the standard format for academic document submission — manuscripts, theses, reports, grant applications, and CVs. Converting from Word to PDF ensures that your document appears identically on any device, regardless of font availability, operating system, or Word version. This tool converts .docx files to PDF entirely in your browser.
Before converting
Check that all fonts are embedded and not just referenced. Review track changes and comments — decide whether to accept/reject all changes before creating the submission PDF. Check that figures appear at the correct resolution in the Word document, as they will render at the same resolution in the PDF. Verify page margins, headers, and footers are correct, as these sometimes shift between Word versions.
PDF/A for archiving
For long-term archiving (institutional repositories, thesis submission) many universities require PDF/A format, which embeds all fonts and colour profiles for long-term reproducibility. Standard PDF conversion may not produce PDF/A. If your institution requires PDF/A specifically, use the "Save as PDF" option in Word (Windows) or Adobe Acrobat and select "PDF/A" under PDF options.