The 3 Safest Ways to Convert Word to PDF (Without Uploading Your File)
Looking for a secure way to convert Word documents to PDF? Here's the honest answer most sites won't tell you.
Before I tell you about our tools, let me give you the most honest answer: You probably don't need any online tool for Word to PDF conversion.
Method 1: Microsoft Word's Built-in "Save As PDF" (The Best Option)
If you have Microsoft Word (2010 or later), this is the safest and easiest method:
- Open your Word document
- Click File → Save As
- Choose PDF from the "Save as type" dropdown
- Click Save
✅ Why This is Safest:
- Your file never leaves your computer
- No internet connection required
- No third-party can access your document
- Completely free (included with Microsoft Office)
Method 2: Google Docs "Download as PDF" (For Google Workspace Users)
If you're using Google Docs or have your document in Google Drive:
- Open your document in Google Docs
- Click File → Download → PDF Document (.pdf)
- The PDF downloads immediately to your computer
⚠️ Privacy Note:
Your document is stored on Google's servers (by design), but the conversion happens server-side within Google's infrastructure. If you're already using Google Workspace, this is a safe option.
Method 3: LibreOffice (Free, Open-Source, Offline)
If you don't have Microsoft Office or prefer open-source software:
- Download LibreOffice (100% free)
- Open your Word document in LibreOffice Writer
- Click File → Export as PDF
- Configure your settings and click Export
💡 Best for Privacy Advocates:
LibreOffice is completely open-source, meaning security researchers can verify there are no backdoors. Everything runs offline on your computer.
Why We're Telling You This (And What We Actually Do)
Most online PDF tools would never tell you about these built-in methods because they want you to upload your files to their servers. We're different.
At EverydayPDF, we don't offer Word to PDF conversion — and that's intentional.
Why? Because:
- Microsoft and Google already do it better than we ever could
- We won't waste your time with a feature you don't need from us
- We focus exclusively on tools where privacy actually matters
What Happens After You Have a PDF?
Once you've converted your Word document to PDF using one of the safe methods above, you might need to:
The EverydayPDF Difference
Unlike iLovePDF, Smallpdf, and other online tools, all our processing happens in your browser. Your files never touch our servers.
- ✅ No upload time — processing is instant
- ✅ No file size limits from bandwidth
- ✅ Works offline (once the page loads)
- ✅ Zero risk of data breaches or leaks
The Bottom Line
For Word to PDF conversion: Use Microsoft Word's "Save As PDF", Google Docs' "Download as PDF", or LibreOffice's "Export as PDF". These are safer, faster, and more reliable than any online tool.
For everything else with your PDFs: Use EverydayPDF's 100% client-side tools to maintain complete privacy and control over your documents.
We built EverydayPDF because we believe privacy shouldn't be a premium feature. Whether you use our free tools or upgrade to Pro, your files never leave your device. That's a promise we can actually keep — because it's how the technology works.