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Convert Word to PDF on your iPhone — formatting intact

Turn any .doc or .docx into a clean, shareable PDF in a few taps. Keeps the original layout and fonts. Import from Files, email or cloud drives — no computer required.

★ 4.4 ratingFreeiPhone & AndroidNo account needed
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Also available for Android through the official Google Play listing. Features and compatibility can vary by platform.

Word to PDF app converting a .docx document to PDF on iPhone Document import screen pulling files from Files and cloud drives Converted PDF preview keeping original layout and fonts Share options for sending the PDF via Mail, Messages or AirDrop

Why people use Word to PDF

For the moment a professor, employer or client asks for “a PDF, not a Word file” — and you're not at a computer.

Keeps your formatting

Layout, fonts and spacing carry over so the PDF looks like the document you wrote.

.doc and .docx

Handles both the modern .docx and legacy .doc formats.

Import from anywhere

Pull documents from the Files app, email attachments, iCloud Drive, Google Drive and more.

Share instantly

Send the PDF via Mail, Messages, AirDrop or into any other app.

No account, no computer

Everything happens on your iPhone or iPad — no sign-up, no desktop needed.

Built for real documents

Resumes, contracts, homework, invoices and reports come out clean and professional.

How it works

Word file to PDF in three taps.

  1. Import your document

    Open a .doc or .docx from Files, email or a cloud drive.

  2. Tap convert

    The app renders it to PDF while preserving the original layout and fonts.

  3. Share or save

    Send the PDF by Mail, Messages or AirDrop, or save it to Files.

Guides & how-tos

Straight answers to the questions people actually search for — including when the built-in iPhone tools are enough and when the app is the better choice.

How to Convert Word to PDF on iPhone (Free, 2026)

Every free way to convert a Word document to PDF on iPhone: a converter app, the Files/Quick Look route, and the Microsoft Word app — with the catches of each.

Read the guide →

Convert DOCX to PDF Without Microsoft Word

No Word app or Microsoft 365? Convert .docx to PDF on iPhone anyway — on-device, no subscription, no uploading your document to a random website.

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Convert Word to PDF on iPhone Without Printing

The iOS Print-to-PDF trick works but mangles formatting. Here are cleaner ways to convert Word to PDF on iPhone that keep your layout intact.

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How to Convert Word to PDF on iPad

Convert .doc and .docx to PDF on iPad without a computer: converter app, the share sheet, and Files. Keeps layout and fonts — ideal for students and work.

Read the guide →

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers — each one links to a full guide when there's more to know.

How do I convert Word to PDF on iPhone?
Import the .doc or .docx into the app, tap convert, and share the PDF. The full guide also covers the free built-in options. Learn more →
Do I need Microsoft Word or a subscription?
No — the app converts .docx without Word installed and without a Microsoft 365 subscription. Learn more →
Will my formatting stay the same?
Yes — the converter preserves layout, fonts and spacing so the PDF matches your original document.
Isn't there a way without printing?
There's a hidden Print-to-PDF trick on iOS, but it's clumsy and can break formatting. A direct converter is cleaner — we compare both. Learn more →
Does it work on iPad too?
Yes — the same flow works on iPad, including importing from Files and the share sheet. Learn more →
Is it free?
Yes — free to download and use on iPhone and iPad.

Send it as a PDF, not a Word file

Free on iPhone and iPad. Keeps your formatting, no computer needed.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play