How to Convert Docx to PDF in Mobile

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Most people use Word to create and edit documents, but that can be a bit cumbersome to share. Instead, you'll want to convert your document to PDF, a portable and very easily shared file type. This wikiHow will teach you how to convert .docx to .pdf using phones and tablets.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using Google Drive

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    This app icon looks like a green, yellow, blue, and red triangle.
    • If you don't have the mobile app, you can download it for free.
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    This plus sign is in the lower right corner of your screen.
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    You're going to need to upload your .docx document to Google Drive before you can convert it.
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    You can search your recent files or look in other places of your local storage by tapping the three-line menu icon.
    • Once you select your .docx file, it will begin uploading to your Google Drive.
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    Once it's finished uploading, tap the three-dot menu next to your .docx file.
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    It's next to an icon of a printer towards the bottom of the menu.
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    The drop-down menu is at the very top of your screen. If you have any available printers, those will show up here.
    • Set it to "Save as PDF" and the document will convert from .docx to .pdf.
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    It looks like a download icon pointing to "PDF."
    • You will be prompted to save the file locally on your phone or tablet.
    • Tap Save once you have chosen a location to save the PDF document. [1]
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Using the Smallpdf Mobile App

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    The app icon looks like a multicolor grid in the shape of a square.
    • If you don't have Smallpdf, you can download it for free from both the Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS).
    • Smallpdf is a free, very popular, and highly rated app that will convert your files easily.
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    The plus sign is centered at the bottom of your screen.
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    You'll see this option next to an icon of a folder to the far right.
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    You can search around your local storage or use your cloud storage.
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    A menu will appear.
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    It's usually the first item in the menu.
    • You'll see the PDF version of your file appear in the list. You can then tap to open that file, then download or share it to others. [2]
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Using Word on Android

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    The app icon looks like a blue rectangle with a white "W" on it.
    • You should be prompted to open a project as soon as you launch Word. If not, go to File > Open and choose the document you want to convert to PDF.
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    It's in the editing ribbon above your workspace.
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    You'll see this option near the bottom of the menu.
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    If the drop-down option already lists "Save as PDF," you can skip this step.
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    This button is at the bottom of the window and will prompt another window to pop up.
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    The PDF document will default to the same name as the DOCX file, so you may want to rename it to avoid confusion. [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424368?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=2
      2. ↑ https://smallpdf.com/blog/docx-to-pdf
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/save-a-pdf-of-your-file-on-your-mobile-device-05e9cacd-bcb4-4679-a791-fb0331c92906

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      1. Open Google Drive.
      2. Tap + .
      3. Tap Upload .
      4. Navigate to and select the DOCX file.
      5. Tap the three-dot menu icon.
      6. Tap Print .
      7. Tap "Save as PDF" from the drop-down menu (if it's not already selected).
      8. Tap the Save to PDF icon.

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