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 of 3:

Using Google Drive

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If you don't have the mobile app, you can download it for free.

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\n"> Tap + . This plus sign is in the lower right corner of your screen. Advertisement

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Tap Upload . You're going to need to upload your .docx document to Google Drive before you can convert it.

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Once you select your .docx file, it will begin uploading to your Google Drive.

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\n"> Tap ⋮ . Once it's finished uploading, tap the three-dot menu next to your .docx file.

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\n"> Tap Print . It's next to an icon of a printer towards the bottom of the menu.

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Set it to "Save as PDF" and the document will convert from .docx to .pdf.

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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] X Research source

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Using the Smallpdf Mobile App

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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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\n"> Tap Files . You'll see this option next to an icon of a folder to the far right.

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Navigate to and select the DOCX file you want to convert to PDF. You can search around your local storage or use your cloud storage.

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\n"> Tap ⋮ next to the DOCX document. A menu will appear.

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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] X Research source

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Using Word on Android

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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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\n"> Tap File . It's in the editing ribbon above your workspace.

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\n"> Tap Print . You'll see this option near the bottom of the menu.

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Tap "Save as PDF" from the drop-down menu (if it's not already selected). If the drop-down option already lists "Save as PDF," you can skip this step.

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\n"> Tap Save . This button is at the bottom of the window and will prompt another window to pop up.

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Choose a location to save your PDF to, name it, then tap Save . The PDF document will default to the same name as the DOCX file, so you may want to rename it to avoid confusion. [3] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

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