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How to Convert Files to PDF

Updated over a year ago

This article provides step-by-step instructions for converting files to PDF on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.

Windows

Using the Print Option

  1. Open the document you want to convert.

  2. Go to the File menu and select Print (or press Ctrl + P).

  3. In the printer list, choose Save as PDF.

  4. Click Print. You’ll be prompted to choose a file name and destination to save your PDF.

Microsoft Word

  1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.

  2. Click on File > Save As.

  3. Select PDF from the list of file types on the left.

  4. Choose any additional options, such as PDF quality, and click Save.

macOS

Using the Print Option

  1. Open your document or webpage.

  2. Navigate to File > Print (or press Command + P).

  3. In the bottom left corner, click on the PDF button and select Save as PDF.

  4. Enter a file name and choose the destination to save your PDF.

Using Finder

  1. Select multiple files in Finder.

  2. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) the selection.

  3. Choose Quick Actions > Create PDF to combine files into a single PDF.

Using Preview

  1. Open a PDF in Preview.

  2. Drag any file type into the table of contents sidebar (enable it via View > Table of Contents).

  3. The new file will be added as an extra page in your PDF.

Android

From Google Docs

  1. Open the document in Google Docs.

  2. Tap the three dots (top right) and select Share & export.

  3. Choose Save as > PDF document to create your PDF.

Using the Print Option

  1. In any app, find the Share button.

  2. Select Print and choose Save as PDF as the printer.

Scanning to PDF

  1. Open Google Drive.

  2. Tap the + (plus) button and select Scan to convert images to PDFs.

iOS

Using the Files App

  1. Open the Files app.

  2. Long-press an image and select Create PDF. The PDF will be saved in the same location.

Using the Print Option

  1. In any app, tap the Share button and select Print.

  2. Pinch and zoom on the print preview to open a PDF preview.

  3. Tap the Share button to save or share your PDF.

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