How to convert Word or text to PDF with OnyxPDF
- Drop a .docx or .txt file into the tool.
- Click “Convert to PDF”.
- Download the PDF from the output list.
Why do it in your browser instead of uploading?
- No upload and no Office 365 / Adobe account wall — Adobe’s free route effectively requires sign-in.
- Handles both .docx documents and plain .txt files in one tool.
- Basic structure survives: headings, bold and bullet lists are reproduced, not flattened to plain text.
- Free and unlimited — no task-per-hour counters.
Good to know (honest limits)
- Formatting is deliberately basic: complex Word layouts (text boxes, floating images, intricate tables, custom fonts) are approximated, not cloned.
- Legacy binary .doc files are not supported — save as .docx first (any modern Word or LibreOffice can).
- Embedded images in the .docx are not rendered into the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a .doc file?
Only .docx and .txt are supported. The old binary .doc format needs a full Word parser; open the file in Word or LibreOffice and save as .docx, then convert.
Will my formatting survive?
Headings, bold and lists carry over. Fancy layouts, floating images and exact font matching do not — the tool says “basic formatting, honestly done” and means it.
Is the file uploaded?
No. The .docx is unzipped and laid out as a PDF entirely inside your browser.
Can I convert a PDF back to Word afterwards?
Yes — the PDF to Word tool on this site does the reverse trip, also locally.