Free Word to PDF Converter is a lightweight but very reliable document converter that can accept word DOC/DOCX files and convert them to PDF format without altering any elements or formatting structure, thus making them instantly compatible with a wide range of devices, viewers, and editors that support PDF standard.
With this app, users will be able to quickly convert their DOC files without the need to load them in Word and save them in PDF format from there, and more importantly, have the convenient ability to convert entire directories full of DOC files to this internationally standardized PDF format.
Originally built as a premium solution for both single-file and batch conversion of PDF files, this app is currently offered for FREE only via a 14-day TRIAL license.
What is more puzzling, only one of its advanced features is kept under a premium lock, and that’s an ability to put a password lock on a PDF file. Since that is the only limitation, the entire trial license approach seems too aggressive and pointless. It is important to note that Microsoft Word already has a built-in capability to save documents in PDF format.
Instructions
Find the program of interest
Make sure to read the full description of the program.
Download the installation file
Make sure to save the file to a location that you will remember.
Installation
Follow the very simple installation.
Start converting pdf files
You are now ready to begin your pdf conversion.
User Interface
The user interface of Word to PDF Converter is simple and convenient for users of all knowledge levels. Its layout is designed to attract users to five main icons on the top of the app (Add file, Add all Word file(s) in Folder, Remove Selected, Remove all Files(s) and Start Converting).
Below them is the listing of loaded files, the conversion location directory, and the progress bar.
The entire procedure of using the app is self-explanatory, with few tools for adding and removing DOC files, and a central “Start Conversion” button to activate the conversion procedure.
License
While Free Word to PDF Converter is simple to download, install, and use, its surprisingly harsh trial license approach makes this app unusable after the initial 14-day period is over.
Because of its limited feature set and user-unfriendly licensing structure, we can only recommend this app to users who are in strong need of a small and reliable application that can quickly batch-convert large amounts of Word DOC files.
For anyone else, the ability to convert DOC to PDF files can be found in other more capable apps, or even from within Microsoft Word.
Alternatives
Each of these alternatives has its own strengths and weaknesses, so the choice depends on your specific requirements and preferences.
