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Easily convert any file type into a high-quality PDF. Or convert PDFs to
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and more. No downloads, no sign-ups,
just fast file conversion.
• Works on Mac, Windows, and other platforms
• Used by 1.7 billion people since 2013
• No need to download any software
How Does the Online PDF Converter Work?
The PDF conversion process makes file handling simple. Drag & drop almost any file
format—like Microsoft Word documents, Excel, PPT, or image files—into the tool to
create a PDF. You can also convert a PDF back into these formats. Once the file is
ready, download it instantly.
Security & Privacy
We are serious about your security and privacy. All file transfers are protected
through advanced TLS encryption. For added peace of mind, all files are
automatically deleted from our servers after one hour.
Convert on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, And More
Convert PDF files online in the cloud—no software download required. You can use
the online tool on all devices and operating systems, as long as you have a web
browser. Then, download your converted files instantly, or save them to Google
Drive, Dropbox, or your Smallpdf storage.
Top-Quality Conversion
Our PDF Converter ensures high-quality results when working with the PDF format,
made possible through our partnership with Solid Documents. Convert documents
seamlessly with support for different formats like DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS,
XLSX, and various image formats, including JPG, TIFF, and PNG.
Quick & Easy Conversion
Smallpdf’s free online PDF converter makes handling files quick and simple. Whether
converting to or from PDF, and no matter the file size, just drag & drop, choose your
document output format, and let the tool work its magic. Enjoy hassle-free,
watermark-free conversions in just a few clicks.
Access From Anywhere
With our free PDF converter, you can convert files anytime, anywhere, as long as you
have internet access. Smallpdf's cloud-based file conversion requires no downloads
or sign-ups, making it quick and easy to convert files on the go.
How To Convert a PDF File Online for Free
1. Import or drag & drop your PDF file into our converter.
2. Choose the target format: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or image.
3. Apply OCR or extract images if needed (available in Pro).
4. Click ‘Convert’ to transform your file format.
5. Download your converted document—simple as that!
Convert PDF FAQs
• What file formats can I convert to and from PDF?
Our tool supports Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX),
PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), JPG, PNG, TIFF, and many more. Not sure
if your file type will work? Just drag it into the tool box at the top of
this page.
• How does the online PDF converter work?
Simply drag and drop almost any file format—like Microsoft Word
documents, Excel, PPT, or image files—into the tool, wait a second,
pick your desired output format, and download your new document.
You can also convert a PDF back into these formats. It’s really that
easy.
• Can I convert scanned PDFs into editable
documents?
Yes! Our Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology extracts
text from converted and scanned PDFs, making them searchable and
editable (available with Pro accounts).
• How do I convert a PDF on Mac, Windows, or a
mobile device?
It’s easy with the Smallpdf converter. Just upload your file to our
online PDF converter from any device or browser—no installation
needed. You can also try out our free mobile app for iOS and
Android.
• Is my data safe when using the PDF Converter?
Absolutely! We use TLS encryption for file transfers, and all files are
automatically deleted after one hour for added security.
• Is Smallpdf a free PDF converter?
Absolutely. You can freely convert all document types with a free
account. You can unlock unlimited conversion, along with 30+ PDF
tools, with a Pro subscription—give it a try with a 7-day free trial.
You’re free to cancel anytime within the trial period.
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