Converting your Google Doc to PDF is a safe, fast and secure way to save your online documents to your desktop. Whether you want an offline version or you need to share the file with colleagues, clients or potential employers, PDFs are an ideal format for anything from CVs and contracts to work documents.
You can convert Google Docs into a PDF by downloading the file or sending it via email.
Discover how to convert a Google Doc to a PDF in just a few steps with our handy guide.
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How to save a Google Doc as PDF by downloading it.
You can also create an offline version as Google Doc and save it as a PDF by downloading it to your device. Read on for a detailed tutorial on how to save a Google Doc as a PDF.
1. Open your Google Docs file or create new one.
2. Ensure the document is finalised.
3. Go the File > Download > PDF.
4. Find the PDF file in your desktop Downloads folder.
The tutorials above show you how to save a Google Doc as a PDF - but what if you need to reverse and turn your PDF into a Google Doc? We’ve got you covered.
There are many benefits of converting Google Docs to PDFs. We’ll briefly cover some key advantages.
Universally recognised and trusted. PDFs are the format of business and have been for years, since they were invented in the early 1990s. Businesses across the globe trust the file format with their contracts, reports and other sensitive documents. Converting your Google Docs to PDFs means you can share your documents in this trusted file format.
Collaboration and organisation. Combine Google Docs and Adobe Acrobat to better collaborate on and organise your documents. Google Docs use master versions that update in real time, which avoids potential issues that can arise when you have multiple versions. Once you’re ready to save your Google Doc as a PDF, you can share it to be signed, edited, or converted in Acrobat.
Accessible anywhere. By working with Adobe Acrobat and Google Docs, you know your PDF will be accessible from pretty much anywhere. Colleagues and clients can read them on their computer, laptop, tablet, or phone from anywhere, either online or offline.
FAQs.
Find answers to the most common questions about turning your Google Doc into a PDF.
How to print a PDF on Google Docs?
It’s quick and easy to print your Google Doc in a PDF format:
1. Open your Google Doc
2. From the menu, select File, then go on Print
3. After choosing your print settings, click Print
How to add PDF on Google Docs?
Upload the file to Google Drive by clicking New > File Upload and choosing your file. Once the file is uploaded, you need to find it within Google Drive. Next, right-click and select Open With > Google Docs.
You can now edit your file in Google Docs, if you need to. When you’re done, select File > Download > PDF.
How to convert a Google Doc to PDF on Mac?
After you download the Chrome browser or the Google Drive app on your Mac, you can convert any Google Doc to PDF by following the same steps from this article.
PDFs are a great way for your business to share information – for example menus, price lists, and reports. Displaying these on your Facebook Business page is an effective way of engaging with customers using social media.
