Convert a Microsoft Word file to PDF

Using Microsoft Word 2007 onwards

In Microsoft Word 2007 onwards, Nitro PDF appears as a tab in the Word ribbon, allowing you to quickly create PDF files and change your conversions settings with just a few clicks.

To create a PDF:

1. Select your desired PDF settings from the Nitro Pro tab.
2. Click either the Create PDF or Create PDF and Email button.

To create a secure PDF:

1. In the Nitro Pro tab, from the Creation panel, select the Apply Security checkbox.
2. Click Create PDF or Create PDF and Email.
3. In the Create Secure PDF window, choose your desired security options and then click Create.

To create a PDF/A-1b compliant PDF:

1. In the Nitro Pro tab, from the Creation panel, select the PDF/A-1b compliance checkbox.
2. Click Create PDF or Create PDF and Email.

NOTE:Due to PDF/A compliance requirements, you cannot create a PDF/A file with security.

To change your PDF conversion settings:

1. Click Advanced.
2. In the Settings, Optimization and View tabs, select the desired options.
3. Click OK.