Question 1

Is converting Word to PDF free and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use is completely free. No registration is required, there are no hidden costs, and PDFs are created without watermarks. More information can be found here: ilovepdf.com/en/help/security

Question 2

Are my files stored after upload or automatically deleted?

Accepted Answer

Your documents remain protected throughout the entire process. They are used exclusively to create your desired output file (e.g., PDF file), and all data is always transmitted encrypted.

If you do not remove them manually, the system automatically and permanently deletes your files after a maximum of 2 hours. Access by third parties is therefore excluded. There is no permanent storage. More information can be found here: ilovepdf.com/en/help/legal

Question 3

Does the Word-to-PDF conversion work on mobile, tablet, Mac, or PC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use the Mobile App for free on your phone at ilovepdf.com/en/mobile (iOS / Android). The tool also works directly in your phone and tablet’s internet browser.

Another option is to convert your documents offline meaning not through the online service, but locally on your device. This option is available for Mac and Windows: ilovepdf.com/en/desktop You can also download the iLovePDF app from the Microsoft Store.

Question 4

Does the layout of my Word document remain exactly the same in the PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes, standard formatting, tables, and images are correctly transferred. With special fonts, macros, or complex designs, slight deviations may occur.

If you have further questions, you can contact support anytime. ilovepdf.com/en/contact

Question 5

Can I convert multiple Word files into a single PDF at once?

Accepted Answer

You can upload 1 Word document at a time and convert it to PDF (up to 15 MB per file). This limit usually covers 95% of use cases. iLovePDF Premium users can process up to 10 Word documents simultaneously.

For paying Premium users, the total size of all files is 4 GB.

Question 6

Are hyperlinks, tables of contents, and formatting preserved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hyperlinks and tables of contents generally remain clickable. In very complex documents, some hyperlinks may not function fully. If you encounter technical issues, you can always contact support. ilovepdf.com/en/contact

Question 7

Why does my PDF file get larger or smaller after conversion?

Accepted Answer

The output file can be smaller than the original document if, for example, you have images in your document. These are automatically compressed depending on the case. With embedded fonts or embedded images of particularly high quality, the file may also become larger after conversion.

In this case, you can compress the PDF to reduce its size in the same step (ilovepdf.com/en/pdf_compress) and/or remove unnecessary pages. ilovepdf.com/en/organize.

Question 8

Can I convert Word documents to PDF without Microsoft Word installed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The iLovePDF online converter works entirely in the browser, without requiring Microsoft Office to be installed locally. *.doc or *.docx is supported most reliably.

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