Guide · Office
How to convert Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to PDF
A PDF locks layout so a résumé, invoice, or slide deck looks the same on every device. ChargeBite uses LibreOffice — not a browser approximation — then deletes the upload.
Updated 2026-09-08
Why not “print to PDF” on your laptop?
You can, and you should when the file never leaves your desk. The online path is for a Chromebook, a borrowed PC, or a teammate who does not have Word installed. The difference versus most converters is the engine: ChargeBite runs LibreOffice headless with export options that skip image downsampling.
Step-by-step
- Open Word to PDF.
- Drop a .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp, .rtf, or .csv file (about 40 MB max).
- Convert and wait — spreadsheets and decks can take longer than a short letter.
- Download the PDF and confirm it opens. Temporary files are deleted after the job.
What converts well
- Letters, résumés, and reports with standard fonts
- Spreadsheets that should print as a table, not an editable workbook
- Slide decks you want to share read-only
Need a smaller PDF after export? Use Compress PDF. Going the other way? PDF to Word.
FAQ
Does Word to PDF keep my layout?
LibreOffice export preserves most fonts, tables, and images. Complex macros and password-protected files will not convert. Embedded pictures are not downsampled.
Can I convert Excel and PowerPoint too?
Yes. The same Office to PDF tool accepts .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, OpenDocument, RTF, and CSV.
Is the document stored?
No. ChargeBite uploads over HTTPS, converts, returns the PDF, and deletes temporary files.