Free PDF Maker. Upload Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or image files and instantly create high-quality PDFs—no signup, no watermark, no installation.
Quick Guide to Make PDF Online in One Click
Upload your Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or image file to the Smallpdf PDF Converter.
Click “Finish.”
Download your new PDF.
Interface of the PDF maker for turning Microsoft documents and images to PDF
Our online PDF generator works instantly in your browser—just upload, convert, and download. Want more? With a Pro account, you can batch convert files, import directly from Google Drive or Dropbox, and even make PDFs searchable with OCR. It’s all built to help you do more in fewer clicks.
How To Make a PDF Online
Whether you’re working on desktop or mobile, you can easily create a PDF from a file in seconds—no downloads needed.
- Drag and drop your file into the PDF Maker—or upload from your device, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
- We'll convert it to a high-quality PDF in just a few seconds.
- If you’re uploading an image or scanned file, keep an eye out for the Smart tip! on the download screen. We’ll suggest tools like PDF OCR to make your file searchable or Compress PDF to shrink the size.
- Download your new PDF, ready to save, share, or keep editing.
- Want to do more? You can keep working with tools like Edit PDF, Merge PDF, or Sign PDF before saving.
What Are the Supported File Types?
The PDF Converter supports a wide range of formats, including Microsoft Office documents and common image files. You can upload:
- DOC / DOCX (Word)
- XLS / XLSX (Excel)
- PPT / PPTX (PowerPoint)
- ODT, ODS, ODP (OpenDocument formats)
- JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, HEIC, WEBP (image files)
Pro tip: If you’re working with a password-protected Office file, remove the password in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint before uploading. For PDFs, try our Unlock PDF tool to remove protection before converting.
Office to PDF, Images to Searchable PDFs—and Back Again
Need to turn your Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files into polished PDFs? Just upload and convert. They’ll be ready to save, share, or edit in seconds.
Working with images or scanned documents? Use PDF OCR to create searchable PDFs with selectable text from formats like JPG, PNG, or TIFF. It’s ideal for digitizing paper notes, scanning receipts, or turning printed material into editable files.
OCR isn’t a magic bullet. Text embedded in images, unusual fonts, or poor scan quality can sometimes lead to minor errors. But in most cases, it’s accurate enough to let you copy, search, or highlight text without retyping.
Want to reverse the process? You can convert PDFs back into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or extract images for reuse using our PDF to Office and PDF to JPG tools.
More Than Just Making PDFs
There is so much more you can do with Smallpdf. With over 30 tools, you can simplify your document work and get things done faster. Check out some of our most popular tools here:
- Translate PDF – Translate PDFs to English or any other language.
- Sign PDF - Add a legally binding digital signature to your document in just a few clicks.
- Edit PDF – Edit PDFs directly in your browser.
- Split PDF - Split a PDF into individual pages or extract only the pages you need.
- Merge PDF - Combine multiple PDFs.
- JPG to PDF - Convert image files into PDFs—an alternative to the PDF Maker.
How To Make More Than One Document Into PDF?
If you have multiple documents in different file formats, you can still use the PDF Converter to turn them into PDFs. You just have to upload and convert one at a time.
Need to move faster? With a Pro account, you can batch-upload as many files as you like—Word, Excel, images, and more—and we’ll convert them all in one go. You’ll get a neatly packaged ZIP file with all your PDFs ready to download. All uploads and downloads are protected with TLS encryption to keep your documents secure
Pro tip: To save time, organize your files into folders before uploading. It makes batch conversion smoother and keeps your workflow tidy.
Can I Make PDFs Online or Offline?
Yes—Smallpdf gives you the flexibility to convert files wherever you are. Our PDF creation tool is fully browser-based, so you don’t need to install anything. It works across:
- Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops
- All major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
- Mobile devices running iOS or Android
You can upload files from your device or use cloud import from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive for faster access and storage. Once the conversion is done, you can also save the new PDF back to any of these cloud services—no extra uploads needed.
Working offline? The Smallpdf Desktop App for Windows is designed for just that. It lets you convert files to and from PDF without opening a browser or connecting to the internet. It’s especially useful for large documents, sensitive files, or low-connectivity environments.
If you’re on mobile, the Smallpdf Mobile App puts your favorite tools in your pocket. You can:
- Scan paper documents directly to PDF with our mobile scanning feature
- Convert files between formats
- Compress large PDFs for sharing
- Sign documents on the go
Just note: while the mobile and web apps are super convenient, they still require an internet connection to process files. For full offline conversion, stick with the desktop app.
No matter where you work, Smallpdf makes sure your tools are right there with you—easy, reliable, and ready when you need them.
Do you have questions, concerns, or feedback on how to improve our file creator? We’re only an email away.
Happy creating, saving, editing, and converting documents, whatever it may be!
