Word to PDF Converter

Quick Start

This skill converts Word documents (.docx) to PDF format, preserving embedded images, formatting, tables, and document structure.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Convert Word documents to PDF with images intact
• Batch convert multiple .docx files to PDF
• Preserve document formatting during conversion
• Handle Word files with embedded images, charts, or complex layouts
• Generate PDFs from Word templates or reports

Conversion Methods

Method 1: LibreOffice (Recommended)

Best for: Complex documents, highest fidelity, cross-platform Requirements: LibreOffice installed Pros: Free, handles complex formatting well, excellent image support Cons: Requires LibreOffice installation

Method 2: Python (python-docx + reportlab)

Best for: Programmatic conversion, custom formatting Requirements: Python with specific libraries Pros: Highly customizable, no external dependencies Cons: More complex setup, may miss some formatting

Method 3: Pandoc

Best for: Text-heavy documents, simple conversion Requirements: Pandoc installed Pros: Fast, widely available Cons: Limited image support, basic formatting

Method 4: docx2pdf (Python)

Best for: Quick conversions, good image support Requirements: Python with docx2pdf library Pros: Easy setup, good for most documents Cons: May struggle with very complex layouts

Usage

Basic Conversion

Convert document.docx to PDF

Batch Conversion

Convert all .docx files in current directory to PDF

Custom Output

Convert report.docx to PDF and name it monthly-report.pdf

Installation & Setup

LibreOffice Method

# Install LibreOffice
sudo apt-get install libreoffice

# Or on macOS
brew install --cask libreoffice

# Or on Windows
# Download from libreoffice.org

Python Method

# Install required libraries
pip install python-docx reportlab pillow

# Or use docx2pdf
pip install docx2pdf

Pandoc Method

# Install pandoc
sudo apt-get install pandoc

# Or on macOS
brew install pandoc

Conversion Commands

LibreOffice (Recommended)

# Single file conversion
libreoffice --headless --convert-to pdf document.docx

# Specify output directory
libreoffice --headless --convert-to pdf --outdir ./pdfs document.docx

# Batch convert
for file in *.docx; do
    libreoffice --headless --convert-to pdf "$file"
done

Python Method

from docx import Document
from docx2pdf import convert

# Convert with images preserved
convert("document.docx", "output.pdf")

Pandoc Method

# Basic conversion (limited image support)
pandoc document.docx -o output.pdf

# With better formatting
pandoc document.docx -o output.pdf --pdf-engine=xelatex

Features & Capabilities