You’ve created a brand new Google Doc. You’ve edited and formatted it to perfection. Now you just need to send it in a PDF format and you are wondering how you can do that. Here are 5 quick and easy methods for you to do just that.
5 methods to convert Google Doc into PDF
- Download the Google Doc as PDF
- Save the Google Doc as PDF
- Send the Google Doc as PDF
- Download the Google Doc as PDF on your mobile
- Share the Google Doc as PDF via your mobile
Method 1: Download the Google Doc file as PDF
Open the desired Google Doc from your drive or directly through Google Docs.
Step 1: Navigating to download options.
Click on the File option in the main menu. Click Download from the list of dropdown options.
Step 2: Select the PDF format.
From the list of options, click on PDF document (.pdf).
Your file will be downloaded as a PDF file.
Method 2: Save the Google Doc file as PDF
Step 1: Select Print from the File option.
Click on File on the main menu.
Click on Print from the list of dropdown options. Alternatively hit Command + P (Mac) or Ctrl + P (Windows). Your file will be downloaded as a .pdf file.
Method 3: Send the Google Doc file as .pdf
Step 1: Navigate to the email option.
Click on File on the main menu. Hover over Email from the list of dropdown options. Select Email this file.
Step 2: Email using the PDF format.
From the list of options, click on PDF document (.pdf).
Click on Send.
Your file will be sent as a PDF file.
Method 4: Download the Google Doc as PDF on your mobile
Step 1: Open the Google Doc and click on the three dots
Open your desired Google Doc and click on the three dots at the top-right corner of your mobile screen.
Step 2: Click Share & export.
When you click on the three dots, you can see a list of options. Choose Share & export.
Step 3: Select Save As and choose format.
Select the Save As option which will open a small dialog box with different formats.
Select PDF Document (.pdf) and click OK.
Wait for some time for the doc to get saved as a PDF. You can see the loading screen.
You can now see the Google Doc saved as in the PDF format.
Method 5: Share the Google Doc as PDF via your mobile
Step 1: Click Share & export.
Follow Steps 1 and 2 of the previous method. Open your doc. Click the three dots. Select Share & export.
Step 2: Select Send a copy.
From the options given, select Send a copy.
Step 3: Choose PDF Document as your Format and click OK.
From the list of options given below, select PDF Document (.pdf) as your Format. Then click OK present at the bottom.
Step 4: Choose where you want to share your file.
Now, you can see a list of your recently used apps. Select an app of your choice.
You need to select the receiver and your Google Doc will be sent to them in a PDF format.
Conclusion
We hope these methods were of help to you. Let us know your questions and suggestions in the comments.