When we want to convert a document or file from one file type to another, we usually resort to the help of third-party services. However, most modern application packages have today’s features.
For example, when you want to convert a Word document to PDF. You can easily do it offline from Microsoft Word itself. Similarly, you can convert Google Docs documents to PDF without any outside help. This feature is built right inside Google Docs on both desktop and mobile apps (Android/iOS).
Without further ado, see how to save a Document as a PDF.
Convert Google Docs to PDF on Desktop
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open the Google Docs file on your PC from the Docs website or Drive.
Step 2: Click File in the top bar and select Download As. Then select the PDF document.
Step 3: A dialog box appears asking you to name the file. Name it and save it.
Note:
Convert Google Docs to PDF on Android
To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch the Documents app or Google Drive on your phone and open the document that you want to convert to PDF.
Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and select Share & export.
Step 3: Click Save As followed by PDF Document and press Ok.
The file will be saved on Google Drive. To download to your phone, follow the next step.
Step 4: You will be taken to a new screen. Tap the download icon at the top. The PDF file will now be available on your phone and you can easily share it with others.
Save Google Docs documents as PDFs on iPhone and iPad
Step 1: Launch the Documents app on your phone.
Step 2: Open the document and click on the three dots icon.
Step 3: From the menu, select Share & export, and then select Send a copy.
Step 4: Select PDF from the pop-up menu and press Ok.
Step 5: Then use Save to File option to save it on your device or use other sharing options.
Fix Google Docs to PDF not working
In case the Document file is not saved as a PDF or the process is not working, here are some ways to fix it.
1. Clear Google Docs App Cache
This fix only works on Android devices. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Open Settings on your phone and go to Apps/Installed Apps/Application Manager.
Step 2: Find the Google Docs app. Touch it.
Step 3: Tap Storage, then Clear Cache. Do not tap Clear memory/data as it is different from clearing cache.
Repeat the steps for Google Drive. Then restart your phone and try to save the Docs file as PDF.
2. Clear browser cache
Similar to clearing cache on Android, you can also try doing the same on PC. We will show you how to do it on the Chrome browser.
Step 1: Open Chrome browser on your PC
Step 2: Click on the three-dot icon and select Settings from the menu.
Step 3: Scroll down and click Advanced.
Step 4: Click Clear browsing data under Privacy and security.
Step 5: Check cached images and files. Uncheck other options and tap Clear data.
Step 6: Close the browser and try to save the Document as PDF.
3. Try another browser
If clearing the cache doesn’t solve the problem, try using Docs in a different browser. Sometimes that fixes the problem too.
4. Save as PDF using the print feature
Get ready to be surprised. Did you know the Print option in the browser allows you to save web pages as PDF documents? Think? Get the help of the same feature if the usual method doesn’t work.
Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Open the Docs document. Then click File > Print or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + P.
Step 2: From the sidebar on the left, click Destination and select Save as PDF.
Step 3: Click Save. The PDF will be downloaded on your PC.
Pro tips
5. Save as Word first
Another alternative to convert a Docs document to PDF is to first save it as a Microsoft Word document (.docx) and then use Word to convert it to a PDF. This method requires Word to be installed on your device.
Step 1: Open the Google Docs document on your PC and click File > Download As. Select Microsoft Word.
Step 2: Open the newly created Word file on Microsoft Word. Click File > Save As. Select the location where you want to save it.
Step 3: From the Save as dialog box that appears, select PDF in the Save as type section.
Quick conversion
Converting documents from one format to another has several advantages. For instance, PDF files keep their original format and are usually smaller in size. They also work on any operating system, are least likely to be affected, and work well with images, links, etc.
Next up: Once you have converted the document to a PDF file, you may want to remove some unnecessary pages. Here’s how to do it.
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