DOCX-to-PDF API for accurate Word document conversion

Use Nutrient DWS to convert DOCX and Word files into PDFs for contracts, reports, proposals, forms, and automated document processing workflows. Start with a cloud API that does not require Microsoft Office on your servers and fits naturally into REST, SDK, and batch conversion pipelines.

Convert DOCX and Word files to PDF

Handle common Word-to-PDF workflows for contracts, statements, reports, and generated documents with a task-specific cloud API page instead of a generic conversion landing page.

Built for document processing pipelines

Use REST, Postman, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP, or HTTP to automate DOCX-to-PDF conversion in batch jobs, exports, archival workflows, and customer-facing document generation systems.

No Microsoft Office required

Evaluate a commercial Word conversion API without taking on Office server dependencies, renderer maintenance, or custom document-conversion infrastructure.

Used by Lufthansa, Disney, Autodesk, UBS, Dropbox, IBM
Lufthansa
Disney
Autodesk
UBS
Dropbox
IBM

Try it out

This example will convert your uploaded DOCX file to a PDF.


Try it out in three steps

  1. Add a DOCX file named document.docx to your project folder.
  2. Run the code from the same folder.
  3. Open result.pdf to see the output.
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/processor/convert_to_pdf \
-H "Content-Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here" \
-o result.pdf \
--fail \
--data-binary @document.docx

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API comparison

BASIC

Convert to PDF API

Straightforward API for converting to PDF. Perfect for most use cases.


FEATURES

  • Simple request format
  • Minimal configuration required
  • Purpose-built for specific tasks
ADVANCED

Build API

Maximum flexibility and advanced features for complex workflows.


FEATURES

  • Multipart document support
  • Advanced actions and transformations
  • Workflow orchestration

Security is our top priority

No document storage

No input or resulting documents are stored on our infrastructure. All files are deleted as soon as a request finishes. Alternatively, check out our self-hosted product.

HTTPS encryption

All communication between your application and Nutrient is done via HTTPS to ensure your data is encrypted when it’s sent to us.

Safe payment processing

All payments are handled by Paddle. Nutrient DWS Processor API never has direct access to any of your payment data.

Frequently asked questions

What is a DOCX-to-PDF API?

A DOCX-to-PDF API converts Word documents into PDF files with a single API call. With Nutrient’s DWS Processor API, you can convert DOCX to PDF server-side without installing Microsoft Office or building your own conversion infrastructure.

How do I convert Word to PDF programmatically?

Send your DOCX file to the Nutrient DWS Processor API, and it returns a PDF. You can call it via REST, Postman, curl, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, or PHP.

Do I need Microsoft Office on my server?

No. The API renders DOCX and Word files to PDF without any Microsoft Office dependency, so you can run conversions in any backend or container environment.

Which programming languages does the API support?

You can call the API from any language that can make HTTP requests. We provide quick start examples for JavaScript, Python, Java, C# (.NET), and PHP, plus REST and a Postman collection.

Is there a free DOCX-to-PDF API?

Yes. You can start for free — sign up to receive processing credits and try the DOCX-to-PDF API before choosing a Processor API plan.

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