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DOC-to-PDF API for Word document conversion workflows

Use Nutrient DWS to convert DOC and Word documents into PDF files when the workflow needs fixed-layout output instead of editable Word documents. Start with a cloud DOC-to-PDF API built for legacy Word files, reports, contracts, and Office-to-PDF conversion workflows.

Convert DOC files into PDF output

Use a DOC-to-PDF API when the workflow needs legacy Word documents converted into stable PDF output for delivery, review, printing, or archival use cases.

Built for API-driven Office conversion

Use REST, Postman, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP, or HTTP to automate DOC-to-PDF conversion inside Word-processing, export, and document-delivery systems.

Fast path from evaluation to implementation

Connect DOC conversion to getting started, pricing, and the broader PDF converter and Office-to-PDF hubs so teams can validate the right conversion path quickly.

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

Try it out

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


Try it out in three steps

  1. Add a DOC named document.doc 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/msword" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here" \
-o result.pdf \
--fail \
--data-binary @document.doc

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the DOC-to-PDF API and the DOCX-to-PDF API?

Both run the same conversion in the DWS Processor API. This page covers legacy binary .doc files, while the DOCX-to-PDF API covers the XML-based .docx format Word uses today. The API accepts both, so one integration handles a mixed archive of old and new Word documents.

Do I need Microsoft Office on my server to convert DOC files to PDF?

No. The conversion runs in Nutrient’s cloud. Send the DOC file in a REST request and receive the PDF in the response. There’s nothing to install or license on your side. The getting started guide walks through the first request.

Can I convert other Office formats, such as XLSX and PPTX, to PDF with the same API?

Yes. DWS Processor converts Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF through the same endpoint. See the Office-to-PDF API for the full Office set, or the PDF converter API when your inputs go beyond Office documents.

Can I OCR, watermark, or merge the converted PDF in the same request?

Yes. Use the Build API to chain actions such as OCR, watermarking, rotation, and redaction after the conversion, and to combine several input files into one PDF. The REST API reference lists every available action.

How much does DOC-to-PDF conversion cost?

Pricing is credit-based, so you pay for the conversions you run. A free account includes 50 credits per month with no payment details required. See Processor API pricing for credit bundles and the per-tool credit costs.

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