Does the PDF keep my formatting?

The text and structure are preserved as a clean single-column A4 document. Complex layouts are simplified — which is exactly what makes it parse reliably in ATS software.

Is the conversion private?

Yes. The Word file is processed entirely in your browser with mammoth.js. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

Should I always send a PDF?

When emailing a person, yes. When uploading to a portal, check the instructions — some ATS platforms parse DOCX more reliably than PDF.

Is a text-based PDF better for ATS than DOCX?

Both parse well when created from real text. The advantage of this PDF is that it stays formatted for humans while remaining fully machine-readable for ATS software.

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Export your Word resume as a clean, text-based PDF that applicant tracking systems parse reliably — generated locally in your browser.

Last updated August 11, 2026

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1. Choose your Word resume (.docx)

Bold, italics, headings, bullets, and tables are preserved. Fonts are standardized for reliable rendering. Legacy .doc files are not supported — save as .docx in Word first.

Quick Answer

Upload a .docx resume and this tool extracts the text and rebuilds it as a text-based A4 PDF with clean, selectable text. Text-based PDFs parse reliably in Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, and other ATS platforms — unlike image-based exports from design tools.

Why a Text-Based PDF Matters for ATS

Applicant tracking systems read the text inside a PDF, not its visual design. PDFs exported from design tools or scanners are often image-based and unreadable. This converter produces a real-text PDF — the safest format for automated parsing.

Export method	Text-based?	ATS-safe?
Word 'Save as PDF'	Yes	Yes
This converter	Yes	Yes
Canva / InDesign export	Often no	Risky
Scanner / photo	No	No

PDF export quality

How It Works

1Upload your Word (.docx) resume
2Review the extracted text preview
3Download the text-based PDF and submit it anywhere

PDF vs DOCX: Which to Send Recruiters

Scenario	Best format
Emailing a human recruiter	PDF — the layout stays locked on every device
Uploading to a modern ATS	DOCX usually parses most reliably
Legacy ATS portals	DOCX is the safer choice
Final portfolio or formal submission	PDF

Choosing the right format

How to Export a Clean PDF From Word

1Use Save As → PDF rather than print-to-PDF where possible
2Keep the layout single-column with standard sections
3Make sure text is real text, not images or shapes
4Check that fonts embed cleanly (standard fonts like Arial or Calibri always do)
5Run the resume through the format checker after exporting to confirm zero parsing risks

Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy .doc files are not supported — save the file as .docx in Word first, then convert. This converter accepts .docx files.

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