Top 5 Ways to Batch Convert Word to PDF on Mac and Windows

PDF ensures that the document format is maintained and works on any operating system. It is more secure than other formats, and tends to have a fairly small size. So there might be times you need to convert multiple Word documents to PDF. In this article we will explore 5 easy options to batch convert Word to PDF.

Part 1. Batch Convert Word to PDF with iSkysoft PDF Editor 6

If you are using a Windows PC, we highly recommend that you use iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional for Windows or iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional for Mac (macOS High Sierra included) to export Word documents to PDF. The steps to convert Word to PDF in batch is very simple as below guide shown.

Steps to Batch Convert Word to PDF on Windows

Step 1. Launch the Program

First download the program and install it on your Windows PC. Once the installation is complete make sure your target files (in Word format) are organized in one folder for ease of operation. Double click on the program to launch it. A pretty simple-to-use interface will open.

Step 2. Import Word Files

From the interface, choose the "Create PDF" option. A new popup window will appear and allow you to choose the files that you want to convert. Select as many files as you wish to convert and then click on the "Open". You will find this step to be very easy if all your target files are in one folder.

Step 3. Convert Word to PDF in Batch

To process your documents, click on "File” tab at the top left part of the interface and choose the "Save as" option. From the list of formats, select PDF. A popup window will appear asking you to choose the name and destination folder for your new PDF files. Enter the information and then click the "Save" button. Please note that if you wish to edit your files before saving them you can do so by clicking on the "Edit" tab.

Combine Multiple Word Files into PDF

This PDF Editor allows you to combine multiple Word files into PDF. You can click the "Combine Files" and then import the Word files in the pop-up windows. And click the "Combine" to save the files into PDF format.

Why Choose iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional for Windows to Batch Convert Word to PDF

iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional for Windows or iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional for Mac (macOS High Sierra included) is undoubtedly the best PDF tool to batch convert word to PDF in Windows. It not only processes your documents extremely fast but also converts other file types such as Excel and PowerPoint to PDF. That means by using PDF Editor for Windows you get speed, convenience and efficiency in one single package.

It is very easy to use and the resultant PDF documents will impress you as far as quality goes. In fact, the program creates PDF files in the exact layout of your original files.

Key Features of iSkysoft PDF Editor:

• Convert batch Word documents to PDF very quickly.
• Feature multiple editing tools to edit PDF easily.
• Secure PDF with password, watermark and signature.
• Convert PDF to Word, Excel, and other formats.

Part 2. Batch Convert Word to PDF with PDF Creator for Mac

If you are using a Mac then iSkysoft PDF Creator for Mac is your most ideal batch word to PDF converter. It is a premier yet very affordable solution that enables you to create write protected and password encrypted PDF documents from Word files.

Key Features of iSkysoft PDF Creator:

• Converts Word files to PDF very quickly. That makes it the most appropriate for handling batch documents.
• Creates PDF documents that are compatible with any PDF reader and PDF editor.
• Compatible with all MS Office versions including 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013.
• Easy to install and simple to use regardless of how many Word documents you are converting.
• Creates very high quality PDF documents. The resultant files adapt the original layout that you specified while creating the Word documents.

Steps for Batch Word to PDF Conversion on Mac

Step 1. Launch the Batch Word to PDF Converter

First of all you need to download the program from the iSkysoft Page and then install it on your Mac. The installation should only take a few seconds to complete. Start the program by double clicking on it.

Step 2. Import Word Files

You can start adding your files once the program is launched and the main interface is open. You have two options of doing so. First, you can select the "Add Files” button to add one Word file at a time. Alternatively, if all your files are saved in one folder then you can choose the "Add Folder" option. The second method of importing your word files is by dragging and dropping them directly to the program.

Step 3. Start Converting Word to PDF Batch

After importing all the Word files that you want to convert, click the "Create" button to instruct the program to start processing them. The conversion process from Word to PDF will start immediately. Upon completion, open the final PDF documents and save them at the desired location on your Mac.

Part 3. Batch Convert Word to PDF with Google Drive

• Step 1: Set your Google Drive settings to convert uploads to Google Docs format.
• Step 2: Create a Google Drive folder and name it as you wish. Upload all your Word files to this folder and then go to Google Takeout. Make sure only Google Drive is turned on and then choose "Select files and folders". Select your folder and set the file format to PDF.
• Step 3: Click next and then press Create archive.
• Step 4: You don’t have to sit there and wait for the conversion to complete. You can close the browser and wait for the email notification. In the email you will find a download link for your archive PDF files.

Download it and open the ZIP file and you should be able to see and access all your PDF files.

Part 4. Batch Convert Word to PDF with Adobe Acrobat

• Step 1: Save all the Word documents that you wish to convert into one folder.
• Step 2: Create a destination folder in which your PDF files will be saved.
• Step 3: On the Adobe Acrobat interface, go to Advanced >> Document Processing >> Batch processing. Select the “New Sequence” button.
• Step 4: Name your sequence. Note that you can use any name of your liking.
• Step 5: In the “Edit Batch Sequence” window that will appear, navigate to the “Run commands on” option and click the “Browse” button then locate the folder in which you saved your Word documents. Select Microsoft Office Word under the “Source File Options”. Select the output folder that you created in step 2 and under “Output Options” choose PDF/A. Click OK.
• Step 6: Run the sequence by going to Advanced >> Document Processing >> Batch processing. You will see the sequence that you just created. Highlight it and then click the “Run Sequence” button.

The program will process your batch Word documents and reproduce them as PDF files.

Part 5. Batch Convert Word to PDF with Web Tool

• Step 1: Visit the site at online2pdf. At the homepage, you will see the “Select Files” button.
• Step 2: Click the “Select Files” button and choose as many Word documents from your computer as you want.
• Step 3: Click the “Convert” button and wait for the conversion to process to end. Once complete, the PDF files will download automatically.

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