How to convert a PDF document with Google Drive?

Google offers a number of tools to its users, including Google Drive, which works as a file storage, when you upload your files to the Google Drive cloud , they are transformed with the Google format . That is, if you upload a Word file to Google Drive, you will change the format from .Doc to Google document.

By changing your files to the Google format you can convert it to PDF or another very easily , all you have to do is open the file with the Google Documents program. That is, from Google Drive you open your document Word, PDF, or whatever you want, finally we proceed to download it.

When downloading you can choose the format you need, this is the method to convert a PDF document in Google Drive. In summary, you just have to upload your file to Google Drive then open it with the “Google Documents” program and from it download it in PDF format .

Of course the process can also be done the other way around . In other words, you can convert a PDF file to Word without the need for programs and we only use Google’s online tools, such as Google Drive and Google Documents. On Android you need to download them but from a PC it is not necessary.

Index(  )

1. How can I convert a file to PDF?
   1. Convert Google Docs to PDF
   2. Android:
   3. Windows:
   4. Move a document from Google Drive to Word
2. How to download a document from Drive to PDF?

How can I convert a file to PDF?

You can convert a file to PDF using the “Google documents” tools , and also the “Google Drive” program as an intermediary but it is optional, since the Google tools also allow you to upload files to the interface directly.

It is important to take into account the type of content, since if you use tables, or specific margins, the same when changing the format, lose most of their original edition, of course not the content or the text, only strokes, tables, margins and any space customization. Also to convert a file to PDF you must first upload it to “Google Documents” and then.

Convert Google Docs to PDF

It is very easy to convert files from “Google Docs” to PDF and the best thing is that you can do it from an Android cell phone or with a Windows PC. Find out how to do it as follows:

Android:

1. Open your “Google Document” application and locate the file you want to convert.
2. Click on the folder icon located at the top and open your document either using “Google Drive” or from your storage, you can also create a new one.
3. Once your document is open with the application, you must click on the 3 vertical points in the upper right part.
4. Choose the “Share and Export” option.
5. Click on “Save as”.
6. Select “PDF Document (.pdf)”.
7. Touch “OK” and you’re done.

Windows:

1. Open your browser and then go to “Google Docs”.
2. Click on “File” and then “Open.”
3. Locate your file either from the PC or by opening one from Google Drive, the same application shows you those saved in your account.
4. Once your document is open in the Application, we will click on “File” again.
5. Choose the “Download” option.
6. Click on “PDF Document (.pdf)” and voila, it will be downloaded immediately.

An important fact that you should keep in mind is that when saving Word, Excel, or PDF documents in your Google Drive account, these will be shown when you open a document in “Google Docs” , of course you have to log in with your personal Google account in both tools.

Move a document from Google Drive to Word

You have the option of downloading files from “Google Drive” to Word using the same conversion process, when they are downloaded, they show a window where we can choose the desired format , as Microsoft Office tools are compatible with Google’s, it does not present any Type of problem. To do it you just have to:

1. Open your “Google Drive” account on Android or PC.
2. Select your document and click on the 3 vertical dots to display the options.
3. Choose the Download option and you’re done.

When you download a file from Google Drive, it is automatically converted . In other words, if you download a document, it will become Microsoft Word’s .doc format.

How to download a document from Drive to PDF?

When downloading a document from Google Drive, it is downloaded in the saved format since this is a tool for storing in the cloud. So if you want to download in PDF format you must open your document and with the purpose of changing the format from the Google application. Find out how to do it as follows:

1. Open your “Google Drive” account from your PC.
2. Select your document and click on the 3 vertical dots to display the options.
3. Select the option to “open with” and click on “Google Documents.”
4. Click on “File” and select “Download.”
5. Choose the option “PDF Document (.pdf)” and you’re done.

From your Android cell phone also the same process . That is, you open your document from Google Drive so that it goes to “Google Docs” and from there you export it with the PDF format, if you have any problems with the applications you can consult Google’s technical support in order to solve any type of related error with their tools.