Frequently asked questions

Which tools are ready to use?

Basic Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx) and OpenDocument (.odt, .ods, .odp) content to PDF, plain text to PDF, basic CSV to PDF, and PNG/JPEG images to PDF are available. Office output uses a simple layout. The other catalog entries also have local implementations. Review the notes before image-based compression, archival conversion, XML export, signing or redaction.

How does Word-to-PDF conversion work?

Select a .docx file with the Word to PDF tool. The converter reads paragraphs, tables and PNG/JPEG images and lays them out on PDF pages. Original pagination, complex styling, headers and footers may not be preserved. Charts, SmartArt, embedded Office objects and other image formats are unsupported. If the original layout matters, use the PDF export in your document editor.

What is included when converting Excel?

Select a .xlsx workbook. The converter creates PDF tables from its worksheets using saved cell values. Formulas are not executed or recalculated; only results already saved in the workbook are available, and those results can be missing or outdated. Open and recalculate the workbook in a spreadsheet application before saving if current results are needed. Charts and embedded objects are unsupported, macros are not run, and the original print layout is not reproduced.

Does PowerPoint conversion keep the slide design?

Select a .pptx file with the PPT to PDF tool. Slide text and PNG/JPEG images are converted in slide order using a simple PDF layout. Original positions, vector drawings, themes, master slides and animation are not reproduced. Charts, SmartArt and embedded objects are unsupported. For slides that must look exactly like the original, export PDF from the presentation application.

Can I convert OpenDocument files?

Use the ODT, ODS or ODP to PDF tool for .odt text documents, .ods spreadsheets or .odp presentations. These tools use the same basic content approach: paragraphs and tables, saved spreadsheet values, or text and PNG/JPEG images in slide order. They do not reproduce the original complex layout or execute spreadsheet formulas.

How large can an Office file be?

Select one Office or OpenDocument file at a time, up to 25 MiB. The expanded contents of its archive must be no more than 100 MiB. Files with unsupported charts, embedded objects or non-PNG/JPEG images may be rejected. Conversion also depends on the memory available in your browser; try a smaller document if your device cannot finish.

Can I use older .doc, .xls or .ppt files?

These older binary formats are not supported. Open the file in a compatible office application and use Save As to create a .docx, .xlsx or .pptx file, then select that new file here. Renaming the extension alone does not convert the file format. Password-protected Office files must be opened and saved without protection before conversion.

How do I make a PDF from text?

Choose TXT to PDF, paste your text or select a text file, then select Process file. Use Download result to save the result. Plain text is laid out on A4 pages, with additional pages added for longer content. Source formatting such as Word styles, tables and images is not preserved.

What kind of CSV can I convert?

Use a simple comma-separated table. The current converter reads up to 50 rows and uses up to 20 characters from each cell. It does not handle quoted commas, multiline cells, formulas or workbook sheets. For longer or more complex data, export a PDF from your spreadsheet application instead.

How does image-to-PDF work?

Select one or more PNG or JPEG files. Each readable image becomes one PDF page in the selected order, using the image dimensions. The tool does not currently provide page reordering, photo background removal or a print-sheet layout. Files that cannot be decoded are skipped; review the page count before using the output.

Are my documents uploaded?

The current application processes selected files and pasted text in your browser. It does not send that content to a document-processing server. Loading the website and its assets still makes normal network requests. If you separately email a document to support, you are choosing to share it in that email.

Why is a short Chinese PDF so large?

The bundled Chinese font is embedded in full because subsetting it caused missing glyphs during rendering checks. A small Chinese-text PDF can therefore be around 14.6 MB. Pure ASCII text uses a standard PDF font and is much smaller. The bundled font does not support every language or symbol; unsupported characters produce an error.

Is the tool free? Do I need an account?

The current tools are free to use and do not require an account. There is no payment form, subscription or server-side file library in this version. Practical limits depend on your browser and device memory, so “free” does not mean unlimited processing capacity.

Does installing the app make it work offline?

No offline capability is promised by installation. Installation adds a browser-managed app entry that opens the site in a separate window on supported browsers. Resources may still need to load from the website. A local preview installation also needs its preview server to remain running.

Why can another person not open my shared link?

An address beginning with localhost or 127.0.0.1 refers to the computer opening it. It is not a public website address. Share the deployed website’s public URL instead. Sharing a page link does not include your selected document or the generated PDF.

What if conversion or download fails?

Keep your source file, check that the format is supported and try a smaller sample. Let the first conversion finish loading the engine or font. If a local asset is missing, the error message identifies it. Try the download again from the result button, and check your browser’s download settings.

If the problem persists, send the tool name and error text through the Contact page. Do not send a confidential original just to describe the problem.

Can I safely redact, encrypt or sign a PDF here?

Yes. Password protection uses AES-256; unlocking requires the existing password when needed. Signing places a visible drawn or typed mark, without a certificate signature. Redaction exports only rendered, masked pages, omitting the original text layer, attachments, metadata and forms. Check every output before sharing it. PDF/A output uses image-based PDF/A-2b; generic invoice XML exports are not tax-standard validated.

Where can I learn about the site and its policies?

Read About AnimaPDF for the project’s purpose, the Privacy Policy for data handling and the Terms of Service for responsibilities and limits.