Converting Files to PDF
Multiple file types can be converted to PDF for upload. The instructions below can be used for a document, picture, or screenshot.
Using Microsoft Word to Create a PDF
- Open your Word document. If you have a picture or screenshot, copy and paste it into the Word document.
- Select File > Save As.
- Choose a location to save the file.
- In the "Save as type" dropdown, select PDF (*.pdf).
- Give your file a name and click Save. Word creates your PDF.
Using Adobe Acrobat Online to Create a PDF
Looking to use something other than Microsoft Word to create a PDF? For images, screenshots or other files, you can use Acrobat online for free.
- Go to the Adobe Acrobat Create PDF website. If you lack an Adobe account, you can create a free account to continue.
- From the “Convert to PDF” webpage, click the Select Files button to upload your file, including image files.
- Wait for the conversion to PDF to complete.
- Download the resulting PDF.
Note to faculty and staff: If the audience of your PDF is for more than select individuals, university policy requires PDFs to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Faculty and staff can review Technology Training: PDF Accessibility Videos to ensure accessible PDFs for wider distribution.