Save Google Docs as PDF
Despite a few differences, the steps are similar for Android, iOS, and Desktop devices. We will walk you through all of them below.
On Android Devices
Step 1: Launch the Docs or Google Drive app on your phone and open the document you want to convert to PDF.
Step 2: Tap on the three-dot menu at the top right and select Share & export.
Step 3: Tap on Save As > PDF Document > OK. The file will be saved on Google Drive. To download it to your phone, follow the next step.
Step 4: You will be taken to a new screen. Tap on the download icon at the top. The PDF file will now be available on your phone; you can easily share it with others.
On iOS Devices
Step 1: Launch the Docs app on your phone.
Step 2: Open the document and tap on the three-dot icon.
Step 3: From the menu, select Share & export > Send a copy.
Step 4: Select PDF from the pop-up menu > hit Ok > select Save to Files.
On Desktop
Step 1: Open the Google Docs file on your PC from the Docs or Drive website.
Step 2: Click on File in the top bar > choose Download as > select PDF document.
Step 3: A dialog box asks you to name the file. Name it and save it.
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Last updated on 27 August, 2024
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