How to Download a Google Doc as a PDF (Web, iPhone, and Android Guide)
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- 🌎 On a Web Browser (docs.google.com) 🌏
- 1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to Google Docs
- 2. From the Google Docs homepage, select the document you’d like to open
- 3. Go to the top menu bar and click File.
- 4. Hover over Download, then select PDF Document (.pdf).
- 5. Your PDF will download instantly and be saved according to your browser’s default download location.
- 📱 On the Google Docs App (iPhone or iPad) 📱
- 1. Open the Google Docs app and tap the document you want to save.
- 2. In the top-right corner, tap the three dots (⋯) to open the menu.
- 3. Select Share & export from the list of options.
- 4. Tap Send a copy, then choose PDF as the file format.
- 5. Tap OK, then select where you want to save it (for example, Save to Files) or share it directly through email, Drive, or other apps.
- 📱 On the Google Docs App (Android) 📱
- 1. Launch the Google Docs app and open your document.
- 2. Tap the three dots (⋯) in the upper-right corner.
- 3. Choose Share & export, then tap Save as.
- 4. Select PDF Document, then tap OK.
- 5. The PDF will be saved to your device, or you can choose to share it directly through email, messaging, or cloud storage.
- ✨ HELPFUL LINKS ✨
Converting a Google Doc to a PDF is the best way to keep your formatting intact and make your file easy to share. The good news is that it’s simple to do, whether you’re using the Google Docs app on iPhone/iPad, the Android version, or the web browser on your computer. In just a few clicks, you can save your work as a PDF and share it via email, cloud storage, or directly to your device. This guide walks you through every method step by step.
🌎 On a Web Browser (docs.google.com) 🌏
1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to Google Docs
2. From the Google Docs homepage, select the document you’d like to open
3. Go to the top menu bar and click File.
4. Hover over Download, then select PDF Document (.pdf).
5. Your PDF will download instantly and be saved according to your browser’s default download location.
💡 Tip: If for some reason that option doesn’t work, you can also use File → Print → Destination: Save as PDF → Save, which produces the same result.
📱 On the Google Docs App (iPhone or iPad) 📱
1. Open the Google Docs app and tap the document you want to save.
2. In the top-right corner, tap the three dots (⋯) to open the menu.
3. Select Share & export from the list of options.
4. Tap Send a copy, then choose PDF as the file format.
5. Tap OK, then select where you want to save it (for example, Save to Files) or share it directly through email, Drive, or other apps.
This creates a portable PDF version of your doc right from your iPhone or iPad.
📱 On the Google Docs App (Android) 📱
1. Launch the Google Docs app and open your document.
2. Tap the three dots (⋯) in the upper-right corner.
3. Choose Share & export, then tap Save as.
4. Select PDF Document, then tap OK.
5. The PDF will be saved to your device, or you can choose to share it directly through email, messaging, or cloud storage.
📌 Alternate Method: If your version of the app doesn’t show Save as PDF, you can use the Print option instead: choose Print → Save as PDF → Save.
✨ HELPFUL LINKS ✨
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