Convert files to PDFs

Last updated on Jul 30, 2026

Learn how to convert Word, Excel, images, and other file formats to high-quality PDFs using Acrobat.

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Create PDFs from other files easily.

Microsoft Office documents 

Windows

Select File > Create > PDF from file.

Select any supported files and then select Open

Acrobat converts it to a PDF.

macOS

Select File > Create > PDF from file.

Select any supported files and then select Open

Acrobat converts it to a PDF.

Email messages (Windows only)

Open Outlook and select the email message you want to convert to PDF.

Select the Adobe PDF tab.

Select Create PDF.

AutoCAD files (Windows only, Acrobat Pro)

Open Acrobat and then select Menu > Create > PDF from file.

In the dialog box that opens, locate and select the DWG or DXF file you want to convert.

Select Open.

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign files

Open Acrobat and then select Menu (Window) or File (macOS) > Create PDF from file.

Select your PSD, AI, or INDD file.

Select Open.

PostScript files

Open Acrobat and then select Menu (Window) or File (macOS) > Create PDF from file.

Select your .ps or .eps file.

Select Open.

3D Files (Acrobat Pro only)

Open Acrobat and then select Menu (Window) or File (macOS) > Create PDF from file.

Select your U3D or.PRC files.

Select Open.