My resume is just plain text right now and I need a PDF version for job applications. The free converters I’ve tried either add watermarks or mess up the formatting. Is there a simple online way to do this without paying?
I had the same issue with a plain text contract, and Google Docs worked well for me. Paste in the text, tidy up the spacing and headings, then use File > Download > PDF Document, which gives you a clean PDF without a watermark.
If you have Word, you can paste the text in, format it quick, then use “save as” and pick PDF, that’s free and has no watermark. Google Docs does the same thing too. What are you using to write it right now?
The simplest way is to use Google Docs.
- Paste your text into a blank document.
- Adjust your fonts and spacing so it looks clean.
- Go to File, click Download, and choose PDF Document.
It is free, keeps your formatting intact, and will not add any watermarks.
Simplest thing first: open your text in a word processor you already have, like Word or Google Docs, and paste it in as plain text. Set a clean font, add a little spacing, then use File > Save As or Download as PDF. That avoids watermark converters entirely. Keep a backup of your original text file just in case. If the layout shifts, tweak margins before exporting.
I just paste the text into PDFcap and export it as PDF. That’s been the simplest for me without watermarks or weird spacing.
Skip those converter sites, they always add extras you don’t want. Not sure if it’s the same on Mac though.