Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat to convert different file formats into PDF documents.

Open the Create a PDF tool

From the Acrobat home view, select See all tools near the top of the screen to open the All Tools view, and select the Create a PDF tool. If you already have a document open, you can find Create a PDF in the All Tools panel on the left. You can also click the Create button at the top of the interface.

A view of the Adobe Acrobat interface with the Create a PDF tool highlighted.

Choose a file to convert to PDF

Click Select a file, then navigate to the location on your computer where you saved the sample file for this tutorial and select BodeaBrochure.pptx, or choose another file you want to convert to PDF, and click Open.

Note: If you don't see the file you’re looking for, or are unable to select it, make sure you can see all files instead of just PDF files. From the Show dropdown list, choose All Files to see and access the .pptx file.

Using the Create a PDF tool to select a file to convert into a PDF.

Create the PDF file

Click the Create button. Adobe Acrobat will automatically convert the file.

The Create a PDF tool showing a selected Powerpoint file that will be converted into a PDF.

Save your new PDF

When the converted file opens, choose File > Save or File > Save As, and then select a name and location for the new PDF file. Learn more about creating PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.

A view in Adobe Acrobat showing the new PDF file that has been created from a Powerpoint file.

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