batch_docx_to_pdf

Command-line tool for batch converting Word (.doc/.docx) files to PDF, supporting multiple conversion engines: Microsoft Word (win32com), docx2pdf, and LibreOffice (soffice).

Free online Tools

• https://doc2pdf.monk1ng.top

Features

• Supports batch and recursive directory scanning
• Automatically selects available conversion engine (priority: win32com, then docx2pdf, then soffice)
• Supports overwriting existing PDF files
• Windows compatible; some features require Microsoft Word or LibreOffice
• Detailed error messages and logs

Usage

Dependencies

• Python 3.7+
• Recommended installations:
  • pywin32 (for calling local Word on Windows)
  • docx2pdf (requires local Word installation)
  • LibreOffice (soffice, cross-platform)

Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Command Line Arguments

python batch_docx_to_pdf.py <input_dir> [options]

• input_dir: Directory containing Word files to convert
• -o, --output: Output directory (default: _pdf_output in input directory)
• -r, --recursive: Recursively scan subdirectories
• -f, --force: Overwrite existing PDF files
• --engine: Specify conversion engine (auto/win32/docx2pdf/soffice)
• --visible: For debugging, make Word visible (win32 engine)
• --no-fallback: Do not fallback to docx2pdf if win32 fails
• --method: win32 save method (auto/saveas/export)
• --soffice: Specify soffice path

Example

python batch_docx_to_pdf.py ./docs -r -f

Dependency Notes

• pywin32: For win32com to call Word
• docx2pdf: Simple solution for Word to PDF
• LibreOffice: soffice command-line conversion

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.