DOCX to PDF using Ruby

Convert Word DOCX documents to PDF, fast and accurate

DOCX to PDF features

The DOCX to PDF Ruby SDK offers seamless, high-speed, and highly accurate conversion of Word documents to PDF.

Advanced parameters include specifying page ranges, converting markups, tags, metadata, headings, and bookmarks, updating tables of content, compressing PDFs, and creating PDF/A-1b compliant documents.

Its exceptional speed and precision make it invaluable for businesses requiring automated document conversion in workflows, ensuring consistent and secure digital documents.

ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a DOCX to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

        Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
    
gem 'convert_api'

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Authenticate your Ruby library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth


        ConvertApi.configure do |config|
        

           config.api_secret = 'your-api-secret'
        

        end

Convert DOCX to PDF using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this docx to pdf conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

Try the conversion online - no coding required!

You can try out advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. This tool will produce the same conversion output as if you were using the library from your solution, and it will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

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Conversion parameters

Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.

PageRange String

Set page range. Example 1-10.

ConvertMarkups Bool

Convert document markups like revisions and comments.

ConvertTags Bool

Convert document structure tags for accessibility.

ConvertMetadata Bool

Convert document metadata like Title, Author, Keywords to PDF metadata.

ConvertHeadings Bool

Convert Word headings to PDF bookmarks.

ConvertBookmarks Bool

Convert Word bookmarks to PDF bookmarks.

UpdateToc Bool

Update all tables of content in the document.

CompressPDF Bool

It tries to produce smaller output files but requires Adobe Reader 6, released in 2003 or newer, to view created PDF files.

Pdfa Bool

Create PDF/A-1b compliant document.