Attach Files as PDF

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Attach Files as PDF by cloudHQ adds a one-click icon to the Gmail composer that converts your Word document, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint deck, image, or any other file into a clean PDF and attaches it to your email - automatically, every time. No manual export, no separate tool, no separate version to keep in sync.

Why send attachments as PDF?
PDFs are simply the more reliable, professional, and safer way to share a finished document. The reasons most professionals prefer them:

* Formatting stays the same: A PDF looks identical on Windows, Mac, mobile, Gmail, Outlook, or in a browser. Word and Excel files often shift fonts, spacing, margins, headers, images, and page breaks depending on the recipient's software.
* The recipient can open it easily: Almost every device opens PDFs natively - no Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or other editor required.
* It looks more professional: For contracts, invoices, proposals, resumes, reports, brochures, instructions, and any official document, PDF reads as "the final version" while Word looks like a draft.
* It is harder to accidentally edit: A Word document invites changes. A PDF is the right format when you want the recipient to read, print, sign, or approve the document without altering the original content.
* It is safer to share: Word files can carry macros, hidden comments, tracked changes, metadata, or editing history. PDFs are generally cleaner for external sharing.
* It prints predictably: PDFs preserve page layout, fonts, images, and margins, so what you see is what gets printed.
* It is the standard for archiving: PDFs preserve a document's appearance over time, making them ideal for long-term storage.

The hidden cost of sending as PDF
Manually converting your Word or Excel file to PDF before every email creates two problems:
1. You can never be sure the PDF is the latest version of the source document - one small edit and the PDF is already stale.
2. Some file types are surprisingly hard to convert: legacy Office formats, OpenDocument files, RTF, images of various kinds, plain text, HTML, and more often need a different tool for each format.

Attach Files as PDF by cloudHQ removes both problems. Select your source file at the moment you send the email - we convert the latest version on the fly and attach it. One workflow for every file type.

Key features:
* One-click PDF conversion from inside the Gmail composer - no extra apps, no Google Drive authorization
* The latest version of your file is converted at send time - never an out-of-date PDF
* Works with every common file type: Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx), plain text, RTF, HTML, OpenDocument, images (PNG, JPG, GIF), and more
* Automatic PDF compression so your converted file fits within Gmail's attachment size limit
* Optional PDF encryption to password-protect sensitive documents before they leave your inbox
* The resulting PDF is attached to your Gmail draft as a regular .pdf attachment - review the email, then send

Common use cases:
* Sales: send proposals, quotes, and contracts as clean, branded PDFs that look the same to every client
* Customer support: share step-by-step instructions and account reports that print perfectly
* HR and recruiting: forward resumes, offer letters, and policy documents without formatting drift
* Finance and accounting: deliver invoices, statements, and receipts in a format that recipients cannot accidentally alter
* Real estate: email listings, brochures, and inspection reports as polished PDFs
* Legal: send documents for signature or approval without exposing internal edits or metadata
* Education: share lesson plans, handouts, and study material that opens the same on every student device
* Nonprofits and event teams: send donation receipts, event flyers, and confirmations that look professional on every device

How to use:
* Install the extension
* Open Gmail and click "Compose"
* Click the "Attach Files as PDF" icon in the composer toolbar
* Pick a file from your computer - we convert it to PDF and attach it to your message automatically

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