How to Convert DOC to PDF using Zapier (So that Nobody Can Extract Text)

We prepared this step-by-step tutorial with screenshots to teach you how to convert DOC to PDF so that nobody can extract text from it using Zapier.

Screenshot of Doc File

Start by clicking on Make a Zap! at the upper-left corner of your Zapier dashboard.

Choosing google drive as the trigger app

NOTE: For this tutorial, I’m using Google Drive storage. You may also use other cloud storage as your trigger, just look for a similar trigger event.

Choosing new file in folder as the trigger event
Connecting google drive account
Selecting drive and folder
Test the trigger

We’re now done setting up the trigger for this Zap. Let’s now move on to the action.

Select PDF.co as the action app
Choose Anything to PDF Converter as action event
Connect PDF.co account

Under Setup Action:

Setup action parameters
Testing action

We’re done with the DOC to PDF conversion. We will now setup the action for adding security.

Select PDF.co as the action app
Choose Custom API Call as action event
Connect PDF.co account

Under Setup Action:

Setup action parameters
Testing the action

This is the Protected PDF Output

Screenshot of Protected PDF Output


In this tutorial, you’ve learned how to convert DOC to PDF so that nobody can extract text from it using Zapier.