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Convert DOC to PDF Via Command Line

 

Total Doc Converter X is a server based tool to convert Doc to PDF in batch. By installing Doc Converter X on a web server you can choose to make it accessible to the entire network or make part of your application via ASP.NET. Or if you prefer, it can be used as a stand-alone app.

Quick answer: To convert DOC to PDF from the command line, install Total Doc Converter X on a Windows server, open a command prompt, and run the converter with a wildcard such as *.doc, an output folder, and the PDF target flag. Add page numbers, headers, watermarks, encryption, or merge several files into one PDF, then save the command in a .bat file for quiet, unattended batch conversion with no GUI and no Microsoft Office.

Once you've installed the Total Doc Converter X you'll notice that it is GUI-free. Instead we provide users with a comprehensive list of commands that can be sent through the command line environment. Whether you're a server administrator or network user, setting job parameters and initiating the conversion process is quick and easy. You'll even be able to save project settings in .bat format for automation purposes later on.

Other options (when converting to PDF) include:

  • Add page numeration.
  • Customize the header & footer.
  • Include a custom watermark.
  • Secure target document with encryption.
  • Ensure document authenticity with a digital signature.
  • Combine multiple documents into a single, multi-page PDF file.
  • Preserve the properties of the original document(s).
  • Perform batch conversions.
  • Able to convert Doc to multiple formats.

By taking advantage of this feature, it's not necessary that your network users know how to convert Doc to PDF from Windows command line. Thanks to ActiveX support, Doc Converter X can be easily integrated into other apps through the Windows shell.

With so many built-in customization options, there's no need to struggle with multiple toolsets. Total Doc Converter X does it all! You'll soon discover that your output files are more useful than the corresponding originals.

Because this is a command line converter app, network users are able to perform quiet, behind the scenes conversions without any interrupting messages.

Give our app a try today by purchasing the full version. We offer several different licensing options specifically designed to accommodate both large and small servers. For enterprise licensing, contact us via this form.

Each license is life-time and includes all major upgrades for 12 months. You can keep the current license after that or purchase an upgrade with a 70% discount later. To learn more, check us out online at Facebook, Twitter and visit our blog.

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Total Doc Converter X Customer Reviews 2026

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5 Star

"We installed Total Doc Converter X on our internal web server so multiple departments could convert DOC to PDF without individual desktop licenses. Running it from the command line with a wildcard against a shared folder lets us batch hundreds of policy documents into PDF every night with page numbers and watermarks applied automatically."

5 Star Gregory Fenwick Server Administrator, Regional Insurance Group

"I integrated Doc Converter X into an ASP.NET application so users can request DOC to PDF conversion through our intranet. The command-line interface made it straightforward to call from our backend, and options like encryption and merging multiple files into one PDF meant we did not need a second tool."

5 Star Simone Dubois ASP.NET Developer

"We batch-convert shipping documentation from DOC to PDF nightly using a scheduled .bat file with Doc Converter X. It runs quietly on the server with no interruptions, which is what we needed for unattended jobs. Initial setup of the server install took a little longer than a desktop app, but it was worth it for the automation."

4 Star Marcus Bellweather IT Operations Lead, Logistics Company

DOC to PDF via Command Line - FAQ ▼

How do I convert DOC to PDF from the command line?

Install Total Doc Converter X on Windows, open a command prompt, and run the converter against a wildcard such as *.doc with an output folder and the PDF target flag. Every DOC file in the folder is converted to PDF in one run.

Can I convert DOC to PDF in batch?

Yes. Total Doc Converter X is a server-based tool built for batch conversion. Pass a wildcard such as *.doc and it converts every matching file in the folder in one command, which suits servers and scheduled jobs.

Do I need Microsoft Office to convert DOC to PDF?

No. Total Doc Converter X is GUI-free and uses its own engine, so Microsoft Word and Office are not required on the server. This avoids Office licensing and the risks of automating Office unattended.

Can I secure the output PDF with a password?

Yes. Total Doc Converter X can secure the target document with encryption and add a digital signature to ensure authenticity, plus apply a custom watermark, all from the command line.

Can I merge several DOC files into one PDF?

Yes. Total Doc Converter X can combine multiple documents into a single, multi-page PDF file in the same command rather than producing a separate PDF per source file.

Can I call Total Doc Converter X from my own application?

Yes. Thanks to ActiveX support, the converter integrates into other apps through the Windows shell and ASP.NET, so end users do not need to know how to run the command line themselves.

How do I automate DOC to PDF conversion on a server?

Save your command in a .bat file and schedule it with Windows Task Scheduler. The converter performs quiet conversions with no interrupting messages, which is ideal for unattended server use.

 

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Examples of Total Doc Converter X

Convert Doc files with Total Doc Converter X and .NET


string src  = @"C:\test\Source.docx";
string dest = @"C:\test\Dest.pdf";

var cnv = new DocConverterX();
cnv.Convert(src, dest, "-cPDF -log c:\\test\\Doc.log");

if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(cnv.ErrorMessage))
    throw new Exception(cnv.ErrorMessage);

Convert Doc files on web servers with Total Doc Converter X

public static class Function1
    {
        [FunctionName("Function1")]
        public static async Task Run(
            [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Anonymous, "get", "post", Route = null)] HttpRequest req,
            ILogger log)
        {
            StringBuilder sbLogs = new StringBuilder();
            sbLogs.AppendLine("started...");
            try
            {
                ProcessStartInfo startInfo = new ProcessStartInfo();
                startInfo.CreateNoWindow = true;
                startInfo.UseShellExecute = false;
                var assemblyDirectoryPath = Path.GetDirectoryName(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().Location);
                assemblyDirectoryPath = assemblyDirectoryPath.Substring(0, assemblyDirectoryPath.Length - 4);

                var executablePath = $@"{assemblyDirectoryPath}\Converter\DocConverterX.exe";
                sbLogs.AppendLine(executablePath + "...");
                var srcPath = $@"{assemblyDirectoryPath}\src\sample.docx";
                var outPath = Path.GetTempFileName() + ".pdf";
                startInfo.FileName = executablePath;

                if (File.Exists(outPath))
                {
                    File.Delete(outPath);
                }

                if (File.Exists(executablePath) && File.Exists(srcPath))
                {
                    sbLogs.AppendLine("files exists...");
                }
                else
                    sbLogs.AppendLine("EXE & source files NOT exists...");
                startInfo.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden;
                startInfo.Arguments = $"\"{srcPath}\" \"{outPath}\" -cPDF";
                using (Process exeProcess = Process.Start(startInfo))
                {
                    sbLogs.AppendLine($"wait...{DateTime.Now.ToString()}");
                    exeProcess.WaitForExit();
                    sbLogs.AppendLine($"complete...{DateTime.Now.ToString()}");
                }
                sbLogs.AppendLine("Conversion complete.");
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                sbLogs.AppendLine(ex.ToString());
            }

            return new OkObjectResult(sbLogs);
        }
    }
More information about Azure Functions.

Convert Doc files on web servers with Total Doc Converter X

dim C
Set C=CreateObject("DocConverter.DocConverterX")
C.Convert "c:\source.docx", "c:\dest.pdf", "-cPDF -log c:\doc.log"
Response.Write C.ErrorMessage
set C = nothing

Stream the resulting PDF directly from ASP

dim C
Set C=CreateObject("DocConverter.DocConverterX")
Response.Clear
Response.AddHeader "Content-Type", "binary/octet-stream"
Response.AddHeader "Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=test.pdf"
Response.BinaryWrite C.ConvertToStream("C:\www\ASP\Source.docx", "C:\www\ASP", "-cpdf -log c:\doc.log")
set C = nothing

Convert Doc files with PHP and Total Doc Converter X

$src="C:\\test\\test.docx";
$dest="C:\\test\\test.pdf";
if (file_exists($dest)) unlink($dest);
$c= new COM("DocConverter.DocConverterX");
$c->convert($src,$dest, "-cPDF -log c:\\test\\Doc.log");
if (file_exists($dest)) echo "OK"; else echo "fail:".$c->ErrorMessage;

Convert Doc files with Total Doc Converter X and Ruby

require 'win32ole'
c = WIN32OLE.new('DocConverter.DocConverterX')

src = "C:\\test\\test.docx"
dest = "C:\\test\\test.pdf"

c.convert(src, dest, "-cPDF -log c:\\test\\Doc.log")

if not File.exist?(dest)
  puts c.ErrorMessage
end

Convert Doc files with Total Doc Converter X and Python

import win32com.client
import os.path

c = win32com.client.Dispatch("DocConverter.DocConverterX")

src  = "C:\\test\\test.docx"
dest = "C:\\test\\test.pdf"

c.convert(src, dest, "-cPDF -log c:\\test\\Doc.log")

if not os.path.exists(dest):
    print(c.ErrorMessage)

Convert Doc files with Pascal and Total Doc Converter X

uses Dialogs, Vcl.OleAuto;

var
  c: OleVariant;
begin
  c := CreateOleObject('DocConverter.DocConverterX');
  c.Convert('c:\test\source.docx', 'c:\test\dest.pdf', '-cPDF -log c:\test\Doc.log');
  if c.ErrorMessage <> '' then
    ShowMessage(c.ErrorMessage);
end;

Convert Doc files on web servers with Total Doc Converter X

var c = new ActiveXObject("DocConverter.DocConverterX");
c.Convert("C:\\test\\source.docx", "C:\\test\\dest.pdf", "-cPDF");
if (c.ErrorMessage != "")
  alert(c.ErrorMessage)

Convert Doc files with Total Doc Converter X and Perl

use Win32::OLE;

my $src  = "C:\\test\\test.docx";
my $dest = "C:\\test\\test.pdf";

my $c = CreateObject Win32::OLE 'DocConverter.DocConverterX';
$c->convert($src, $dest, "-cPDF -log c:\\test\\Doc.log");
print $c->ErrorMessage if -e $dest;

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