How to convert .doc to pdf using python ?

Question

Is there any way for converting .doc files into pdf using python? I know it is possible by using python COM automation, but I don't know how to start. I couldn't able to find the solution on the web too. Anyone help me to clear my doubt!

Answer 1

Using comtypes, you can convert any file, where input and output filenames are given as commandline arguments. 

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Look at the following code,

import sys

import os

import comtypes.client

wdFormatPDF = 17

in_file = os.path.abspath(sys.argv[1])

out_file = os.path.abspath(sys.argv[2])

word = comtypes.client.CreateObject('Word.Application')

doc = word.Documents.Open(in_file)

doc.SaveAs(out_file, FileFormat=wdFormatPDF)

doc.Close()

word.Quit()

You can also use pywin32, which would be same except:

import win32com.client

then,

word = win32com.client.Dispatch('Word.Application') 

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