=== ZAD Word Document to PDF Converter ===
Contributors: zeeshanaslam
Donate link: https://aiviralab.com
Tags: doc to pdf, word to pdf, docx to pdf, convert docx, pdf converter
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A modern, lightweight, privacy-focused Word (.docx) to PDF converter for WordPress with real-time in-browser preview and zero server load.

== Description ==

Transform Microsoft Word documents (.docx) into clean, high-resolution PDF documents directly on your WordPress posts or pages!

Most server-side Word to PDF converters require heavy LibreOffice binaries or risky unmaintained PHP libraries that crash shared hosting and expose user documents on the server.

**ZAD Word Document to PDF Converter** uses a modern, high-speed, client-side rendering engine that parses Word documents right inside the visitor's browser.

### Key Advantages:

1. **100% Privacy Protection:**
   * Documents never leave the visitor's device. No files are uploaded or stored on your web hosting server or database.

2. **Zero Server Load & Instant Processing:**
   * Converts and formats documents within seconds without eating up your hosting RAM, CPU, or disk space.

3. **Live Document Preview:**
   * Displays an interactive preview box of the parsed Word document before exporting to PDF.

4. **Single Shortcode Simplicity:**
   * Embed anywhere on your site using `[zad_word_to_pdf]`. Fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.

Usage:
Place the following shortcode anywhere in your content:
`[zad_word_to_pdf]`

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `zad-doc-to-pdf-converter` directory to `/wp-content/plugins/` (or upload the `.zip` file via **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**).
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Place `[zad_word_to_pdf]` on any page or post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin upload user Word files to my server? =
No. All conversion and parsing occur directly inside the visitor's web browser, protecting user privacy and eliminating server overhead.

= What file formats are supported? =
It supports modern Microsoft Word (.docx) files.

== Screenshots ==

1. Drag and drop Word (.docx) upload container.
2. In-browser document preview with PDF export button.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial public release on WordPress.org.
