Convert Contract Template to PDF for Clients
Contract templates sent to clients for review or signature need to be in PDF format. A PDF is read-only, looks the same on any device, and works with e-signature platforms. The Docs to PDF extension converts your Google Docs contract template to PDF in one click, ready for client delivery.
Sending a contract to a client
Contract templates prepared for clients should be exported as PDFs and attached to a professional email, not sent as a Google Docs share link. A PDF attachment is more formal, opens without a Google account, and cannot be accidentally edited by the client.
Client review before signature
Clients reviewing a contract PDF can annotate it with comments using any PDF reader. If they request changes, update the Google Docs template, re-export, and send the revised PDF. Each export creates a new PDF without changing the source template.
Tracking versions
Name each contract version clearly before exporting, for example 'Contract - Client Name - v1 Draft' or 'Contract - Client Name - v2 Final'. The PDF filename matches the Google Doc, making it easy to track which version is in review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the client wants to track changes in the contract?
PDFs do not support tracked changes. If the client needs to suggest edits, share a view-only Google Docs link for review comments, then make changes in the source Doc and re-export the updated PDF.
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