Create a PDF from Word 2007 with an Embedded MP4: WPS Office Alternative
Question details
The user needs to create a PDF from a Word 2007 document containing an embedded MP4 video, but the video is not included in the PDF output.
- Product
- Microsoft Word 2007
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user has a Word 2007 document with an embedded MP4 video and wants to export or save it as a PDF while keeping the video available.
- Observed behavior
- The embedded MP4 video is not included when the document is saved as PDF because Word 2007 and its Save as PDF or XPS add-in do not natively preserve embedded media objects in PDF files.
Open the Word 2007 document and verify that the MP4 is inserted as an embedded object, and check whether the Save as PDF or XPS add-in is installed because Word 2007 relies on it for PDF export.
Use a dedicated PDF editor that supports embedded rich media
Choose this method when the MP4 must remain playable inside the PDF, because Word 2007 and its PDF add-in cannot embed media objects.
Word 2007 and the Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS add-in do not natively preserve embedded MP4 videos in PDF output. A PDF editor with rich media support is required to place the video in the PDF.
Launch a PDF editor that supports embedded video, such as Adobe Acrobat, and use File > Create PDF > From File to create a PDF from the Word 2007 document.
Open Tools > Rich Media > Add Video in the PDF editor, select the MP4 file, and click OK to place the video object on the PDF page.
In the video properties dialog, set the playback style and poster frame, then use File > Save to write the final PDF with the embedded MP4.
Export the Word document to a standard PDF in WPS Office and share the MP4 separately
Use this free WPS Office method when a clean PDF copy is enough and the video can be delivered as a separate file or link.
Replace the embedded MP4 with a clickable link or QR code before PDF export
Use this method when recipients need quick access to the video without a specialized PDF editor.
Use WPS Office as a Free Word 2007 Alternative for PDF Conversion
WPS Office is a free, lightweight Office suite with a familiar Writer interface. It opens Microsoft Word 2007 .doc files, preserves normal document formatting, and exports documents to PDF without the discontinued Word 2007 Save as PDF or XPS add-in. For embedded MP4 media, use a dedicated PDF editor; for everyday Word-to-PDF tasks, WPS Office provides a fast and compatible alternative.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Go to the WPS Office download page, choose the free installer for your operating system, and install the suite.
- 2. Open the Word 2007 document: Launch WPS Writer, click File > Open, and select the Word 2007 file that contains the embedded MP4.
- 3. Export a standard PDF copy: Click File > Export to PDF or choose Save As, set the file type to PDF, and save the document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Word 2007 not include my embedded MP4 when I save as PDF?
Word 2007 and the Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS add-in do not support embedding rich media objects such as MP4 videos in PDF output, so the video is dropped during PDF creation.
Can WPS Office preserve an embedded MP4 in a PDF?
WPS Writer can open Word 2007 files and export them to PDF, but it does not embed MP4 videos into the PDF. Use a dedicated PDF editor with rich media support if the video must play inside the PDF.
How do I create a normal PDF from a Word 2007 document in WPS Office?
Open WPS Writer, click File > Open and select the Word 2007 file, then click File > Export to PDF or use Save As and choose PDF as the file type.
Is the Save as PDF or XPS add-in for Word 2007 still supported?
No. Word 2007 and its Save as PDF or XPS add-in are no longer supported. WPS Office is a free alternative that can open .doc files and export PDFs.
How can I share the MP4 together with a PDF created from Word 2007?
Attach the MP4 as a separate file or upload it to cloud storage and insert a hyperlink or QR code in the document before exporting the PDF.
