How to Convert MPP to PDF

“MPP” is the file extension for Microsoft Project documents for Windows PCs. To convert an MPP file to PDF, a PDF imaging utility or software is needed.

    Download and Install PDF Imaging Utility

  1. Step 1

    If your computer does not have a PDF imaging application such as Adobe Acrobat Standard or Professional, or Omnipage, or a PDF imaging utility such as CutePDF, which installs a virtual PDF printer, search the Internet for a PDF utility program.

    Use keywords such as “PDF writer” or “PDF freeware” to identify utility programs appropriate for your operating system.

  2. Step 2

    Download the installation file from the manufacturer’s site.

  3. Step 3

    Install the utility according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  4. Print MPP as a PDF

  5. Step 1

    If you have Acrobat Standard or Professional or a PDF writer utility installed on your computer, a virtual PDF printer will also be installed and you can generate a PDF from MS Project. Open the MPP file to launch the MS Project application.

  6. Step 2

    In the top menu bar, under “File,” select “Print.”

  7. Step 3

    From the drop-down menu of printers, select your PDF printer. For example, if Acrobat Standard is installed, a printer named “Adobe PDF” will be listed; if the PDF utility CutePDF is installed, “CutePDF” will be listed as a printer.

  8. Step 4

    Click the “Print” button.

  9. Step 5

    Type in your desired file name and select the destination for your converted MPP document in the dialog box.

  10. Step 6

    Click the “Save” button. Your PDF will be saved on your computer and can be viewed using Acrobat Reader