Ever encountered a problem where you need to make large-scale changes like adding or removing paragraphs in a PDF document but can’t? Well, it is a commonly faced problem and has the sole solution of converting PDF to Word form. To convert your PDF, follow our guide on how to convert a PDF into a Word Document.
How To Convert A PDF Into A Word Document
PDF files are very popular, especially in the business world. The reason for their vast popularity and preference is their platform-independency, as the document displays the same despite the platform. However, they are a task when it comes to editing or changing them. In order, to change the PDF file, you will have first to convert it from PDF to Document. Fortunately, doing so is a straightforward process. Following are the three ways to convert from PDF to Word.
Convert From PDF To Document Using Microsoft Word
The easiest and simplest way to convert from PDF to Word is by using Microsoft Word. There can be two types of PDF files:
- Scanned
- Created by an app
While app-created files can be converted back to Word easily, the scanned files first need to have OCR applied before being converted into Word. Applying OCR is not an additional step as it is automated, but it can change the formatting of your scanned document and will not convert the tables and diagrams properly or at all.
- Locate the PDF you want to convert. Open the Folder containing the PDF file but do not the File itself.
- Now, when you right-click on the file, a pop-up menu will appear. Select the option Open With.
- Select Word. If you don’t find Word among the other options, tap Choose another app and then tap More Apps in the pop-up window and select Word.
- The Microsoft Word will start by default, and a Dialog box will appear, asking permission to convert from PDF to Word. Press the OK button to convert.
- Wait for a few minutes and the file will convert into PDF, depending on the complexity and the size of the file.
- Now, format the file and, correct any changes the conversion made (mostly for scanned documents), and then save your file.
| Note: Converting from PDF to Word does not change the original PDF file so that you can access it in its original Folder. |
Convert From PDF To Word Using Google Docs
If you want to convert PDF to Document, but you don’t have Microsoft Word, then you can convert it using Google Docs.
- Go to your web browser and then open Google Docs.
- Select the icon of Open File Picker (with a folder-like shape) located near the top of the page.
- Press on the Upload tab in the Open a file
- Navigate to the file you want to convert from your device or drag it to the window.
- The PDF will now be displayed in the browser on the Google Drive. To convert it, tap Google Docs, then press Open with, and select Google Docs from the top of the screen.
- The PDF will appear in Google Docs. Here, tap File, then Download, and press Microsoft Word (.docx). Now, the file will be saved in the Download Folder.
| Note: You will lose all your images in the PDF during conversion, as Google Docs doesn’t convert PDF images to Word. |
Convert From PDF To Word Using Adobe
Another efficient and the most convenient way to convert a PDF to document is using Adobe. Adobe offers both the paid and unpaid versions of it. The paid one is Adobe Acrobat, while the free version of Adobe is available online to use.
Using Adobe Acrobat
If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro or are a subscriber to Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, then it is a matter of a few clicks for you to convert from PDF to Word document.
- Open Adobe Acrobat and press File and Open to open the PDF file. You can also navigate or drag the file to the Acrobat Window.
- Navigate to the Tools pane and select Export PDF located on the right side of the screen.
- An Export PDF window will open. From a dropdown menu of Convert To, choose Microsoft Word Document (*.docx)
- Now, press Export to Word.
- Once the export is completed, select the Exported Files icon from the top of your page and then select the file you converted. Now, enter the location to store your file.
Using Adobe’s Free Online Converter
Adobe free online PDF converter is a tool you can easily rely on if you don’t have or subscribed to Adobe Acrobat Pro. You can use Adobe in the web browser. However, there is a risk of losing the original formatting of your PDF.
- Open Adobe in your web browser.
- Open or drag your PDF to the conversion box to change it to Word DOCX format.
- Now, click the Download button and wait for your PDF to convert.
- When done, save the file.
FAQs
Q: How to convert a PDF into a Word document without losing formatting?
Go to the Conversion Settings window and check the Retain Page Layout to ensure the formatting of the PDF document is unchanged.
Q: How to edit a PDF without converting it to Word?
You can use the Edit PDF tool of Adobe Acrobat to edit a PDF without converting it.
Conclusion
There can be lots of different third-party tools to convert your PDF to document. But, we have discussed three simple methods on how to convert a PDF into a Word document.
