There are several easy ways to convert PDF files to Word, both using software and online.
Here are some options:
Using software:
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Adobe Acrobat Pro: This is the best way if you need an accurate conversion and want to retain the original formatting of the PDF file.
However, Adobe Acrobat Pro is a paid software.- Open Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Select “File” > “Open” to open the PDF file you want to convert.
- Select “File” > “Save As” and select the format “Microsoft Word” (.docx).
- Name the new file and select a storage location.
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Microsoft Word (latest version): The latest version of Microsoft Word can open PDF files directly, although the results may not always be perfect, especially for complex documents.
- Open Microsoft Word.
- Select “File” > “Open” and select the PDF file you want to convert.
- Once the PDF file opens, Word will give a warning that it will convert the file.
Click “OK.” - You can then edit and save the file in .docx format.
Using free online services:
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Smallpdf: A free and easy-to-use online service.
- Go to https://smallpdf.com/pdf-to-word.
- Drag and drop your PDF files to the box or click “Select files”.
- Wait for the conversion to complete and download your Word file.
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ilovepdf: A free online service with additional features such as batch conversion and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for scanned documents.
- Go to https://www.ilovepdf.com/pdf_to_word.
- Select “Select PDF file” and upload your file.
- Select a conversion option (with or without OCR).
- Click “Convert PDF” and download your Word file.
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Adobe Acrobat Online: A free online service from Adobe, but has file size limitations.
- Go to https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/pdf-to-word.html.
- Click “Choose file” and upload your PDF file.
- Click “Convert to Word”.
- Download your Word file.
Tips:
- If your PDF file contains images or tables, the results may not be perfect in Word format.
You may need to make manual adjustments after conversion. - For best results, use paid software like Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- If you don’t have access to paid software, free online services are a good option, but be mindful of file size limitations and features offered.
Hope this helps!