Sending a Word file makes sense when working and collaborating with teams for projects and assignments. But if you get a PDF file and you have a tight deadline, you may need to convert it back to a Word file. Unfortunately, there is no native way to convert a PDF to a Word file on Windows or Mac. However, we have compiled several methods to help you convert a PDF file to Word on the go.
The usage situation here differs from person to person. Some may need to regularly convert a PDF file to a Word document, and some may use this trick several times a year. Let’s start with Adobe’s default solution.
1. Adobe Online Tool
Adobe offers a free online PDF to Word converter that can be quite useful if you want to convert PDF files. This web-based tool is available on Windows, Mac, ChromeOS and Linux. Although free, we recommend that you avoid converting PDF files that may contain confidential data. Follow the steps below.
Stage 1: Visit the Adobe online converter tool on desktop.
Step 2: Select the file and import a PDF file from device storage.
Note: Every PDF file you choose to convert will be uploaded to Adobe Cloud.
Stage 3: Let Adobe do the conversion and your Word file will be ready for download in a minute.
Step 4: Hit the download button and save.
While this online tool works for the most part, a few things may mess up the formatting and you may need to spend extra time fixing it in Word.
2. Use Microsoft Word
If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can use the Word app to convert a PDF file to multiple formats. Indeed, a Microsoft 365 subscription is required to import a PDF file and make changes. Go through the steps below.
Stage 1: Browse and find the PDF file on your Windows or Mac.
Step 2: Right click on it and open the file using Microsoft Word software.
Stage 3: You can make any necessary text changes before exporting the file.
Step 4: Go to the File option in the menu bar and select Save As.
Step 5: Select export file format from the menu below and select Word Document (.docx). You can also export a PDF file in plain text or HTML format.
Step 6: Click the save button and successfully convert a PDF file to a Word document.
This trick works in both Mac and Windows Microsoft Word.
3. Small PDF
Small PDF is one of the best PDF editors for Windows and Mac. It offers rich PDF editing options, signing a file, highlighting text, and more. It’s simple, easy to use, and feature-rich with the right amount of options in the right place.
Using Small PDF, you can easily convert a PDF file to various formats. Go through the steps below.
Stage 1: Find the PDF file on the device.
Step 2: Visit Small PDF’s pdf converter tool on the web.
Stage 3: Import the PDF file using the Select Files option.
Step 4: You can also import a file from Dropbox or Google Drive cloud storage.
Step 5: Select Convert to Word from the menu below.
Step 6: In a minute your file is ready for download.
Small PDF’s home page is nicely divided into 21 categories for editing a PDF. From the homepage, you can edit a PDF, convert to other formats, e-sign PDF, split PDF and more. No need to go through hundreds of options to get things done.
4. Soda PDF
Soda PDF is another capable web-based PDF editor. Soda PDF recently got a nice makeover on the web. Now it looks and feels modern. All relevant options are divided into eight categories on the main page. The edit menu is simple, with the most basic options like adding text, images, adding shapes and drawing on PDF.
Follow the steps below to convert a PDF file to a Word document.
Stage 1: Visit Soda PDF’s online conversion tool on the web.
Step 2: Import a file from the device.
Stage 3: Hit the convert button and the service will convert your PDF file in less than a minute.
Convert PDF Files On The Go
Microsoft 365 subscribers should stick with Microsoft Word to convert a PDF file to a Word document. Others may choose online PDF conversion tools such as Soda PDF, Small PDF or Adobe’s online tool.
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