Follow these easy steps to turn a PDF into a Microsoft Word document:
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How to convert a PDF to Word online
How to convert a PDF to Word online
Click the Select a file button above, or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone.
Select the PDF you want to convert to the DOCX file format.
Watch Acrobat automatically convert the file from PDF to Word document.
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How do I convert a PDF to Word without losing the formatting?
As the inventor of the PDF file format, Adobe makes sure our Acrobat PDF to Word converter preserves your document formatting. When you use our online conversion tool, your fonts, images, and alignments will look as expected on a Mac and in Windows. The converted file is an editable Word document that you can start using right away in Microsoft Word.
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What software do I need to convert from PDF to Word?
You don’t need any other software to convert a PDF to Microsoft Word when you use the Acrobat online Convert to PDF tool. Just open the tool in your preferred browser on any operating system, select your file, and let Acrobat complete the conversion online.
Will my converted Word document be secure?
Yes, your converted Word file will be secure. Adobe is known for its commitment to security and privacy, so you can convert PDF files to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Excel with trust and confidence.
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