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Convert PDFs to Word in just a few clicks

Transform your PDFs into editable Word documents with Adobe Acrobat’s free online tool. Whether you’re a busy professional updating business reports or a student revising an assignment, this simple yet powerful tool will make editing and repurposing your documents a breeze.

How to convert PDFs to Word

Follow these simple steps to turn a PDF into a Microsoft Word document:

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  • Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop a file into the drop zone.
  • Choose the PDF you want to convert to the DOCX file format.
  • Watch Acrobat automatically convert the file from PDF to an editable Word document.
  • Download your new Word document. If you use the tool again, you may be asked to sign in to download.

Try our free PDF to Word converter

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Turn PDFs into editable Word files

Converting a PDF into a Word document is quick and easy with Adobe Acrobat’s online tool. Just drag and drop your PDF, then download the converted Word file.

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Convert PDF to DOCX fast

Acrobat converts your PDF to DOCX format in seconds, preserving your formatting so you can save time and get to work faster.

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Edit your Word file for free

After you use our PDF to Word converter tool, you can edit the converted file in Microsoft Word for the web right from Acrobat. All you have to do is sign in.

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Download or share your file

You can download your converted file with a click or by signing in. You can also share your new Word document with others when you’re signed in.

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Work online from anywhere

You can access Acrobat online tools in any web browser, including Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. It also works on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android and Linux operating systems.

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Use the best PDF to Word converter

Adobe invented the PDF file format, so you can trust the high-quality of our PDF tools. Try our online PDF to Word tool to convert your documents with confidence.

Questions? We have answers.

How do I convert a PDF to Word without losing the formatting?

Adobe ensures our Acrobat PDF to Word converter preserves your document's original formatting, so you can save time on the small things and get to work sooner. Our online tool preserves fonts, images, and alignments, so your converted Word document looks just as expected and is ready for use in Microsoft Word online.

You can also try Adobe Acrobat Pro free for seven days to convert files to and from Microsoft 365, edit PDF documents with PDF editor tools, edit scanned documents using optical character recognition (OCR) functionality, merge PDFs, organise or rotate PDF pages, split PDFs, reduce file size and convert HTML, TXT, RTF, PNG, JPG, BMP and other formats to PDF.

What software do I need to convert from PDF to Word?
You don’t need any additional software to convert a PDF to Microsoft Word when you use the Acrobat online tool. Simply open the tool in your preferred browser on any operating system, upload your file, and let Acrobat handle the conversion seamlessly online.
Will my converted Word document be secure?
Yes, your converted Microsoft Word document will be secure. Adobe is known for its strong commitment to security and privacy, ensuring that your PDF conversions to Word, PowerPoint, or Excel are handled with the utmost trust and confidence.
How accurate is the PDF to Word conversion?
The conversion tool preserves the original formatting, layout, fonts, and images as closely as possible, ensuring that your converted document mirrors the original. While no tool is perfect, our advanced technology minimises errors and reduces the need for extensive post-conversion adjustments.
Can I convert password-protected PDFs to Word?
Yes, Adobe Acrobat can convert password-protected PDFs to Word, but you’ll need to enter the correct password to unlock the document first. Once unlocked, you can easily convert the PDF into an editable Word file using our online tool.
Can I convert scanned PDFs to Word?
Yes, Adobe Acrobat can handle scanned PDFs and convert them into editable Word documents. For better results, use our Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool to convert scanned text into editable content.

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