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Convert a PDF to Word for free

Turn your PDF files into editable Microsoft Word documents in seconds with the free PDF to Word Converter. Drag and drop your PDF file into our handy online tool to get started.

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How to convert a PDF to Word online

Follow our step-by-step guide to convert your PDFs into Microsoft Word (DOCX) files:

  1. Drag and drop your file into the PDF to Word Converter drop box. Or click  Select a file  and upload a PDF from your computer.
  2. Select the PDF you want to convert to Word format.
  3. Acrobat will convert your PDF to an editable Word file in minutes.
  4. Download your new Word document for free. You may be asked to sign in to download it.
  5. Edit and share your Word document as needed.

How to convert a PDF to Word using Microsoft Word.

Our free PDF to Word Converter isn’t the only way to switch between these document types.

  1. Open your Microsoft Word app.
    Start by clicking on the Word app to open it.

  2. Select the PDF you want to convert to a Word document.

    Go to File > Open. Look for the PDF file that you want to convert to Word. If necessary, select Browse and locate the folder where the file is stored.

  3. Open the PDF.

    Click Open. Word will let you know that it will make a copy of the original file and convert the contents so they can be displayed in Word.

  4. Check your PDF file.

    The PDF will open as a read-only document. Give it a final check to make sure it’s the right file and everything looks correct.

    You can’t make edits yet. But you can change the settings after you’ve saved the file as a Word document.

  5. Save the PDF file as a Word document.

    In the Save menu, select Save As, and choose to save the PDF as a Word document. Select OK.

    Now you can open the file in editing mode and make any necessary edits.

Why convert a PDF to Word?

PDFs are one of the most versatile document file formats. But sometimes you might need to change a PDF to a Word document.

  1. You need to make a high volume of text edits.
  2. You’re submitting a document through an automated tool that only accepts Microsoft formats. For example, a job application website.
  3. You don’t have the source file and need to reuse the information in a PDF.
  4. You need to find key information quickly. Converting a PDF to a Word document or vice versa is easy and only takes a few seconds with Adobe Acrobat.

Transform documents with our free PDF to Word converter

Adobe Acrobat makes it easy to convert your PDF files into Word documents. You can use the free PDF to Word Converter on any device, transforming your documents on the go, wherever you are.

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Convert PDFs into editable Word documents

It couldn’t be quicker or easier to convert your PDF files to Word online. Simply drag, drop and download your document in seconds with Adobe Acrobat.

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Preserve quality when converting a PDF to DOCX

Not only is the conversion process incredibly fast, but it maintains the quality of your original PDF file too. When you convert a PDF to DOCX with Adobe, your formatting will remain exactly as expected.

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Edit your Word file for free

Download your converted file for free and easily edit it in Microsoft Word. Alternatively, sign in with your Google or Adobe account to edit your Word document online, also at no cost.

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Download or share your converted file

Once you convert from PDF to Word, you can easily download your new DOCX file with a single click. Alternatively, sign in to your Adobe Acrobat account to share it by email.

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Work online from anywhere

Our free online PDF to Word Converter tool works on all browsers and operating systems, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Convert a PDF to Word for free on a Mac, Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux. Or use the Acrobat desktop app for offline document conversions.

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Get high-quality PDF tools you can trust from Adobe – the creators of the PDF file format. Easily convert PDF to Word with our free PDF conversion tools today.

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