Convert a PDF to Word file

Convert with Word Convert with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Convert with Adobe Acrobat DC Pro

Convert with Word

  1. Open the Word app and select Open.
    Select Open.
     
  2. Navigate to and select the PDF file you want to convert.
    Select the PDF file to convert.
     
  3. When the file opens, you will be prompted to convert to an editable Word document. Select OK.
    Prompt to convert to editable Word.
     
  4. You should now be able to edit the converted PDF.
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Convert with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

  1. Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader. In the top navigation, select Tools and Convert.Select Tools and then Convert.
     
  2. Now select the PDF file/s to convert by selecting Select files.
    Select files.
     
  3. Follow the prompts and click Convert to Word.
    Convert to Word
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Convert with Adobe Acrobat DC Pro

This method requires a paid license to Adobe Acrobat Pro. More info can be found here.
  1. Open the PDF in Adobe Pro and navigate to File > Export To > Microsoft Word > Word Document.

File > Export To > Microsoft Word > Word Document.

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