In practice, the PDF format is used to store electronic text documents. And despite the large number of advantages and benefits of using this format, there is one significant drawback that the user may encounter.
This disadvantage is the difficulty of editing and changing the text (see). To solve this issue, you need to use special applications. Let's look at options and ways to convert PDF to Word.
To convert, you need to perform the following steps sequentially:
Open the program, the icon looks like this:
Select “File” – “Open” from the menu. Find and open the text that requires conversion and move on to the next step
In the window that appears, enter the name of the new (converted text with the DOC extension) and the location where it will be saved. Then click the “Save” button
The new saved document will look like this as shown in the image
PDF to Word using FineReader
The sequence of actions is as described below:
Enter the program, the icon looks like this:
After opening, proceed to convert it by clicking on the menu “File” - “Save document as” - “Word document” or “97-2003”
In the window that appears, enter the name and location of the conversion result, confirm with the “Save” button.
Convert PDF to Word using Microsoft Word
To change the format of an electronic document, follow the instructions:
Right-click on the document that needs to be converted. In the menu presented, select “Open with” – “WORD (classic application). The opening process may take some time.
Enter the name of the document to be saved and select the desired format in the “Type” section. The conversion result will be saved after confirmation by clicking the “Save” button.
When using this conversion method using Microsoft Word, situations may arise when PDF text:
- protected;
- contains pictures or photos.
What to do in such situations?
The instructions for converting a protected document correspond to those described above, supplemented by only one action in step 2, namely, click the “Allow editing and only then proceed to saving.
Electronic text containing pictures is converted in the same way as text without pictures. The instructions are described above. The main difference that the user may notice is the long opening time and saving of results. This fact is explained by the fact that pictures and photos are often larger in size compared to files containing text.
Attention! When converting in this way, problems with fonts may arise (incorrect display - clunkers).
Convert PDF to DOC format on Mac OS
Owners of equipment equipped with Mac OS can use several methods:
- convert using PDF Converter Free software;
- use the Microsoft Office Word function.
The first program is available for download on the App Store. This application is free. The software interface is as simplified as possible for the user, which makes it possible to convert to DOC without much difficulty and additional knowledge.
When choosing the option to use Office Word, you can use the instructions discussed earlier in the section “Converting a file using Microsoft Word” as a basis.
Convert PDF to Word using Google Drive
You can use this method only if you have a Google account.
To translate (convert) the format, the sequence of actions is as follows:
Sign in to your Google account and go to Google Drive.
Find the required file or download it. Standing on it, right-click and select “Open with” and select the option shown in the picture below.
Select the menu language, as well as the PDF source to be converted and click the “Convert” button
In the window that appears, click “Download” to download the results.
Other programs and online services for converting PDF to Word
In addition to the considered and most popular conversion methods, there are also others for conversion. Some of them are discussed below:
Free PDF to Word Converter. You can use it for free. The installation takes place automatically. To change the format, you need to log into the program and select the required file and the path where to save the results. The program interface is in English.
Icecream PDF Converter. Both free and PRO versions are offered to users. Converts to DOC format and vice versa.
It will appeal to lovers of e-books. It has a built-in book reader function.
Online PDF service? DOC – free. To start working with the service, you will need to log in using the link and then follow the instructions described below.
Instructions:
- In the window that opens, click the “Download” button.
- Select a PDF source, indicating the path to it. As a result of correct actions, it will appear on the screen in the lower left corner.
- Next, click “Download”.
- Save the result to the required folder on your computer.
Another online converter is PDF to DOC.
Instructions:
- Follow the link.
- Select the first bookmark.
- Upload the text that requires conversion, click on the “Download” button and then specify the path to it.
- Click “Download” and save the result.
Go4Convert is an online service that does not require installation and converts to the desired formatDOC.
Instructions:
- Login via link.
- At the top of the screen, select the second tab from the left.
- Click the “Select file” button to download the text in PDF format.
- Once the document is selected, click “Launch”.
- The message “Your document is being processed” will appear, after which you need to wait a little.
- The file is converted and all you have to do is save it.
Frequently asked questions about converting PDF to Word
What is the main difference between converter programs and online services?
The following differences stand out: online services limit the possible size of files and there is often no way to convert text that contains pictures.
The program freezes when converting a document using Microsoft Word. What could be the problem?
One of the problems may be a large file. To convert large electronic documents, it is better to use Adobe Acrobat.
What is the best method to use to convert a PDF file with pictures?
It is better to use the first and second methods, namely, resort to the help of Adobe Acrobat or FineReader programs. They will preserve the quality of the pictures as much as possible. When converting via Word, the text can be optimized, as reported by the program itself.
When is it appropriate to use Google Drive for conversion?
Google Drive will help the user convert the PDF to DOC file format, regardless of his location. This service is available to the user anywhere in the world where there is Internet, just log into your account.
Often there is a need to convert the .PDF format to .doc (Word file) and in this article we will figure out how easy it is to do this. We have prepared three different methods for conversion. We tested all the methods personally, but if one doesn’t work, you can always use the other two.
Translate PDF to DOC and DOCx (Word) online
There are many services that convert documents from one format to another. My favorite site to use for this is convertonlinefree.com. To get started, follow the link and scroll to the file download area.
If you need to convert the file to .doc, then select the adjacent tab. The service has automatic translation into .docx. Now click “Select file” and open the directory in which the PDF file is located and click on the “Open” button. The name of your file will appear on the site, after which you need to click on the “Convert” button.
I would like to note that the conversion may take several minutes, so if you have a large file, you will have to wait a little. Next, the site will automatically begin downloading your document to your computer. The file will be located in the “Downloads” folder or in the folder that you selected in the browser for your downloads.
This is not the only service that can do conversion automatically, here are links to others:
All services were free at the time of writing, but everything could change. Please read the site carefully before converting.
Programs for converting PDF to Word
For various reasons, it may be inconvenient for someone to convert files online, so let’s look at the example of programs. We'll look at converting using First PDF. The program is paid, but you have the opportunity to use it for free for 30 days or for 100 conversions.
If you need to translate several documents into Word at once, and you do not plan to do this every day, then this option is perfect for you. Download the program from the official website pdftoword.ru Install the program like others: agree to the license agreement and click “Next”. After installing the program, there will be a checkmark that will immediately launch the program after installation.
When you first start the program, you are offered to buy a license or use the free version, we select the “Continue” option for free. This window appears in front of us.
Now you need to click on the “Add PDF” button and select the required file. In the program settings (on the right) you can choose the path to save the file and whether to open it immediately after conversion. You can also select the pages that need to be converted, for example, from “1-3” or leave everything.
If you have chosen everything, click on the “convert” button and a window with a license will appear in front of us again. Click the “Continue” button (without purchasing the program) and the file will be converted to Word format. I really liked this program, it works quickly and well.
If the demo version of the program is not enough for you, and you constantly convert files, purchase the full version on the developers’ website for 990 rubles (the price is current at the time of writing this entry).
Convert PDF to Word using Google Drive
The third conversion method will be the service from Google – Google Drive. To use the service, you must have an account (mailbox) with Google. If you are not registered yet, please register, and if you are registered, then go to the site.
After opening this site, you will have the opportunity to download documents. Select the folder in which the document is located and upload it to Google Drive. To do this, click on the “Download” button and select “Download files” in the menu that opens.
After downloading the document, it will appear on your disk. Right-click on it and select “Open with..” and select “Google Docs” from the new menu.
When the document opens, select “File” -> “Download as” -> “Word Document” and all you have to do is save this file.
These three simple ways will help you convert documents into various formats. In the following articles we will talk about converting other formats, so subscribe to our blog and visit us more often!
The PDF format, created by Adobe Systems developers, is used to save printed materials (books, magazines, reports, etc.) in electronic form. It preserves the fonts and structure of the original document, is lightweight and can be easily transmitted by e-mail. Viewing the file is easy: just use a program that supports this format. But to edit it or add additional information, you need to convert the PDF file to Word. This is done in several ways.
Convert a PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Reader
In order to translate the document you need, open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, then go to the “Edit” menu and select the “Copy file to clipboard” command. After that, create a Word document and paste the text using the “Ctrl+V” keys or by clicking on the “Paste” command in the upper left corner of the file.
If you need to edit not all the text, but only part of it, select the desired fragment, copy by clicking the right mouse button and paste into Word.
This method, despite its simplicity, has one drawback: when converting a file from one format to another, the formatting is not preserved, so it will have to be done manually.
Translating a file using Adobe Acrobat Pro
This method is more convenient, since the converted text is completely consistent with the source: both formatting and images are preserved. To translate, open the document in Adobe Acrobat Pro, then go to the “File” - “Save As” menu and in the drop-down window in the “File type” field, select the “Word” type. After you click on the “Save” button, text recognition and export will begin.
Other non-Adobe software products installed on your computer include:
- UniPDF;
- First PDF;
- VeryPDF;
- PDF to Word;
- Nitro Pro.
The programs are easy to use, so you will not have any difficulties downloading and exporting files.
Online services
If you do not want to download additional programs to your computer, use online services for converting PDF files to Word, for example, pdf2doc.com. This is a completely free site that allows you to simultaneously convert up to 20 PDF documents into various formats, including doc or docx. Even a schoolchild can cope with its convenient and intuitive interface. The conversion is done like this:
- Go to the developer's website.
- Select the “PDF to doc” or “PDF to docx” command in the top panel and click on it with the mouse.
- Select the “Download” command in the window that opens and specify the path to the file.
- Save the converted document.
The conversion download process lasts from several seconds to one minute, depending on the weight of the file.
Another great converter of documents of different formats is the Smallpdf website. The pleasant design and text support of the commands will appeal to any visitor to the portal. The conversion follows the same principle, but much faster. All uploaded files are deleted from Smallpdf services within an hour, so you can have peace of mind when working with important documents.
Other free online services for converting a PDF file to Word include:
- go4convert.com ;
- freepdfconvert.com ;
- convertonlinefree.com ;
- convertstandard.com ;
- convertfileonline.com ;
- pdftoword.com ;
- convertio.co .
How to Convert PDF to Word Using Google Drive
This method is convenient for those who do not have Adobe extensions, but have their own Google account. Converting PDF files to Word is done as follows:
- Go to Google's home page.
- Left-click on the “Square” icon located in the upper right corner and select the “Drive” tab from the drop-down menu, then transfer the file you need to Google Drive.
- After your file is downloaded and displayed in the Google Drive window, select it, right-click and select “Open with” - “Google Docs” from the list. After this, the file will begin downloading.
If an error occurs during the conversion process and the file does not load successfully, return to the menu. There, next to the first document, you will see a second one: select it, right-click and open it using Google Drive. In the window that opens, you will see a Word file that will need to be formatted and saved.
Good day everyone, my dear readers. Today I would like to tell you how to convert a PDF file into Word for text editing using free online services and more. As you remember, in one of the recent topics I talked about. In fact, it turned out to be very simple; it was enough to do it using Word. Well, what if you need to do the opposite? Let's get a look.
Copying from adobe reader
I remember when I was still in college, I was looking for essays. One day I found a topic I needed, downloaded the abstract, but it turned out to be in PDF format. I didn’t know how to extract the text from there, since it wasn’t even copied. I had to rewrite it manually. Oh, and this is an unpleasant task, I want to tell you. And only then did I find out how to copy the contents into Word. Now, of course, you can copy immediately.
To do this, open your pdf document in the program, and while holding the left mouse button, select the contents. Well, if you want to select all the contents, then click CTRL+A. Well, now right-click on the selected text and select “Copy”.
Now open our Word and simply paste what we have selected. Well, you understand that you need to right-click and select “Paste”. Something like that.
SmallPDF
But, to be honest, when I want to transfer from one format to another, I use the smallpdf service. I like it better than the others, and it works the best. I tried many online and offline programs, but some programs copied the content as pictures, not as text, or even converted with errors or the entire structure was lost.
Let's go to the site smallpdf.com and we will immediately see the capabilities of this service. As you can see, there are a whole bunch of possibilities here. You can not only translate from pdf to word, but also vice versa. You can also translate photos, Excel documents, presentations, compress, merge, etc. But we will look at the whole process using the example of translation from PDF to docx. I think that my step-by-step instructions will help you, even if you are a beginner in this matter.
There are of course limitations to this service. You can only convert 2 documents per hour, but in my opinion this is enough for general use. But if you need it constantly, then purchasing a license is not that expensive. The license costs $6 per month of use, or $4 per month, provided you pay for a year at once.
But this service is really worth it. It's the best I've seen and it's free to use. The structure does not go astray, space after space. But if you have your own online service that converts documents perfectly and for free, then please share. I always like to see something new, especially if it's something worthwhile.
I just tried about 8 different converters for exactly these needs, and not one of them worked as well as smallpdf. Even online-convert, which I talked about, let me down in this regard.
Online PDF to DOCX service
Another cool online converter that does its job of converting from PDF to other files. Moreover, it can convert online into two Word formats: DOC (for Office 2003 and below) and DOX (starting from Office 2007).
Go to the site pdf2docx.com and click on the “Download” button. After that, select up to 20 documents in PDF format and wait until the conversion takes place.
When everything is ready, point to the received document and click “Download”. An automatic download will occur, after which you can open the document in Word format and edit it further.
The service is very simple and convenient. Its advantage is that there are no unnecessary bells and whistles, so anyone can figure it out.
Online PDF to Word converter
Of course, I cannot leave aside the PDF to Word service, which can also easily convert a PDF file into Word so that you can edit the text.
In just a few seconds you will receive a message in your email containing a link to the converted file in Word format. Click on the link, and after downloading, open the document to make sure everything went fine and you can safely edit it.
There is also a separate program that will work directly on your computer and convert files directly, that is, without sending them by email. True, this program is paid, but if you are interested, you can try it for free for 14 days.
Extract pdf
The last thing I would like for today is a simple online application, extract pdf, which does not translate directly into Word, but gives you the bare text.
To get started, go to the website extractpdf.com and click on the “Select file” button, then select any PDF document and click “Start”.
After this, you will be transferred to a separate page where you will need to select the “Text” tab. You will see a separate form with ready-made text, which you can copy and paste into a word document.
Of course, this method is not the most convenient, but it can be useful, especially if you do not need all the material, but only a piece of it.
Optical text recognition OCR programs
But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to convert a pdf file into word with the ability to edit the text. If a PDF is initially formed from scanned documents, then in essence it is no longer text, but an image. In this case, you will have to use one program with optical recognition and editing capabilities.
The most popular and probably the most functional of these programs is ABBYY Fine Reader. Unfortunately, it is paid, but people still manage to download broken versions from torrents and similar sites.
There is nothing difficult to use. You just need to open the PDF file and click on the “Recognize” button, or select this item when opening the program.
If the text was not handwritten, then the program will recognize it for you, but sometimes the quality and formatting simply go down the drain, and you want to give up everything and write everything yourself by hand.
Fine Reader online
But Fine Reader decided to gain fame in the online space and created their own web service for conversion and recognition. Of course, it is not free, but nevertheless, after registration you will have the opportunity to recognize and translate up to 15 pages per month into Word for free.
It's easy to use. Simply select the source pdf file with scanned text, then select the language and format of the output document, for example docx. And then it’s a matter of technology.
Best regards, Dmitry Kostin.
Using Word version 2010 or 20131. Open the file in Word.
2. Select the "File" tab and open a new window.
3. In the "File types" field, you must select "Create PDF or XPS document." After that, click on “Save as PDF/XPS”.
4. Click "Create PDF/XPS".
5. In the dialog box, you must enter the file name and determine its location on your device.
6. Click Publish.
Remember that this method is only applicable to Word 2010 or 2013; if you use version 2007, the menu will have significant differences.
Method 2
Using Word 20071. Open the document to be converted.
2. Click the "File" menu item located at the top left.
3. Select the appropriate settings to save it as PDF.
You must remember that this method is only relevant on Windows; if you are using a Mac, you should try other methods.
4. Enter the desired file name and make other necessary settings.
5. Click “Save”, which will allow you to convert the document and subsequently open it in Adobe Reader.
Method 3
Using WORD on Mac OS1. Select and open the file you need to save.
2. From the menu, open the File > Print tabs.
3. At the bottom left, click the “PDF” button, then select “Save as PDF” from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter a title and come up with a name for the file to be created. If necessary, adjust other settings.
5. Click “Save.”
Method 4
Using other versions of WORD1. Select and open the source file on your computer.
2. From the menu, click File > Print.
3. Click on the drop-down list of printers installed on the device. Select PDF from it.
4. Click OK.
Method 5
Using -converters1. Go to any free website that offers conversion of documents to PDF format. Such resources can be easily found on the Internet by typing the search query “convert Word to PDF”.
You should not use a resource that requires you to pay for this service, install any software, or perform an action that you do not understand. There are plenty of free, easy-to-use online PDF converters available today, so you don't have to complicate things. All sites of this purpose work on the same principle.
2. Click Browse and locate the required Word file.
3. If necessary, enter your email address. Some sites send the converted file to your mailbox.
4. Click on the “Convert” or “Convert” button, wait until the file is processed.
5. Download the converted file to your computer. If nothing appears on the screen, you should look for the converted file in your mailbox.
Method 6
How to convert a WORD document to PDF using Open Office1. Download OpenOffice from the Internet - a free program that is fully compatible with Microsoft Word.
2. Double-click on the downloaded file to install the downloaded application on your PC.
3. Open the original Word document in the installed program.
4. Find File > Export as PDF in the main menu.
5. Come up with a name for the PDF document.
6. Click OK or Save to convert. If you decide to use an online converter, you should take into account that sites may have problems with their operation.
Always create a backup copy of your document before starting the conversion.
Please note that OpenOffice may open a DOCX file but not allow you to edit it.
Warnings
All of the methods listed are relevant for standard documents. Files with complex formatting may be converted with partial data loss.If you intend to convert sensitive documents, avoid online converters.
