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

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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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