How to Insert PDF into Word.

For many of us, Word documents and PDFs are part of everyday working life - from school, through university and into our careers. As a result, you probably already know the basics of how these two file formats work. Put simply, you edit and write documents in Word and you share and view them with PDF. But what if you need to combine the two? In this guide, we’ll give you a run-through of how to insert a PDF into Word.

What you’ll learn.

Quick List: How to Insert a PDF into Word Document as an Image

Inserting a PDF into your Word document as an image is easy with these simple steps:

  1. Convert your image. Visit Adobe Acrobat Online and select Convert > JPEG, then drop your file into the dropzone.
  2. Select your format. JPEG and PNG are the most common choices.
  3. Click convert. Let Adobe Acrobat do the rest - once done, you can Save the image to your computer.
  4. Add it to your document. By using the Insert menu or Copy/Paste, you can add your PDF as an image.

In Detail: How to Insert a PDF into Word as an Image

Sometimes, you might want to insert a PDF into your Word document as an image. There are many benefits to doing this, such as:

  • Use less data. Simple image files like JPEG and PNG are likely to use less storage than a PDF.
  • Add specific pages. Saving your PDF as an image is an easy way to add a specific item or page from your PDF file to your Word doc.
  • Reduce PDF dimensions. If you add your full PDF, you might find it harder to manipulate to fit your document. Saving it as an image is a quick way to make it bigger or smaller to suit your work.

Here’s how to do it.

1. Visit Adobe Acrobat Online and select Convert > PDF to JPEG. If you’re only looking to add an individual page of a multi-page file, you might need to extract PDF pages on Acrobat Online too. Don’t worry - it only takes a moment.

2. Next, drag your PDF file from your desktop into the dropzone or select it from your computer.

3. Then, select your file format and image quality. You can choose from JPEG, TIFF and PNG - all of which are common, user-friendly and widely supported image file types.

4. Click Convert and let Adobe Acrobat online work its magic. Then, you can download your image to your computer and then add it to your word document.

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FAQs

Can I Insert a PDF into a Word Document?

Merging content or documents may not feel straightforward when you’re working with different file formats. The good news is that there are several ways to insert a PDF into a Word document.

You can insert the PDF so that it’s like its own image and even keep it editable. If you’d rather not insert a PDF into Word directly, you can also attach a PDF to a Word document, which will open the link externally. Finally, the easiest way to copy and paste content from a PDF into a Word document is to first convert your PDF to a Word doc.

How to Add PDF to Word With Insert Object Tool?

The PDF is known for its reliability and shareability since it stays consistent across all devices. If you want to keep your PDF document intact, with its formatting as its own page visible in your Word document, you have a couple of options.

The easiest way to add a PDF to Word is to simply insert the entire file. Using Word, follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the Word document you want to add the PDF to.
  2. Click Insert > Object > Create from File.
  3. Browse for the PDF you want to insert.
  4. Click Okay.

Your chosen PDF should insert directly into the Word document. From there, you can adjust the size or position of the PDF, just like you would an image. If your PDF isn’t showing up in your Word document and you’re just seeing an icon instead, make sure you have a good PDF reader or editor install on your device. It’s possible that your version of Word can’t read the PDF without it.

How to Insert PDF into Word using Copy and Paste?

You can also use a simple copy-and-paste command to insert your PDF. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the PDF file in a PDF reader or editor, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  2. Select the content you want to insert into the Word document and copy it using the "Copy" command or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
  3. Open the Word document, place the cursor where you want to insert the PDF content and then paste it using the "Paste" command or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

If you want to add an editable PDF into a Word document, you’ll need to convert your file first. But it’s easy to  convert PDFs to Word using an online PDF editor:

  1. Visit Adobe Acrobat online.
  2. Upload the PDF you want to convert.
  3. Click Export to DOCX.
  4. Download the new Word file.

Now that your PDF is in DOCX format, you can easily copy and paste the entire file or specific parts directly into the original Word document.

How to Attach a PDF to a Word Document.

The easiest way to attach a PDF to a Word document is to simply insert the file. While using Microsoft Word, follow these steps to attach a PDF to a Word document:

  1. Open the Word document you want to attach the PDF to.
  2. Click Insert > Object > Create from file.
  3. Browse for the PDF you want.
  4. Check Display as Icon and uncheck Link to File.
  5. Click OK.

The PDF will attach directly to the Word document wherever you have your cursor. Then, you can click the attachment to open the PDF inside of the Word document, like an appendix.

Base this around KW research as well as resources like the People Also Ask section on Google.

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