How To Convert PDF To Word

Our team of content writers often gets asked this question: can PDF files be converted into Word format? The answer is, absolutely! 

Let us show you how PDF Reader Pro facilitates this through two different methods.

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Megon is a B2B SaaS Content Writer with 7 years of experience in content strategy and execution. Her expertise lies in the creation of document management tutorials and product comparisons.

How to Convert PDFs to Word on Windows

If your original PDF file is enriched with vital images or icons and you're looking to get an editable Word file, you can download the latest version of PDF Reader Pro to start converting.

Step 1: On the homepage, click "Open Files"

Select your PDF from your document library.

Step 2: Click the "Converter" Icon

You will find this on the top toolbar once your document is open.

Step 3: Choose "To Word (.docx)"

This is your target file format and set the desired page range.

Step 4: Click "Convert"

Specify an output folder to initiate the conversion process.

For those dealing with larger files or multiple PDFs, utilize the Batch option to process several documents simultaneously, ensuring efficiency. You can choose which page range you would like to convert or simply put through the entire document.

How to Convert PDFs to Word on Mac
If you're a Mac user and need to convert a PDF to Word, we've got good news for you: PDF Reader Pro works just as well at converting on Mac as it does on Windows.

Step 1: Select "Converter" from the toolbar

Then, click on "To Word" from the options on display.

Step 2: Wait for the Converter Window to Open

The Format will be set to "Word (.docx)". Choose your "Layout Settings" and "Page Range".

3. Adjust Your Settings

Click "Convert" once you are satisfied.

Converting Scanned PDFs to Word 

Turning scanned PDFs into editable Word documents might seem daunting, but PDF Reader Pro simplifies it.

Step 1: Select the Scanned PDF to Convert

You will find this in your recent documents or by clicking "Open File".

Step 2: Hit the OCR Icon on the Main Toolbar

This advanced feature in PDF Reader Pro guides you to the OCR interface.

Step 3: Adjust the Page Range and Pick an OCR language

OCR language supports multiple languages from English to Chinese.

Step 4: Click "OCR" to Convert

Ensure you have the right results under "OCR Results".

Step 5: Opt to "Save as PDF" for a New PDF Version.

You can also save your file as a TXT file by clicking "Save as TXT".

You can also check our guide on How to Turn a PDF into a DOCX. We hope you found our guide to converting PDFs to Word documents helpful.