PDF editors are one of the most common ways to convert files - it’s just one of many tools in the kit-bag, so if you’re a power-user, it might make sense to explore the likes of Adobe Acrobat.

Open the PDF in your default PDF app, such as Edge in Windows 11, Preview in macOS, or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Try to select some text by dragging with the mouse.

Unfortunately, converting a file format from PDF to Word on Adobe Acrobat Reader is locked behind a paywall. Since many Mac users use Adobe already, it only makes sense to cover this method too.

Convert the PDF to a Word document with Adobe Acrobat. Open the PDF form in Adobe Acrobat. Go to "File," then "Save As" and then choose a DOC or DOCX extension.

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You can convert a PDF file to a Word document using various methods, including online converters or software tools.

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