How to convert PDF to Word

You have had more than once the need to transform a PDF document into a Word file, that is to say in DOC or DOCX format, in order to be able to modify it. However, being inexperienced in IT and new technologies in general, you never understood exactly how to do it. Well aware of the fact of not being able to postpone it for a long time, you have therefore decided to investigate the matter and find out which tools to use and above all what steps to take to be able to convert your files from one format to another. Searching on the Web you are therefore fake on this tutorial of mine dedicated just to how to convert PDF to Word and now you would like to understand if I can actually help you or not on what to do.

To immediately dispel all your doubts about it … the answer is yes! If you allow me a few minutes of your precious time I can in fact show you, in detail, how to carry out the operation in question and, I will tell you more, to do so you will not have to download and install absolutely anything on your computer, on your smartphone or on your tablet (at least not necessarily, then, for the sake of completeness of information, I will in any case provide you with useful resources for the purpose). Just take advantage of the appropriate Web services and that’s it. Which? Well, read the next lines and you’ll find out right away. In general, these are very simple resources to use even for those who, like you, do not consider themselves a “geek”. Plus, they’re all free (at least in their basic form) and perfectly compatible with any web browser.

But now just chat and let’s move on to the actual action. Make yourself comfortable and focus on the information below. I am sure that in the end you will be able to feel very happy and satisfied with what you have learned and that even in case of need you will be ready to provide useful advice to all your friends eager to receive similar tips. Are you ready? Yes? Great! Then let’s proceed! I wish you, as usual, good reading.

Zamzar

The first of the resources I want to suggest you appeal to to convert your PDF documents to Word is Zamzar . This is a totally free and highly intuitive online service that allows you to transform, without any problems, rather complex PDF documents into editable Word documents, unlike many competing programs and Internet sites that often combine various messes. To exploit it, just feed it the PDF you want to act on, indicate the target format and your email address. Once the conversion is complete, the service will send you (very “calmly”… it’s a bit slow, this must be said!) An email with a web link to download it. Let’s see in more detail how to use the service.

First of all, connect to the Zamzar home page and click on the Choose files … button   in the Step 1 section . In the window that opens, look for the PDF document you want to convert into a Word document, select it and click the button to open it. Alternatively, you can directly drag the files you want to convert into the browser window, bringing them to Drop your files here which you will see appear if necessary.

At this point, select the item doc  or docx (depending on your needs) in the drop-down menu in the Step 2 section and enter your email address in the text field of the Step 3 section . Make sure that the e-mail address you typed is spelled correctly, otherwise you will not receive the web link from which to download the converted document from the service.

Then click on the Convert button and, in the window that opens, press the OK button . Then wait until the loading of the PDF document to be converted into a Word document is completed: if everything goes smoothly, a new page should open with File upload complete written on it.

So you just have to wait for Zamzar to do his job. Keep in mind that it can take several hours. When Zamzar finishes the conversion of your PDF document into a Word document, you will receive, as anticipated a few lines above, an e-mail message from the service. You open it, click on the link inside and, on the page you see appear, press the green Download Now button . Done!

Is the PDF you want to give in Word found online and not on your computer (or in any case on the device you’re using)? No problem, you can download it directly from the Web by clicking on the Zamzar URL Converter tab , filling in the field that you find at Step 1 with the relative link and proceeding in the same way as I have just indicated. Convenient!

PDF Candy

The solutions to convert PDF to Word that I have already told you have not been able to excite you in a particular way? Well, then I can’t help but advise you to put PDF Candy to the test , I’m sure you won’t regret it. This is an Internet site that, similar to Smallpdf, provides users with several very interesting tools designed specifically for converting and editing PDF files. Among the various options available there is also a useful one for the purpose in question. The use of the service is also free and no particular limits are imposed on the maximum weight of the files and the number of documents that can be uploaded on a daily basis.

To use it, visit the  service page of the service dedicated to the conversion of PDF files into Word of the and drag the documents on which you intend to go to act in the browser window. If necessary, you can also manually select the documents on which to intervene by clicking on + Add file  or, again, you can upload them from Google Drive or Dropbox by clicking on the relative icons.

Once the upload is complete, click on the Download file button   or press the icons of the supported cloud storage services in order to save everything directly on the latter. Easier than that?

DocsPal

In an article focusing on how to convert PDF files to Word it is practically impossible not to mention  DocsPal as well . It is in fact an online service localized in the Italian language able to convert directly from the web browser window of the type of file in question but also of those in all the other main formats. Unlike the resources I have already told you about, it imposes some limitations as regards the weight of the files to be uploaded which must not exceed 50 MB. Also, it is not possible to upload more than 5 files at a time. For the rest, there is nothing to complain.

To try DocsPal, first connect to the home page of the service and then click the Browse the file button  under the heading  Step 1  and select the PDF document you want to convert to Word. Alternatively, you can directly drag the file to be transformed into the browser window by dropping it in the  Simply drag and drop your files here box .

Then, if the PDF where you want to go to act is online, you can directly indicate the url in the field that are in correspondence with the words  Enter the URL of the file: .

Once you have selected the file to act on, select from the menu on the right that you find in the Step 2 section  the item  DOC – Microsoft Word Document  or  DOCX – Microsoft Word 2007 Document  (depending on what your needs are).

Then go to the Step 3 section  , check the box next to the item Send a download link to my email address (optional):  type your email address in the field below if you wish to receive a link to your converted file also directly in the your inbox and then click the Convert Files button   to start the conversion process.

Wait a few moments for the transformation procedure to start and complete, then click on the link with the name of the document under the Converted Files heading  :  to download the converted PDF into an editable Word file on your device. If you had previously also indicated your email address to receive the link to download the file, you can download the transformed document by opening the email message that was sent to you by the service and pressing on the collagen present inside it.

Programs to convert PDF to Word

Instead of acting from the Web, would you prefer to use a special program for Windows or Mac to convert your PDF files into Word documents? Then give one now look at the following list of dedicated resources and you will see that you will be able to find a resource that can meet your needs.

• Simpo PDF to Word– Excellent program available for both Windows and Mac that allows you to convert all PDFs with a maximum length of three pages into DOC files (as well as TXT format). Its operation is quite intuitive and it also has a nice interface. It is paid but you can download the free trial version.
• Free PDF to Word Doc Converter– Excellent free software available only and exclusively for Windows operating systems useful for the purpose in question. It is very easy to use and leaves virtually all the characteristics of the original files unchanged, including the formatting and style of the text, tables and images.
• PDF Reader Pro– Available for Mac only, this is a complete application for viewing, editing and even converting PDF files. It is available in two variants: a free one, which allows you to convert documents up to 10 pages long, and a paid one, which does not impose any limitations. As for the conversion, it is able to keep the original formatting of the documents and it also turns out to be a fairly intuitive and easy to use tool.

App to convert PDF to Word

Are you interested in understanding which apps for Android and iOS you can use on your mobile devices to fulfill the purpose in question? Then take a look at the list of dedicated resources below, I am sure you will be able to find something that will satisfy your needs.

• Easy PDF – PDF to Word Converter( Android / iOS ) – Application available for Android and iOS that does only one thing but does it flawlessly: convert PDF to Word documents. It is able to take files to act on from various sources, presents simple and intuitive commands and also allows you to share the conversion result with various apps.
• PDF to Word Converter( Android / iOS ) – As the name itself implies, this is a handy free app (but offers in-app purchases to add additional functions) for Android and iOS devices specifically designed for transformation PDFs to Word files. The conversion is done online and not directly on the device in use so the app has virtually zero impact on battery life. The only thing you need to take into account is that you have to wait about an hour to complete the free conversions.
• PDF Conversion Suite( Android ) – Another very valid application for Android-branded devices through which it is possible to convert PDF files into many other formats, DOC and DOCX included, in an incredibly simple way. The user interface is quite intuitive and also requires very few permissions. In short, why not try it now?