How to Convert PDF to Word: A Step-by-Step Guide

We often come across PDFs, such as bank statement files, professional contracts, gadget guidelines, and other documents. According to an estimate, there are around 2.5 trillion PDF files created per annum. 

A primary reason behind their widespread use is the ability of PDF files to preserve formatting and layouts across different devices. Plus, they also offer encryption features that help enhance document security. 

Besides all the upsides of PDF files, there is a significant downside - they are non-editable (unless you have a premium editor). People often need PDF files in editable formats, especially in Word format. 

However, converting a PDF to Word is a task many find challenging. If you are among them, worry not. In this blog post, we are going to share three free and easy methods to convert a PDF file into a Word document. 

Challenges of Converting a PDF to Word

Before delving into the methods that you can use to convert PDFs into Word documents easily, let’s first have a little look at the challenges that come with this conversion. 
The following are the common challenges that people run into while performing the conversion manually. 

• Text alignment breaks. 
• Images float to random places. 
• The structure of the tables broke down.
• Custom fonts or embedded styles get missed. 
• Loss of hyperlinks, forms, buttons, or embedded media.

To avoid these challenges, you should follow the methods we are about to discuss. So, follow along. 

Methods to Convert PDF to Word

There are various methods that you can opt for to convert PDFs into Word. One of them is using premium software, which is not part of our discussion. Why? Why pay for a task that can be done accurately for free? 

So, without wasting your time, let's get straight to the methods you can use for PDF to Word conversion. And the good thing - all these methods are free and easy to use/implement. 

1. Using PDF to Word Converter

Our PDF to Word converter provides the easiest and most seamless way to convert PDF files into Word documents. Let's get straight into the steps of the conversion process. 

Step 1: Upload Your PDFs

When you visit our PDF to Word converter, you will get the input box with a simple interface on your screen. Simply upload the PDF files you want to convert to a Word document. You can upload a batch of files (max. 5) at once. 

To upload, you should do one of the following:

• Click on the “Upload PDF” button and manually select the PDF file. 
• Drag & Drop a file inside the input box. 
• Copy-paste PDF files inside the input box. 
• Add the file URL by clicking the “Enter URL” button, but make sure that the file is publicly available on the internet. 

Step 2: Start Conversion

Once all the files are uploaded, the tool's interface will change to resemble the one we have shared below. 

All you need to do here is to click on the action button “Convert” at the bottom center. Doing this will initiate the conversion process. Just wait for a few seconds and let the process complete. 

Step 3: Save as Word Document

During the processing, you will probably see the following results on your device screen. 

Among these, “Converted” are those that are successfully converted into the desired format. “Not Found” refers to those that fail to convert for various reasons. And the rest are still in processing. Once the processing of all the files is complete, all you need to do is save them.

For saving purposes, you have two options: download each result individually by clicking the icon next to it. Alternatively, you can download them all at once by clicking on Download All” at the bottom.