Convert PDF File to Word File – Fast and Easy

Convert PDF File to Word File

This is How to Convert a pdf File to an MS Word File

Converting a pdf to MS Word is actually quite simple. It does depend how the pdf file was created though.

You can simply try and open the PDF file in MS Word directly and it should convert the file.

Quick Summary


  • Open MS Word
  • Open a Blank New File
  • Select Browse
  • Browse to the File Location
  • Change the File Type to PDF
  • Then select Open
  • Then select OK to continue

Fast Reference Steps


Step 1: Open a New Document

Open a new blank document in MS Word

Convert PDF File to Word File
Convert PDF File to Word File | Open a Blank Document

Step 2: Select Browse

Then select browse to browse to your PDF file.

Convert PDF File to Word File
Convert PDF File to Word File | Select Browse

Step 3: Change File Type

Change the file type in the File Type Box in the bottom right hand corner. This will them make your pdf show. You can then select your PDF.

Convert PDF File to Word File
Convert PDF File to Word File | Change the File Type

Step 4: Word Converts PDF

A message might pop up saying MS Word will convert the file. If it is a relatively small file it shouldn’t take long. If there are weird graphics and other types of things in the file apart from just text then it may take longer and may not look exactly like your PDF.

Convert PDF File to Word File
Convert PDF File to Word File | Word Converts PDF

Step 5: Conversion Complete

You PDF file should then appear in MS Word.

Convert PDF File to Word File
Convert PDF File to Word File | Converted File

This is the simplest way to convert a pdf file to MS Word without additional software. It may or may not work well depending on how the pdf was created.

Anyway – give it a go and see how you go. Leave a comment if you want. Check out our templates while you are here.

Aslo don’t forget to check out a fast and easy way to Check Spelling and Grammar in MS Word.

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