How to convert PDF to Word on Mac for free

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How to convert pdf to word on mac

On various occasions, I am required to convert PDF files to Word on my Mac. These files are necessary for our duties and for storing official data. Today, I am going to share five easy methods to convert PDF to Word on Mac. Let’s jump on it!

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Converting PDF to Word using Automator app on Mac

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Convert PDF to Word on Mac for free with Google Docs

  1. Log in to Google Drive.
  2. Upload the PDF you want to convert.
  3. Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.

Opening Settings in Google Drive on a Mac

Enabling Convert Uploads in Google Drive on a MacBook

  • Right-click on the PDF file and choose Open with Google Docs.
  • Additionally, to download the file in Word format, follow the following steps:
    File → Download → Microsoft Word (.docx).

    • Convert using Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Did you know that Adobe developed and created Portable Document Format (PDF)? So, there is no hesitation in saying that Adobe makes some of the finest tools for creating, viewing, editing, and converting PDFs.

    Adobe Acrobat Export PDF lets you convert and export an unlimited number of PDFs to Word or Excel. It delivers incredibly accurate results.

    1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
    2. Choose Export PDF from the right column.
    3. Choose Microsoft Word to export your PDF to any format.
    4. Click the Export button.
    5. Select file location.
    6. Change the file name and click Save.

    Use online PDF to Word converters

    Several websites allow you to convert PDF files to Word on Mac. Being aware of a handful of these sites is beneficial because you may visit them from a browser on any operating system. Here are some of the top websites for free online PDF to Word conversion.

    Note: It might take some time to convert your PDFs after you upload them to any of the above-mentioned sites, as these are processed on their servers.

    5 Best PDF to Word converters for Mac

    You can download apps to convert PDF to Word from the Mac App Store and official app websites. Most of them work offline, while a few may require an internet connection.

    These are the best third-party apps to convert PDF to Word on Mac:

    1. PDF Element 7: We reviewed this Mac app and found it to be great.
    2. EasePDF: We recommend it as we found it to be efficient.
    3. Wondershare PDF Converter for Mac
    4. Mac PDF Converter Ultimate
    5. Cisdem PDF Converter OCR for Mac

    Wrapping up

    These were the simplest methods for converting a PDF to Word on a Mac. Which method did you find to be the simplest? Post your thoughts in the comments section below. Please feel free to add more techniques or apps that can get the job done.

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