How to Convert PDF to Word on Mac

PDF files are part of our daily life. They are necessary for our duties and for the storage of official data. Sometimes, for various reasons, it becomes necessary to convert a PDF file to Word. Today we are going to look at how to convert PDF files to Word because they contain dynamic data that needs to be updated frequently. Converting PDF to Word on Mac is not a difficult operation and below are the ways you can do it.

• Use the Automator app
• Use Google Docs
• Use Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Use online converters
• Use third party apps

Convert PDF to Word with Automator on Mac

1. We start the machine.
2. Select “Workflow”and click the “Select”button.
3. In the left column, select “Files and Folders”→ then double-click “Query Finder Items”.
4. Now go back to the left pane and click PDFs → then either drag and drop or double click Extract PDF Text.
5. Select formatted text in the dialog box.
6. Select the location where you want to save the extracted Automator file.
7. Then, at the top of the screen, click “File”→ select “Save”and change the file format to “Application”.
8. Now go to the application and select the PDF you want to convert to Word.

Convert PDF to Word on Mac for Free with Google Docs

1. Sign in to Google Drive.
2. Download the PDF file you want to convert.
3. Click the “Settings”icon in the upper right corner.
4. Check the box next to Convert Uploaded Files and click Finish.
5. Right-click on the PDF file and select “Open with Google Docs”.
6. Alternatively, to download a Word file, follow these steps: File → Download → Microsoft Word (.docx).

Converting with Adobe Acrobat Reader

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

Use Online PDF to Word Converters

You can convert PDF files to Word on Mac with several websites. Knowing some of these sites is useful because you can visit them from a browser on any operating system. Here are some of the best websites for free online PDF to Word converter.

• I love PDF
• SimplyPDF
• SodaPDF
• Zamzar
• PDFOnline
• SmartPDF
• Smallpdf

Note. It may take some time for your PDFs to be converted after they are uploaded to any of the aforementioned sites as they are processed on their servers.

Use third party apps on Mac

PDF to Word conversion apps are available for download from the Mac Program Store and related app websites. Most of them work without an internet connection, but some may.

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

• PDF Element 7. We tested this Mac app and found it great.
• EasePDF: We recommend it because we find it effective.
• Wondershare PDF Converter for Mac
• Mac PDF Converter Ultimate
• Cisdem PDF OCR Converter for Mac

These were the easiest methods to convert PDF to Word on Mac. Which way did you find the easiest? Write your thoughts in the comments section below. Please feel free to add more methods or applications that can get the job done.

FAQ

A PDF editor like Soda PDF or others can edit PDF files directly without converting them to Word files.

Yes, we have a Telegram bot called File Converter that can convert PDF files to Word files.