KLOORAHow to Convert PDF to Word Without Adobe Acrobat
Published 5 November 2026 by Kloora Tools
Quick answer: you do not need Adobe Acrobat to convert a PDF to Word. If you have Microsoft Word 2013 or later, open the PDF in Word and it will convert it. If you only need the text, use our free PDF to Word Converter, which runs in your browser.
Which PDF to Word converter should you use?
| Method | Keeps layout | Cost | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Best | Paid, with some free online use | Complex layouts and tables |
| Microsoft Word (File, Open) | Fairly well | Needs Word | Everyday documents |
| Google Docs (open from Drive) | Partly | Free | Simple documents |
| Kloora PDF to Word | Text only | Free | Getting the words out, privately |
How to convert PDF in to Word format with Microsoft Word
- Open Word, go to File, then Open.
- Choose your PDF and press OK at the conversion message.
- Check tables and page breaks, as they can move.
- Save it as a .docx file.
How to convert a PDF to Word in your browser
- Open the PDF to Word Converter.
- Choose your PDF. It stays on your device.
- Press Convert to Word and open the .doc file.
Our converter takes out the text page by page. It does not keep tables, images or columns, so choose Word or Acrobat when the layout matters.
What if your PDF is scanned?
A scanned PDF is a picture of a page, so converters find no text. Run it through Scanned PDF to Text (OCR) first, then paste the text into Word.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my converted Word file look different?
PDF stores exact positions while Word flows text across the page, so layouts have to be rebuilt. Tables, columns and unusual fonts change the most.
Can I convert a PDF to Word on my phone?
Yes. The Kloora converter works in a phone browser, and the Word mobile app can also open PDFs.
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