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title: "Convert PDF file to Word – here's how it works"
url: https://lookeen.com/blog/convert-pdf-file-to-word-here-s-how-it-works
lang: en
description: "Word, Microsoft Word, convert Word to PDF, PDF, convert PDF file to Word"
author: "Froher Yosofy"
published: 2022-01-10T09:34:13+00:00
modified: 2026-11-11T04:33:22+00:00
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# Convert PDF file to Word – here's how it works

You received an email with a PDF attachment and want to edit this document in Word? Then you first need to convert the PDF file into Word. Find out how this can be done without much effort and without additional paid software in this blog post. The following guide applies to Word from 2013 onwards.

## How to convert your PDF file to Word for free

**Step 1:** Start Word.

**Step 2:** Click on *File* and then on *Open* and *Browse*.

![Word Open and Browse](https://lookeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Word-Offnen-und-Durchsuchen.jpg)

**Step 3:** Locate your PDF file and open it.

![Open PDF file and convert to Word](https://lookeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PDF-Datei-oeffnen-und-in-Word-umwandeln.jpg)

**Step 4:** You will now receive a message from Word stating that your PDF file is about to be converted. Confirm this by clicking *OK*. Please note that the formatting of your PDF file may change after conversion. For safety, Word automatically creates a copy of your file.

**Step 5:** You can now edit and save your PDF file in Word. Word has automatically performed the conversion for you.

I hope this article has helped you convert your PDF file to Word without any issues.

See you soon!

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