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Bb Learn Misc -- Word to PDF, PDF to Word, and Web to PDF

See also -- How Students Can Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF Files

Introduction

Sometimes, you may find a need to convert a PDF file to Word to edit the file, or convert a Word file to PDF or some other format if there is some issue with the Word files. Here are some ways to do that.

There's a chance that file's contents might look different in the new format, but most of the time, the difference is negligible.

Webpage to PDF Conversion

You can print to PDF any webpage in Chrome or Firefox. Print the webpage as you normally would but either choose PDF or Adobe PDF for the printer option, or look for “Save As PDF” or “PDF” in the printer dialog window after your press Ctlr+P or Cmd+P or the print icon or file menu option.

PDF to Word Conversion with Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat Pro both will let you easily convert a PDF file to Word format (either .doc or docx).

Check if Adobe Acrobat Pro is Installed

CCI faculty and staff should check to first see if they have one of the programs or applications installed already by doing the following.

Mac Users: Look in the "Applications" area for "Adobe Acrobat Pro." One way to find the "Applications" area is to open a new "Finder" window and look on the left-hand side panel for "Applications."

If you're not sure what "Finder" is, then you are indeed a Mac nuby, and you should review the link below. "Finder" is incredibly useful when using Mac OS.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732

Windows Users: Click your Start button or Windows icon in the lower left and search for "Adobe Acrobat Pro" (without quotes).

Install Adobe Acrobat Pro -- Faculty and Staff Only

Faculty and staff can install Adobe Acrobat Pro by going to Microsoft Software Center or Mac Self Service application, and downloading and installing Adobe Acrobat. If you need assistance with this, contact ihelp@drexel.edu.

Convert PDF to Word in Adobe Acrobat Pro

  1. Open the PDF file to convert in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  2. Click "File."
  3. Click "File Save as Other."
  4. Click "Microsoft".
  5. Choose whichever version of Word you think is best. Generally, it doesn't matter.
  6. Choose where to save the converted file.

That's it.

PDF to Word Conversion

Word on a Windows PC and Mac

1. Go to File > Open.

2. Click the "browse" option in Open and select the PDF File.

3. Word opens the PDF File as an editable word document.

Google Drive Online

With a free Google or Gmail account you can convert PDF to a word document.

  1. Open google drive and log in.
  2. Select "upload files"  from My drive drop down menu.
  3. Select the file you want to convert to word.
  4. Right- click the file and choose the Google docs option.
  5. The Google docs allows formatting and can be saved as a word document.

Word to PDF Conversion

Word on a Mac

  1. Click the "File" menu.
  2. Click "Save As".
  3. Choose "PDF" from the "File Format" drop-down menu.
  4. Select "Best for electronic distribution and accessibility."
  5. Choose where to save the file.
  6. Click "Save."
  7. Click "Allow" to allow Microsoft to convert the file.

If you run into issues, contact ihelp@drexel.edu or try the Google Drive online directions below.

Word on a Windows PC

  1. Click the "File" menu.
  2. Click "Save As".
  3. Choose where to save the file.
  4. Choose "PDF" from the "Save as type" drop-down menu.
  5. Click "Save."

If you run into issues, contact ihelp@drexel.edu or try the Google Drive online directions below.

Google Drive Online

With a free Google or Gmail account, you can convert your Word file to PDF.

  1. If you don't have a Google or Gmail account, visit the link below and create one.
    1. https://accounts.google.com/
  2. Once you have a Google or Gmail account, visit the Google Drive website at https://drive.google.com.
  3. Login.
  4. Click "New."
  5. Click "File upload."
  6. Find and select your Word file.
  7. Open the Word file in the Google Drive website.
  8. Click "Open with Google Docs."
  9. Wait for your file to appear in a new page.
  10. Click "File."
  11. Click "Download as."
  12. Choose "PDF Document".
  13. Choose where to save the "PDF Document" file.
  14. Save/download the "PDF Document" file.

Free PDF Editor Alternatives

Create a free Lumin PDF account or log in if you already have an account.

  • Lumin PDF is a free editing tool that allows you to convert documents to PDF and edit the PDF document directly.




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