You can convert a PDF into a .docx file using Microsoft Word by opening the PDF directly in Word. Converting a PDF to a .docx file can help make a non-OCR PDF readable and searchable by enabling OCR compatibility.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word and select File > Open.
Step 2: In the sidebar menu, click Open.
Step 3: Choose the PDF file you want to convert.
Step 4: Word will display a message saying:
“Word will now convert your PDF to an editable Word document. This may take a while. The resulting Word document will be optimized to allow you to edit the text, so it may not look exactly like the original PDF, especially if the original file contained lots of graphics.”
Select OK to continue.
The converted file will open as read-only. To make edits, use Save As to create an editable copy. After making your changes, you can run Microsoft Word’s built-in Accessibility Checker. Here are instructions on using the Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker.
Example:
Scanned PDF
Converted to .docx
