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Effortless PDF to Word Conversion — Single Files or Batches in Seconds

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Working with PDFs in Microsoft Word often requires converting them into editable documents. While Word allows you to open a PDF and save it as a Word file, this built-in feature is limited — it can only process one file at a time. Batch conversion or flexible handling of multiple PDFs is not possible natively. Kutools for Word solves these challenges by introducing two powerful features — Convert Single PDF File to Word and Convert Multiple PDF Files to Word — making PDF to Word conversion faster, easier, and more reliable.

Feature advantages

⚡ Instant single-file conversion: Convert any PDF to Word directly from the ribbon in just one click.
📂 Flexible batch processing: Import multiple PDFs, entire folders, or folders with subfolders and convert them all at once.
🚀 Time-saving workflow: Skip repetitive steps—process dozens of PDFs to Word documents in seconds.
📁 Smart output options: Save converted files in the same folder as the source or specify a custom output directory.
🎯 User-friendly interface: Intuitive dialog box guides you step by step through the entire process.

Convert a single PDF to a Word document

If you only need to convert one PDF, this Convert Single PDF File to Word feature is straightforward:

  1. Go to Kutools > PDF and Word > Convert Single PDF File to Word.
    a screenshot of the feature on the ribbon
  2. A dialog box will open. Select the PDF file you want to convert and click Open.
    a screenshot of selecting an pdf file
  3. During the conversion, a progress bar will be displayed. Once the process is completed, a Kutools for Word dialog box will notify you of the successful conversion. Click Yes to open the converted Word document immediately, or click No to close the dialog box.
    a screenshot showing the conversion result
Note: By default, the generated Word document will be saved in the same folder as the original PDF file.

Convert multiple PDF files to Word documents

When dealing with a large number of PDFs, batch conversion is the most efficient solution. Kutools for Word’s Convert Multiple PDF Files to Word feature streamlines the process and completes it with ease.

How to use:

  1. Navigate to Kutools > PDF and Word > Convert Multiple PDF Files to Word.
    a screenshot of the feature on the ribbon
  2. Then the PDF to Word dialog box pops up, you need to configure as follows.
    1. Click the drop-down arrow on the Add Files… button to expand the menu, then choose one of the following options:
      • Add Files: Select multiple PDF files from a folder.
      • Add Folder: Convert all PDF files in a specific folder.
      • Add Folder (Including Subfolders): Convert all PDF files in a folder and its subfolders.
    2. Choose where to save the converted Word documents:
      • Keep them in the same folder as the original files by checking the Save generated DOCX files in the same folder as the original PDF file checkbox.
      • Or specify a custom output directory using the Browse button.
    3. Click Start Conversion.
      a screenshot of the pdf to docx dialog box
  3. During the conversion, a progress bar will be displayed. Once the process is completed, a prompt will appear showing the result and asking whether you want to generate a conversion report.
    • Clicking Yes will close the dialog box and create a conversion report in a new document.
    • Clicking No will return you to the main dialog box, where you can continue converting or close the dialog box as needed.
      a screenshot of the feature on the ribbon

All selected PDF files have been converted to separated Word files and saved in the folder you specified.

Additional Tips:

  • All selected PDF files will be listed in the Converter List and separated by different folders. You can click the collapse button a screenshot of the collapse button to collapse the PDF files in a certain folder.
    a screenshot showing the list after collapsing
  • Right-clicking any PDF file opens a context menu, where you can clear the entire list or collapse/expand all file groups by folder name in one click.
    a screenshot showing the context menu
  • If Keep the modified date of original files is ticked, the PDF file will inherit the Word file’s modified date; If unchecked, the PDF file will display the conversion date.
  • If you choose to generate a conversion report, Kutools will create a new Word file containing a table (see example below) that lists the paths of the original PDF files and the converted Word documents. You can open any specific file directly by clicking its hyperlink in the report.
    a screenshot of the report table
  • Handling duplicat file names.
    • Single file conversion: If a Word file with the same name already exists, the converted file will be saved automatically with a suffix like _1.
    • Multiple file conversion: When duplicate names are detected, a prompt will appear asking whether to overwrite the existing file. Click Yes to overwrite the original file. Click No to keep the original and save the new file with a sequential number added to its name.
      a screenshot of prompt when duplicates detected
  • To convert Word documents back to PDF, use the Convert Current Document to PDF or Convert Multiple Word Documents to PDF features under Kutools > PDF and Word.

Kutools for Word makes PDF to Word conversion remarkably simple. Whether you need to convert just one file or dozens at once, these features help you achieve results in seconds — no more manual copy-pasting or unreliable third-party tools. Try them today to streamline your document workflow.

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