1. Open smallpdf.com/pdf-to-word in a web browser on your Mac. Drag the PDF into the blue space on the web page or select Choose Files to locate the PDF and upload it.

   

2. If the PDF file is stored in your Google Drive account or your Dropbox account, select the arrow icon next to Choose Files and then select From Google Drive or From Dropbox to open Google Drive or Dropbox and select the file directly from your account.

   

   It might take several seconds or longer for the conversion progress to be completed, depending on the size of the file and the speed of your internet connection.

3. After the conversion is finished, select the down arrow beside the file name to download it as a DOCX file.

   

   You can also select the envelope icon to generate a link on the web, the Dropbox icon to save it to your Dropbox account, or the Google Drive icon to save it to your Google Drive account.

Use Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for Mac to Convert

It’s possible to covert a PDF to a Word file directly from the PDF document itself—but only if you’re using a premium Adobe Acrobat Pro DC plan. This plan offers a complete PDF solution for both Windows and Mac starting at $15 a month with a seven-day free trial.

1. Go to acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/how-to/pdf-to-word-doc-converter.html in a web browser.

2. Select Start free trial and then select Get started.

   

3. On the following page, enter your email address into the field and use the drop-down list to select the plan you want to sign up for (monthly, prepaid annual, or annual paid monthly). Select Continue when you’re done.

   

4. On the following page, create or sign into your Adobe account by entering your password.

   

5. Enter your payment information on the next page and select Start free trial.

6. Once your payment information has been accepted, select Get started.

   

7. Acrobat Pro DC begins downloading to your Mac. When the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation and follow the instructions.

   

8. When the Acrobat Pro DC Installer window appears, enter your email and password and select Sign in.

   

9. Use the drop-down lists to answer the questions. Select Continue when you’re done.

10. Select Start Installing. The installation may take several minutes.

    

11. When the installation is complete, the Acrobat Pro DC application automatically opens. Select Open File to locate and select the PDF file you’d like to convert.

    

12. In the vertical menu on the right of the PDF file, select Export PDF.

    

13. On the next page, make sure that the Microsoft Word option is highlighted in blue. Optionally, select the gear icon to make adjustments to your DOCX settings. Then select Export.

    

14. Use the next window to choose where you want to save the file on your Mac. Optionally, rename the file and select Save. Once the conversion is complete, the file automatically opens in Word.