How to Convert Large PDF to Word for Free

PDF file is too big?  You might get errors or have to wait a long time when converting a PDF over 50MB to Word. It’s better to compress it first.

PDFgear allows you to compress a PDF online at zero cost. You can also download free PDFgear software to batch compress your PDF files offline.

Once you compress the PDF, the file size will be smaller, which can make the conversion process faster and smoother.

Convert a Large PDF to Word Online for Free

PDFgear offers an online tool to convert a single PDF file up to 50MB without limitations. No sign-up is required, and no watermark is added.

Try PDFgear to convert a large-size PDF to Word online on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android.

Step 1. Click the “Select PDF file” button or drag and drop a PDF into the converter.

Step 2. Sit back and relax while your PDF is converted to a Word file.

Step 3. Done! Hit the ‘Download’ button to save the converted Word file.

Batch Convert Large PDF to Word with PDFgear

The PDFgear desktop also lets you convert a large PDF over 100 MB to an editable Word document quickly and easily. It can batch-process PDFs to Word, saving you time and effort.

Download PDFgear on Mac or Windows to convert, compress, or edit PDF documents directly for free.

Step 1. Launch the PDFgear app on your device.

Step 2. Click on the “PDF to Word” option under Hot Tools to open the converter tool.

Step 3. Drag and drop your PDF files or click “Add Files” to choose the files you want to convert.

Step 4. Customize the page range as needed. If your PDF is image-based, just check the “OCR” box and select the document language for a better result.

Step 5. Pick a folder to save the new Word file and click “Convert” to start the conversion.

Convert Large PDF to Word in Microsoft Word

If you already have Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 installed on your computer, the PDF conversion feature is included. It lets you open the PDF directly and start the conversion.

For text-based PDFs, Word does a decent job of preserving the basic layout, including paragraphs and headings, even when the file is large.

Step 1. Click on the “File” tab at the top left corner. Select “Open”. Browse to the location of your PDF file, and select it.

Step 2. Word will display a message saying that it will convert the PDF to an editable Word document. Click “OK” or “Enable Editing” if prompted.

Step 3. The conversion will begin, and you’ll see a progress bar depending on the size of the PDF.

Step 4. Once the PDF is opened as a Word document, you can begin editing it.

FAQs

How long does it take to convert a large PDF to Word?

The time it takes depends on the size of the PDF and your computer’s speed. If your PDF file size is very large, we suggest you compress the PDF before converting it.

Will the formatting stay the same after converting a large PDF to Word?

PDFgear software uses advanced OCR technology to accurately recognize text, images, and layouts from the original PDF. The converted Word document retains the same formatting as the PDF, including fonts, images, tables, columns, etc.

Is there a file size limit for converting large PDF to Word in PDFgear?

PDFgear online PDF converter has a file size limit of 50 MB and only supports converting one file at a time. Its desktop software allows you to easily convert multiple PDF files over 100 MB to Word at the same time.

How to Convert Large PDF to Word on Mobile?

You can use PDFgear’s online PDF converter to easily convert a PDF to Word. PDFgear also has mobile apps for iPhone and Android, so you can convert PDFs on your phone or tablet. Just download the app, upload your PDF, and choose to convert it to Word.