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How to Convert Large PDF to Word

If you want to edit PDF files more easily, converting them to Word is a good choice. But for large PDFs, it is challenging. Most PDF converters have limitations on file size. In addition, files that are too large can also cause the conversion process to be slow or even fail.

But with the help of PDFgear, this task has never been easier. PDFgear can convert PDF to Excel, Word, PPT, and other formats.

Additionally, with other PDF management features, PDFgear allows you to deal with large PDFs in various ways.

Batch Convert Large PDF Offline for Free

PDFgear provides both offline and online PDF conversion methods. Both tools can easily complete the conversion while maintaining ultra-high quality. However, when dealing with large PDFs, we recommend converting PDF to Word offline.

Compared with the limitations of the online version, the PDFgear offline version does not have any file size or quantity restrictions when completing PDF format conversion.

In addition, you can also process multiple files at one time and efficiently complete the PDF to Word conversion task.

Free PDF Converter for Large Files

PDFgear is a free and powerful PDF converter software without file size limitations!

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PDFgear’s conversion is completely free. The user-friendly interface and simple operation make it the best choice to complete the task of converting large PDF to Word.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear on your Windows or Mac computer > Go to “Convert from PDF” tab > Select “PDF to Word” tool.

Open PDFgear PDF to Word Tool

Step 2. Click “Add File” in the PDF to Word pop-up window that appears to locally upload the large PDF that needs to be converted. If batch conversion is required, upload all PDFs > check the PDFs that need to be converted > select a save path.

Upload the PDF that Needs to be Converted

Upload the PDF that Needs to be Converted

Step 3. If the PDF contains images, you can check OCR > select the corresponding language.

Choose OCR Tool

Step 4. Finally, click “Convert” to complete the conversion.

Convert Large PDF to Word

Try Copying PDF Text to Word

For text-only PDFs, a quick and effective solution to converting them to Word is to copy the text of PDF and directly paste it into a Word document.

PDFgear is a free and powerful PDF editor with built-in precise OCR tools that can quickly identify text in PDF and allow you to select, copy and even edit text in PDF. You can quickly extract text from PDF and paste it into a Microsoft Word document while retaining the original formatting.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear to your device > Click “Open File” to open the PDF that needs to be converted.

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Step 2. Select all the text > Right-click the mouse > Click “Copy” to copy the content to the clipboard.

Copy the Contents of a PDF

Step 3. Open a new Microsoft Word document > Right-click the mouse and select “Paste” or use the shortcut key “Ctrl+V” to paste the content you just copied into Word.

Paste the Contents of PDF into Word

Step 4. Click the “Save” icon in the upper left corner to save the new Word document.

Save New Word Document

Crop Out Unwanted PDF Pages

If your large PDF contains some pages that are not relevant to your purposes, it might be a practical approach to crop them before converting. After cropping these unnecessary pages, you can quickly reduce the size of the PDF file and make it suitable for most PDF converters.

As a full-featured PDF management software, PDFgear also provides professional PDF-cutting services. And its function of bulk cropping PDF makes it stand out among other cropping tools.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear to your device > Click “Open File” to open the PDF that needs to be converted.

Step 2. Go to the “Pages” tab in the toolbar > check the unwanted pages > click “Delete Pages”.

Delete Unnecessary Pages

Step 3. Click the “Save” icon in the upper left corner to save the new PDF.

Save PDF without Unnecessary Pages

Step 4. Use PDFgear PDF to Word tool or other PDF conversion tools to convert the PDF with deleted pages to Word.

Print PDF before Converting

Another strategy for working with large PDFs is to print the document to reduce the PDF file size and then convert it to Word format.

However, it is important to note that this method is not suitable for complex PDFs as well as interactive PDFs, as it may result in a loss of quality and interactive elements of the original PDF.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear to your device > Click “Open File” to open the PDF that needs to be converted.

Step 2. Click the “Print Icon” in the upper left corner.

Enter Print Mode

Step 3. Choose to print it as PDF > Select the pages you want to print > Complete other settings > Click “Print” and save the large PDF as a new PDF.

Print PDF with PDFgear

Step 4. Use PDFgear PDF to Word tool or other PDF conversion tools to convert the PDF with deleted pages to Word.

Compress PDFs before Converting

The last way to handle the conversion of large PDF files is to compress the PDF. Compressing a PDF helps reduce its size, making it easier to handle and faster to convert.

Equipped with Adobe-grade technology and innovative ChatGPT integration, PDFgear PDF Compressor can quickly compress your PDFs and reduce size by up to 90% without losing quality. In addition, PDFgear also provides professional batch compression functions to help you quickly compress large PDF files to complete PDF conversion.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear to your device > Open PDFgear > Select “Compress PDF” under the Hot Tools toolbar.

Open Compress PDF tool

Step 2. Click “Add Fils” to upload large files that need to be converted to Word. You can choose to upload multiple files > check the files that need to be compressed > select the compression level > determine the saving path > click “Compress”.

Compress Large PDFs

Step 4. Use PDFgear PDF to Word tool or other PDF conversion tools to convert the PDF with deleted pages to Word.

FAQs

Can PDFgear convert very large PDF files to Word?

Yes, PDFgear’s desktop software can convert extremely large PDF files to Word format without any file size limitations. The online version is limited to 20MB, but the offline desktop app handles files of any size.

Does PDFgear preserve formatting when converting large PDFs to Word?

Yes, PDFgear 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, tables, columns, etc.

Can I batch convert multiple large PDFs to Word at once?

Yes, PDFgear allows you to convert multiple large PDF files to Word format in a single batch. Just add all the PDF files you need converted and PDFgear will process them sequentially.

Is PDFgear free for converting large PDFs to Word?

Yes, PDFgear’s desktop software is completely free to download and use, with no watermarks or limitations on converting PDFs to Word format, regardless of file size.

Does PDFgear require an internet connection for large conversions?

No, once you download the PDFgear desktop app, you can convert large PDFs to Word offline without needing an internet connection.

What output formats does PDFgear support for large PDF conversions?

In addition to Word (.docx), PDFgear can convert large PDFs to Excel, PowerPoint, image formats like PNG/JPG, HTML, XML, RTF and more.

Is PDFgear available for mobile devices to convert large PDFs?

While the online version works on mobile browsers, the desktop app with large file conversion is currently only available for Windows and Mac computers.

Conclusion

Converting a large PDF to Word may seem like a daunting task, but with the right strategies, it can be done efficiently and for free. PDFgear offers 5 effective ways to convert PDF to Word, choose the method that best suits your needs to save time and resources while ensuring your documents are ready for editing and sharing.

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