How to Convert PDF to Word Easily (Beginner-Friendly Guide)

Andy Khan • Sr. Systems Engineer • Jan 03, 2026

In this guide, you will learn how to convert a PDF file into a Word document easily and neatly.
The converted Word file will look very similar to the original PDF, including text layout, images, tables, headers, and footers.

This tutorial is suitable for beginners, students, office workers, and anyone with no technical background.

What You Need

Before starting, make sure you have:

  1. A PDF file you want to convert
  2. A computer or laptop
  3. An internet connection
  4. Any web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera, etc.)

Step 1: Prepare Your PDF File

  • First, prepare the PDF file you want to change into a Word document.
  • This method works very well for files such as:
  1. Journals
  2. Research papers
  3. Documents with images
  4. Files with tables or two-column layouts

Step 2: Open a Web Browser

  • Open any web browser on your computer or laptop.
  • You can use Google Chrome or any browser you like.

Step 3: Search for the Converter Website

In the browser address bar or search box, type:

  • File Eagle PDF to Word
  • Then press Enter.
  • From the search results, click the website that says “Convert PDF to Word” from File Eagle.

Step 4: Upload Your PDF File

After the website opens:

  • Click the “Choose File” button
  • Find your PDF file on your computer
  • Select the file and click Open

Your PDF file will be uploaded to the website.

Step 5: Turn On OCR (Important)

After uploading the file:

  • Make sure the option “Use OCR” is checked
  • OCR helps the website read text from the PDF correctly and keeps the formatting neat.

Step 6: Choose the Document Language

  • Next, you will see a language option.
  • Choose the language used in your document
  • If your document uses sesuai negara Anda, select that language
  • If it also contains English, select English as well
  • Choosing the correct language helps improve the conversion result.

Step 7: Start the Conversion

  • Click the “Convert” button.
  • Please wait a moment.
  • The time needed depends on the file size and number of pages.
  • You will see a progress bar while the file is being converted.

Step 8: Download the Word File

  • When the conversion is finished:
  • Click the blue file name shown on the screen
  • The Word file will download automatically
  • You can see the downloaded file in your browser’s download area.

Step 9: Open and Check the Result

Open the downloaded Word file.

You should see that:

  • Text layout is neat
  • Images are placed correctly
  • Tables are not broken
  • Columns remain the same
  • Headers and footers are still there
  • The Word file should look very similar to the original PDF.

Final Notes

This method is highly recommended if you want:

  1. Clean and readable Word files
  2. No messy formatting
  3. Minimal manual editing
  4. It is especially useful for students, teachers, and office workers.

Conclusion

Converting PDF to Word does not have to be difficult.
By following this simple guide, even beginners can convert PDF files into Word documents quickly and neatly.

You can now edit your document easily without worrying about broken formatting.