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FIX: We’re Having Trouble Converting Your PDF to Word
Convert your PDF documents without any issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Ever since 2013, Microsoft has offered us the possibility to editPDFsinWord. With just by a simple press of a button in the File section, you can load anyPDFand edit it as if it were aWordfile.
But there are a few mishaps that may happen when doing this, like being unable to convert Word to PDF in Windows 10, or one of the most known which isSorry we’re having trouble converting yourPDFto aWorddocumenterror.
This can be a big problem, and in this guide, we’ll answer your questions on why your PDF is not converting to Word.
What can I do if PDF is not converting to Word correctly?
1. Download the latest Adobe Acrobat version
Before going along with any of the actual troubleshooting steps, make sure that the problem isn’t actually just you having an old version of yourPDFreader.
IfPDFto Word is not converting properly, be sure to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat and check if that solves the problem.
Adobe Acrobat’s best features:
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2. Retain the format
Your document might look perfect in any desktopPDFreader, given the fact that the reader will automatically use the correct fonts available on your local machine.
However, yourPDFreader may still need to substitute the missing fonts with different ones if you do not export the correct layout.
After doing that, check ifSorry we’re having trouble converting yourPDFto aWorddocumenterror is gone.
3. Proof your PDF
IfPDFto Word is not converting properly, be sure to follow the guides from above in order to fix the problem and can also check our guide for thebest PDF to Word converters.
Additional tips:
When using the ExportPDFservice by Adobe, make sure you use the supported type of browser.
For Microsoft Windows 10 you should be usingInternet Explorer11,Microsoft Edge,Chrome, orFirefox. Try saving thePDF fileunder thePDF/X standards, as this might fix your problem.
There you go, these are just a couple of solutions that might help you fix the Sorrywe’re having trouble converting yourPDFto aWord documenterror.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
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