How to convert PDF to Word

Changing a PDF file into a word file is a very simple and easy task. Unfortunately, most computer users don't know the best way to do it, and end up downloading suspect programs that could be full of malware and viruses. In this day and age, no one should need to rely on suspicious software to get something done, especially something so simple. Luckily, there is a way to make PDF files into word documents quickly and easily, saving you time, and possibly saving your computer.

All you need is an internet connection and an email address and your set. To start off, go to Zamzar.com. You should notice a green bar with Step 1 through 4 written on it. To begin, you must pick the PDF file you want to convert. After that, you must pick what type of file you would like to convert it to, from the list of formats in the box in step 2. To change it to a word document, you're going to select docx. Once finished, you simply enter your email address, agree to the terms, and click the convert button. Then your computer will begin uploading your PDF file to Zamzar. Text documents are generally very small, so this shouldn't take very long, even on a dial-up connection. Once your file has been uploaded, all you need to do is check your email dress. Zamzar.com will email you the link where you may download your converted word file. You have 24 hours to download it before it disappears. After you have downloaded it, congratulations, you are finished.

If you need to convert a file every now and then, Zamzar.com is a great website to bookmark. However, if you do this a lot, you might consider buying a program to do this. FileMerlin is a great program for this, but it is expensive. If you choose to look somewhere else, remember, do your homework on anything you download.

In this day and age, no one should need to rely on suspicious software

by Cody Lewis, Computers & Software writer