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October 8, 2012
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Batch Convert PDF to Word

  • October 8, 2012
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Is it possible to batch convert a folder of PDF files to Word files? I can't find anything in the Tools or Action Wizard, and Save As only works on a single file?

Correct answer Dave Merchant

Create a new Action but don't add any steps - instead open the options dialog for the Save To field and choose Word Document from the Alternative Format dropdown:

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Thomas Dearie
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October 16, 2023

If you don't have the Export to Word action in your Actions list, here's a Step by Step to create the Action and do batch export:
It's in the "Save" action, and the batch function will be included as an option within that Save action:


1. Choose "Tools" in the top left of your window and select "Action Wizard" from either the Icon list or the sidebar list.

 

2. Choose: "Save" as the tool to add.
3. Choose "Specify settings" in the right hand panel. 
This will allow you to define the export format as "Word."

4. Click the radio button: "Export Files to Alternative Format" and then
5. Choose: "Word Document" from the drop down menu.

 


6. In your new Action panel, you'll see the option to define which files to process, which gives you the batch command right within the basic action. 

 


Hope this helps!
Cheers

Tom

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fearless_outfit
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October 11, 2024

This is working as of this comment. I am just having a hard time finding where the files are saved to?

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Thomas Dearie
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October 11, 2024

Hey, : )

I believe that the batch will export to the same location as your last normal Acrobat save, but not notify you (not a great usability trait, but that's how it is).

If you justw ant to find the files, pick one file you exported and search for that file on your hard drive.
The word output file should show up with a directory string at the bottom of the search window that shows where all the files are.

Cheers

Tom

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    Dave MerchantCorrect answer
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    October 8, 2012

    Create a new Action but don't add any steps - instead open the options dialog for the Save To field and choose Word Document from the Alternative Format dropdown:

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      Anonymous
      March 20, 2015

      I was looking to convert pdf to tif for a while and this is the closest I got, thanks for sharing

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