Converting a PDF into a Google Doc can save you time, hassle, and effort—whether you're editing text, collaborating with others, or simply accessing information more conveniently.
Google Docs provides an easy way to work with PDF content, allowing you to make quick changes and share it with anyone.
How to Convert PDF to Google Doc
Follow our helpful guide to find the best way to convert your PDFs to Google Doc Format.
Step 1: Upload Your PDF to Google Drive
To get started, you’ll first need to upload your PDF file to Google Drive:
- Open Google Drive in your web browser.
- Click on the "New" button on the top left of your screen.
- Select "File upload" from the dropdown menu.
- Locate the PDF file on your computer and upload it to your Google Drive.
Step 2: Open the PDF with Google Docs
Once your file is uploaded to Google Drive, follow these steps to convert it:
- Find the PDF file in your Google Drive and right-click on it.
- Hover over "Open with" and select "Google Docs."
- Google Docs will automatically convert your PDF into an editable document.
Step 3: Edit and Format Your Document
After opening the PDF in Google Docs, you can start editing the text, making changes to the layout, and adding or removing content.
Step 4: Save Your Document
Once you're done editing, you can share or save your file.
Pro Tips for Better PDF to Google Doc Conversions
- Simplify Complex PDFs: If your PDF contains complex formatting, tables, or images, break it down into smaller sections for more accurate conversion.
- Manually Adjust Formatting: Once the document is converted, spend a few minutes fixing any formatting issues—especially if it’s an important document.
- Use OCR (Optical Character Recognition): For PDFs that are scanned or contain non-editable text, Google Docs uses OCR technology to recognize and convert text.
How to Use OCR on PDF Reader Pro
Our OCR feature can easily turn your PDF files into text, making the original document more accessible.
How to OCR Your PDF on Windows
Download the latest version of PDF Reader Pro for Windows before you get started:
Step 1: Open a scanned PDF file
Tap the OCR icon on the toolbar.
Step 2: You will get a pop-up window.
In the dropdown menu labeled 'Select OCR Language', you can select your desired language.
Step 3: Don't forget to click the 'OCR' button.
You have the option to save this text as either a TXT or PDF file.
Discover how to enhance accessibility by enabling PDF Read Aloud features with our comprehensive tutorial.
How to OCR Your PDF on Mac
Make an accessible document by using our OCR feature on your Mac operating system.
Step 1: Open your scanned PDF
Click on the OCR icon located in the toolbar.
Step 2: Select Your OCR Language
You can also specify a particular page range to apply the OCR.
Step 3: Click the 'OCR' button to initiate the process.
Once completed, the extracted text will be available. You can then choose to save the text as a TXT or PDF file.
Converting PDFs to Google Docs is a quick, easy, and efficient way to make your PDFs editable and shareable.
