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How to convert a PDF (and other formats) in seconds

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PDFs are great for sharing, but not always ideal when you need to edit, reuse, or repurpose content. Whether you want to turn a PDF into a Word file, an image, an Excel sheet, a PowerPoint, or vice versa, converting PDFs is one of the most efficient ways to streamline your workflow.

From business documents to school projects, knowing how to convert a PDF can save you time and make your files more flexible. This guide shows you a clear, practical way to help you convert PDFs, and other formats, effortlessly.

Step 1: Select and upload your document

Start the conversion by loading the file into the tool.

  1. Open Soda PDF’s converter
  2. Upload your document
    Drag and drop your file, or upload it into the box from your device, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
  • Word
  • PDF
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Image
  • HTML

💡As an HR professional, you might need to convert a PDF contract into a Word document to make multiple changes.

Soda PDF’s online PDF converter page.

Step 2: Choose the format of your choice

This is where you choose the format to convert your document into.

  • PDF ➡️ Word (.docx): best for editing text-heavy documents
  • PDF ➡️ Excel (.xlsx): useful for tables, invoices, and financial data
  • PDF ➡️ PowerPoint (.pptx): handy for presentations
  • PDF ➡️ Image (JPG/PNG): ideal for graphics or sharing individual pages
  • PDF ➡️ HTML (.txt): great for simple text extraction
  • PDF ➡️ PDF: for long-term archiving and compliance

Select the format that matches your goal, then click on Convert file for converting.

💡As an entrepreneur, converting a scanned receipt into Excel to extract totals automatically makes you save a lot of time.

Choose the conversion format (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image, HTML) on the PDF converter page.

Step 3: Download your new file

Once the conversion is complete and your file is ready, download the document:

  • To your device
    Save it with a clear, descriptive file name.
  • To Dropbox
    Save your new file to the cloud

💡As a student, converting a PDF resumé to Word is an easy way to update your experience.

With Soda PDF, download your new document after conversion to your device or Dropbox.

Ready to convert your PDF, or another format?

Whether you’re turning a contract into an editable Word file, extracting data from a scanned invoice, or converting a report to a PowerPoint, our PDF converter helps every professional work faster and more efficiently.

✨ Convert PDFs or another format effortlessly with our PDF converter tool.

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