How to Convert a PDF to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint in Adobe Acrobat 1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Launch Adobe Acrobat. Click File → Open and select your PDF. 2. Export to Another Format Click File → Export To. Choose the format: Microsoft Word (.docx or .doc) Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) 3. Adjust Export Settings (If Needed) For Excel, choose Retain Table Formatting for structured data. For Word, select Retain Flowing Text for better editing. 4. Save the File Click Export and choose where to save the file. Open the file in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to start editing.