How to open PDF in Google Docs
Step 1: Open Google Drive
Open your web browser, navigate to Google Drive, and initiate the login process. If you aren’t already signed in, input your Google account credentials to gain access to Google Drive.
Note: It is mandatory to have a valid Google Account with you in order to make use of Google Docs.
Launch Google Drive
Step 2: Click on the New Button
After you have been successfully signed in to your Google Drive account, Click on the New button on the top left corner of the home page to open drop-down options of Google Drive.
Click on New Button
Step 3: Choose the File Upload option
After clicking on New Button now choose the option File upload to upload the file in your Google Drive account.
Note: Make sure you know the folder location of your saved PDF in your Computer or Laptop.
Choose File Upload option
Step 4: Upload the PDF file
After clicking on file upload option you will required to choose the pdf you want to upload on google docs. So simply choose the file and click on Open button.
Choosing the file
Step 5: Open with Google Docs
You can now observe the appearance of the PDF file within your Google Drive. To proceed, kindly perform a right-click on the file, select “Open with,” and then opt for “Google Docs” to initiate the file upload to Google Docs.
Select Google Docs
Step 6: Preview PDF in Google Document
After choosing Google Docs wait for a few seconds and then your file will be successfully uploaded to Google Docs and it will be converted to a document file.
Successfully uploaded
How To Insert And Embed PDF files Into Google Docs
How to upload a PDF to Google Docs without losing formatting
- Save the PDF to your computer.
- Log into your Google account.
- Upload the PDF file.
- Select the Uploaded File
- Select Open with > Google Docs
Google Docs is a cloud-based word-processing system that was launched in the year 2006. Google Docs provides users the facility to create documents, work on documents, and then store them in the cloud itself. The documents can be stored on the user’s computer also. Users have the convenience of uploading a variety of documents, including PDF files and more, through this platform. To engage with a PDF, preliminary Collaborative efforts are supported in Google Docs, allowing multiple individuals to collectively contribute to a single file. Optimal utilization of Google Docs mandates a steady internet connection and a proficient web browser such as Google Chrome.