How to Open a Pages File on PC

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What to Know

• Upload the Pages file to iCloud.com to view and edit it in your browser, or to download it as a Word or PDF file.
• Or use a file converter like CloudConvert or Zamzar to convert the Pages file to DOCX or PDF.
• Alternatively, open the Pages document on iPhone or iPad, then send it to your PC as a Word or PDF file.

This article explains three easy ways to open a Pages document on your Windows computer. The instructions assumes you have the Pages file already saved on your PC.

Open a Pages File Using iCloud

You don’t have to own an iPhone to have an iCloud account. Apple offers its cloud service for free, giving you a way not only to open a Pages document but edit it online or download it as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. It's is an excellent option if you anticipate receiving additional Pages files.

1. Visit the iCloud.com site and sign in with your username and password.

Select Pages from the grid of apps.

In the Recents or Browse section, select Upload at the top.

Browse for and select the Pages file, then choose Open.

You’ll see the Pages file in the Browse section. Double-click to open, view, and edit the document online.

If you prefer to download the document, select the ellipsis (three dots) on the bottom right corner of the file, then choose Download a Copy.

Choose PDF or Word per your preference.

Convert a Pages File to Word or PDF Online

If you don’t have an iCloud account and prefer not to create one, you can convert the Pages document to a different file type online. There are many free document file converters to pick from, but not all of them support Pages files. We'll use CloudConvert for this example, but Zamzar is another one we recommend.

1. Open CloudConvert's Pages to Word or Pages to PDF page.

Select the arrow next to Select File and choose From my Computer.

Browse for and select the Pages file, then select Open.

Confirm that the right format is chosen (DOC, DOCX, or PDF). Then select Convert.

You’ll see the conversion as it processes and then finishes. Select Download to get the converted file.

Convert and Send a Pages File Using an iPhone or iPad

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can quickly convert the Pages document to a Word or PDF file and then send it to your Windows computer.

1. Open the Pages file on your iPhone or iPad. For example, in the Apple Mail or Gmail app, tap the file in the email to view it.

Tap the Share button on the top right and select Pages in the second row of your share sheet.

Tap the Share button in Pages, followed by Export and Send. Choose a format from the list, like PDF or Word. If you don't see that on your device, tap the ellipsis (three dots) instead, then choose Export and pick PDF or Word.

Choose the best option to send or share the file with your Windows computer. For instance, you can send it via Mail, Gmail, Slack, or another method to easily obtain it on your PC.

Each of these methods gives you a way to view the Pages file you receive and edit and save it in a file format that works better for you. And if more than one option works, you can then decide which works best for you.

Yes. On a Mac, select File > Export To > PDF and follow the prompts. On an iOS device, select More (three dots) > Export > PDF.

You'd convert the file on your Mac, then send it to your PC. Open the file and select File > Export To, then choose a file type you can open on your PC, such as PDF. Select Export, then send the file to your PC using email or another method.