How Do I Convert a Google Form to a Word Document?

If you’ve ever created a Google Form and wanted to share it as a printable document, you may have found that Google Forms doesn’t offer a direct “export to Word” option. Whether you're collecting survey responses offline, printing for a meeting, or distributing forms to users without internet access, having a Word version of your Google Form can be incredibly helpful.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to convert a Google Form to a Word document in a few simple steps. Plus, we’ll introduce you to Formswrite.com , a powerful tool that flips the process — letting you turn your Google Docs into a Google Form in just one click.

Let’s dive in.

Steps to Convert a Google Form to a Word Document

1. Open Your Google Form

Start by opening the Google Form you want to convert. You can access it from your Google Drive or directly from forms.google.com.

2. Preview and Print the Form

Click the eye icon at the top to preview the form. Once in preview mode, pressCtrl + P(Windows) orCmd + P(Mac) to bring up the print dialog.

3. Save as PDF

In the printer settings, choose “Save as PDF” as your printer. This step converts your form into a static document you can later edit. Click Save and download the PDF to your computer.

4. Convert the PDF to Word

Now that you have a PDF version, use a PDF-to-Word converter tool like Adobe Acrobat, Smallpdf, or ILovePDF. Upload the file, convert it to.docx, and download the Word version.

5. Edit and Format in Microsoft Word

Open the converted document in Word. Depending on how complex your form is, some formatting may need adjustments. You can add checkboxes, text fields, and spacing to better mirror the original Google Form layout.

Bonus: Use Formswrite.com to Go the Other Way!

Looking to do the reverse? If you’ve created a form or questionnaire in Google Docs and want to turn it into a Google Form, Formswrite.com is your go-to solution.

Formswrite isn’t a plugin — it’s a free web-based tool that allows you to convert Google Docs into Google Forms in just one click . Simply paste your document link into the site and watch your doc transform into a ready-to-send Google Form. It's ideal for educators, marketers, HR teams, or anyone who wants to collect information efficiently.

FAQ: Converting Google Forms to Word Documents

Q1: Can I directly download a Google Form as a Word doc? No, Google Forms doesn’t have a built-in option to export to Word. You need to first save it as a PDF, then convert it.

Q2: Will the formatting stay the same? Basic formatting will stay intact, but you may need to adjust text boxes, checkboxes, or spacing in Word.

Q3: Is Formswrite.com free to use? Yes! Formswrite is completely free and doesn’t require installation. Just visit the website and paste your Google Docs link.

Q4: Can I use Formswrite to convert Word docs to Google Forms? No. Formswrite currently works with Google Docs only , not Word files.

Q5: Is Formswrite safe to use? Yes. Formswrite uses your shared Google Docs link and doesn’t store your content.