Looking to share a Pages file from your iPhone or iPad with a colleague who uses Microsoft Word on a Windows PC? Since Microsoft Word does not support the .pages file format, they won’t be able to open and view the contents of the Pages file unless it’s converted first.

But no need to worry, because Pages for iPad and iPhone provides conversion tools that allow you to quickly export a Pages file to a Word document in a Word-compatible format.

Apple’s Pages app works well as long as you’re using an Apple device, whether a Mac, iPhone, or iPad. However, when switching to a different platform, you may encounter compatibility issues. Unlike Microsoft Office, iWork is not cross-platform software and is limited to Apple devices. Fortunately, Apple Pages can access Word documents just like any other Pages file, and even allows you to convert its native file format into Word documents within seconds. There's also the option of opening Pages files on Windows through iCloud, but this article will focus on exporting a document directly to Word format from the iOS or iPadOS Pages app.

How to Export a Pages File as Word Document on iPhone & iPad

The Pages app available for the iPhone and iPad should be able to access all the documents you created across your Apple devices. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, ensure you install it before following the steps below:

1. Launch the Pages app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Use the Recents or Browse menu to locate the document that needs to be converted. Tap on the file and open it in the Pages app.
3. Once opened, tap on the triple-dot icon next to the Edit option at the top-right corner to access more options.
4. Now, tap on “Export” as shown in the screenshot below.
5. In this step, you’ll be able to choose the file format for the exported file. Tap on “Word” to begin the conversion.
6. Wait a few seconds until the conversion finishes.
7. Once completed, Pages will automatically display the iOS share sheet on your screen. From here, you can share the file using AirDrop, Mail, or any other social networking app. Alternatively, if you want to save the Word document locally, simply tap on “Save to Files” located at the very bottom of the share sheet.

There you go—you've successfully learned how to convert Pages files to Word documents right on your iPhone and iPad.

It’s unclear why Microsoft still hasn’t added native support for Pages files in Word, especially since the reverse is possible. However, there are workarounds available. If you're collaborating on a shared document in Pages with Windows users, it’s advisable to use the Word format instead of .pages to prevent compatibility issues.

This is just one of many ways to convert Pages files to Word documents. If you don't have the Pages app installed and prefer not to download it for conversion, you can still easily convert Pages files to Word documents online via iCloud or CloudConvert. Alternatively, if you're using the Pages app on a Mac, you can learn how to save Pages files as Word documents on macOS.

Another alternative is asking the recipient to open the Pages files using the iCloud web client, which can be accessed on any device with a web browser, including Windows PCs. All they need is an Apple account, and they'll be able to open and export Pages files as Word documents, then download the converted files onto their device if needed.

We hope you were able to utilize this built-in file conversion feature to avoid compatibility issues with your Pages files. What do you think about Microsoft Word's lack of support for Pages files? Do you wish the iWork suite was available for Windows PCs too? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.

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