1. Open an Apple Pages File Using iCloud
If you have a .PAGES file on your Windows PC, you can still rely on Apple to open or convert it using iCloud. To use iCloud, you need an Apple ID, and if you own an Apple device, you already have one. You can also create an Apple ID even without owning an Apple device. You won’t be able to access everything Apple device owners can, but you will be allowed to give Apple Pages a go. Good to know: not happy with your Apple ID anymore? Here’s how to change the ID along with your password.
2. Convert Apple Pages to Word with CloudConvert
If you don’t want to create an Apple ID, you can use a third-party service like CloudConvert. It lets you easily convert your .PAGES files to the widely supported .DOCX format without iCloud. If for some reason you don’t like CloudConvert, there are many alternative services, including Zamzar, which can convert Apple Pages files to Word documents.
Using CloudConvert via Google Drive
If you have the .PAGES file on your Google Drive or don’t want to use the CloudConvert website directly, you can install its extension to your Google Drive account and effortlessly convert .PAGES files right from your Google Drive. Tip: learn how to add Google Drive to File Explorer.
3. Convert Microsoft Word Files to Apple Pages
Some users may need to convert a Microsoft Word .DOCX file to a .PAGES file. If you already have iCloud set up, you can use it to make the conversion.
4. Unzip Apple Pages Files
You can open a preview of a .PAGES file in Windows without additional software, but this method is limited, as it relies on changing the file extension to .ZIP then unzipping it. While this method is easy and feasible, it may not work properly with files created with the latest versions of Apple Pages. Additionally, this method allows you to preview only the first page of the file. To try it, you’ll need to enable Windows to show you the extensions of the files. If you did that earlier, you can skip to step #4. Looking to convert other types of files? Here’s how you can turn a .PDF into a Word document. Image credit: Unsplash. All screenshots by Mustafa Ashour.
