I can't convert a large PDF to Word - what's wrong?

I’m trying to convert a 22MB PDF file and it fails. The only message I get is ‘there was an error’ or something like that after spending over 2-hours (or so) under the status of ‘converting file to Word using Adobe ExportPDF on-line’.  My first though was the size, but saw that there is a 100MB limit.  If my PDF (from a good source) has a password or permissions preventing the conversion, would ExportPDF state that upfront as the reason it did not convert?  What should I try or what are my options to convert this PDF to Word?

Hi Gary,
I would like to help! If you don't mind - send me the file directly and I can take a look. My e-mail address is: [email protected]
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Kind regards, Stacy

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