PDF to Word
Convert PDF to editable Word DOCX
Drop a PDF or click to upload
PDF files only. Max 50 MB.
How to Use PDF to Word
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Drop your PDF onto the upload area or click to browse your files.
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The tool extracts text directly in your browser. No upload to any server.
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Once extraction is complete, the Word document is built automatically.
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Click Download DOCX to save the file. Open it in Word or Google Docs.
About PDF to Word
Convert PDF to editable Word document (DOCX) online. Extracts text and structure into a real .docx file you can open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Free, no upload to server.
Best Use Cases
- •Editing a PDF contract or agreement you received from a client
- •Updating a CV or resume saved as a PDF
- •Extracting text from a PDF report to include in a new document
- •Converting a PDF form to an editable Word file to reuse the layout
- •Recovering text from old PDF documents when the original Word file is lost
Examples
Simple text PDF
A one-page PDF letter with standard paragraphs converts cleanly. The text and paragraph structure are preserved in the DOCX output.
PDF with headers
A report PDF with bold headings and bullet points converts with the text intact, though heading styles may need to be reapplied in Word.
Multi-column PDF
A newsletter with two columns may convert with the columns merged into a single flow of text, which is normal behaviour for browser-based conversion.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- !Expecting scanned PDFs to convert accurately - scanned files are images and require OCR, not a standard converter
- !Assuming all formatting will be preserved exactly - complex tables, text boxes, and custom fonts rarely transfer perfectly
- !Not reviewing the output before use - always proofread the converted document as spacing and special characters can shift
Limitations
- –Scanned PDFs (images of pages) cannot have text extracted without OCR software
- –Complex layouts with tables, columns, and text boxes may lose formatting during conversion
- –Password-protected PDFs cannot be converted until the protection is removed
- –Custom fonts embedded in the PDF may be substituted with standard fonts in the output
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF file is never uploaded to any server and never leaves your device. This makes it safe for confidential documents including contracts, financial records, and personal files.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of PDFs work best?
Text-based PDFs (created from Word, Google Docs, or other software) convert cleanly. Scanned PDFs that are images of text will not extract correctly as the browser has no OCR capability.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using PDF.js and the docx library. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I open the result in Google Docs?
Yes. The output is a standard .docx file compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and all major word processors.
Why does the converted Word document have broken formatting?
PDF files store content as a fixed layout, not as styled text. When converting, the tool extracts the text and attempts to preserve structure, but complex layouts with columns, tables, or unusual fonts often do not map cleanly to Word format. Simpler, text-heavy PDFs convert much more accurately.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Scanned PDFs are images of pages, not text. Standard conversion tools cannot extract text from them because there is no text layer to read. You need an OCR (optical character recognition) tool first to extract the text before converting to Word.
Is my PDF safe when I use this tool?
Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your file is never uploaded to any server. It does not leave your device at any point during the process.
What is the difference between PDF to Word and PDF to DOCX?
They are the same thing. DOCX is the file format used by Microsoft Word since 2007. When you download the converted file, it opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, or any application that supports the DOCX format.