PDF to Word

Convert PDF to Word — editable DOCX, free

Extract text from a text-based PDF into a real Word document you can edit in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages or LibreOffice. Free, no signup, no upload — your file stays in your browser.

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PDF to Word — frequently asked questions

▶How do I convert a PDF to Word online for free?

Drop your PDF on this page or pick one from your computer, then click Convert to Word. We extract the text and produce a .docx file you can open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, LibreOffice, or any other word processor.

▶Will the Word file be editable?

Yes. The output is a real .docx file with editable paragraphs. You can change wording, fonts, headings, etc. just like any Word document.

▶Are layout, tables and images preserved?

Existing text is extracted into editable paragraphs; reading order can need manual correction. Complex layout — multi-column flow, exact font matching, embedded images, and structured tables — is simplified during conversion. For visual-perfect output, our PDF to JPG or PDF to PowerPoint tools embed each page as an image.

▶Does it work with scanned PDFs?

Only for PDFs that already have a text layer. Pure scans are images of text and need OCR (optical character recognition) before they can be converted — a separate workflow.

▶Is the converted file uploaded to your servers?

No. Conversion happens entirely inside your web browser. Your PDF and the resulting Word file never leave your device.

▶What apps can open the .docx output?

Any modern word processor: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Office. Most email clients also preview .docx attachments inline.

▶Are there file-size limits?

There's no fixed limit, but very long PDFs (hundreds of pages) take longer because conversion runs in your browser. Most files finish in seconds.

Practical guide

Recover editable text from a PDF

This converter extracts a PDF’s existing text into DOCX paragraphs. It is useful when you need to rewrite a letter or reuse the wording of a report. It does not recreate the original document’s full design.

Step by step

Open the PDF in a reader and try selecting a sentence. Selectable text is a useful first check that the document has a text layer.
Choose the PDF here and select Convert to Word. Let the browser finish before closing the tab.
Download the DOCX, open it in your word processor and check the text, page breaks and reading order.

Before you start

Image-only scans need OCR first; OCR is not provided by this tool. Original fonts, tables, embedded images and multi-column layouts are not reproduced as an exact editable layout.

Example workflow

For a two-page letter, extract the text, correct any unusual spacing, and apply your own heading and paragraph styles in Word. If you only need to preserve appearance, use PDF to JPG instead.

If the result is not what you expected

Blank output usually means there is no extractable text. Jumbled paragraphs can come from columns or unusual font encoding. Compare with the PDF and correct the order manually; do not rely on conversion for critical numbers without checking them.

Keep your original file and check the downloaded result before sharing. Large files may exceed your browser’s memory. Need help? Contact us with the tool name and your browser version; please do not send private documents.