PDF to Word

Get the text and headings of a PDF into a Word file you can edit. Scanned PDFs need the Image to Text tool first.

Runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

1Add file
2Adjust
3Download

Add a PDF to turn into WordChoose a file, drag and drop, or pasteWorks on PDFs with real text. Scanned pages need the Image to Text tool first.

How it works

01Add your PDF.
02Press Convert to Word.
03Download the .docx file.

Tips and common mistakes

Layouts with tables and columns may need fixing

A PDF stores where each word sits on the page, not how a Word document flows. Simple text converts well, but tables, columns and unusual fonts can need tidying afterwards.

Scanned PDFs are pictures

If the PDF is a scan of paper, it contains images of text, not text itself, so a normal conversion cannot give you editable words. Check whether you can select the text in the PDF first.

Guides for this tool

How to Convert a PDF to an Editable Word DocumentTurn the text of a PDF into a Word file you can edit, for free and without uploading it. What works, what does not, and what to do with scanned PDFs.2 min

Questions

Is the layout kept?

Text and headings are kept. Columns, tables and pictures are not, so expect to tidy the layout in Word.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.

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