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Turns a PDF into an editable Word file (.docx). Font size, typeface, bold and italic, alignment, headings, the paragraph structure, images and the page size all carry over.

PDF to Word: convert to an editable .docx

Drag one PDF here
or click to choose a file

The layout is approximated, not rebuilt: text, headings, bold, images and tables come along, Word columns do not. A table is recognised by the white space between its columns: give it a quick check.

No text layer found — this looks like a scan.

Use OCR to have the text recognised first.

Go to text recognition (OCR) →

This tool runs entirely in your browser: your PDF is not sent to a server. A PDF with a password opens here with that password, or you remove the protection with the Unlock tool; the password also stays in your browser. If you choose text recognition (OCR) for a scan without text, that is a separate tool which sends the pages as images to an AI service; it says so there beforehand.

How to convert a PDF to Word

  1. Drag one PDF into the box.
  2. Choose what to include: headings, page breaks, images and tables as Word tables. If you only need part of it, fill in the pages.
  3. Click Convert to Word and open the .docx file in Word or another word processor.

Frequently asked questions

Does the layout stay exactly the same?

Not exactly. Text, headings, bold and italics, alignment, images, tables and the page size come along, but the layout is approximated rather than rebuilt: columns, for example, are not. A table is recognised by the white space between its columns; check it briefly.

My PDF is a scan. Does that work?

A scan has no text layer, only a picture of the page. The tool notices this and points you to OCR to have the text recognised first.

Can I save the Word file as a PDF again afterwards?

Yes. Edit it in Word or in our Word editor and convert it back with Word to PDF.

Is my file uploaded?

No. The work happens in your own browser, on your computer or phone: your file is not sent to our server. Only if you then choose to send the result as a download link is it uploaded.

Is it free?

Yes, up to a limit. Without an account you can do 3 operations per category (all PDF tools count together, for example) in a session, and with a free account 10 per category. If you need more, you need a subscription. See the prices.

Can I send the result straight away?

Yes. After the operation you can send the result as a download link, even if it is too large for an email attachment. To do so, sign in or create a free account.