PDF to Word — Convert PDF to DOCX Online
Convert PDF to an editable Word document with structure preserved. No cloud, no server upload — runs entirely in your browser.
Use cases
- Edit a supplier contract in Word because the original DOCX was lost and only the PDF remains
- Update last year's annual report for this year by converting its PDF to Word first
- Convert a scanned form to DOCX, fill in the blanks, then save back as PDF
How to convert PDF to Word
- 1Upload your PDF file by dragging or clicking the upload area
- 2Wait for the conversion to complete in your browser
- 3Preview the extracted text and structure
- 4Download the DOCX file ready for editing in Word
Features
- Extracts text, paragraphs, and basic formatting from PDF
- Preserves headings, lists, and paragraph structure
- Fully browser-based — no file upload to any server
- Works with text-based PDFs; use OCR first for scanned files
Why convert PDF to Word here instead of other tools?
Fully editable Word output — not just a copy
The result is a proper DOCX file where you can edit paragraphs, reformat text, change fonts, and restructure content. Not a locked image-based Word file.
Convert PDF to Word free — no server, no sign-up
The entire conversion happens in your browser. Your PDF — whether a contract, report, or form — is never uploaded to our servers. Free to use with no account required.
Works without Microsoft Word installed
The output DOCX opens in Google Docs, LibreOffice, and any Word-compatible editor. You do not need an Office subscription to convert or to open the result.
Common problems
Layout is scrambled — columns and paragraphs are mixed up
PDF layout information is often lost during conversion. Reorganize text manually in Word after converting.
Images are missing from the DOCX
Images are extracted where possible, but complex backgrounds and image-as-layout PDFs may not transfer images correctly.
Scanned PDF produces a blank or unreadable DOCX
Run OCR first using the OCR PDF tool to add a text layer to the scan, then convert to DOCX.
FAQ
Is the layout perfectly preserved?
Complex layouts with columns and tables may differ slightly. Text content and paragraph structure are always fully extracted.
Can scanned PDFs be converted?
Run OCR first to make the PDF searchable, then convert to DOCX for best results.
Will images in the PDF appear in the DOCX?
Embedded images are extracted and included in the DOCX file where possible.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?
No. Remove password protection first using the 'Decrypt PDF' tool, then convert to DOCX.
Can I convert a multi-page PDF to Word?
Yes. All pages are processed and the entire document is exported as a single DOCX file, preserving page-by-page structure.
What happens to tables when converting PDF to Word?
Simple tables are usually reconstructed in the DOCX. Complex multi-column tables may be converted to plain text — check and adjust in Word after conversion.
Which Word version is the output DOCX compatible with?
The output file is compatible with Microsoft Word 2007 and later, as well as Google Docs, LibreOffice, and any modern DOCX-compatible editor.
Can I edit the DOCX immediately in Google Docs or LibreOffice?
Yes. Upload the DOCX to Google Docs or open it in LibreOffice — both support the format fully. Google Docs may reformat complex layouts slightly; for the most accurate rendering use Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer.