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Convert PDF to Word

Free PDF to DOCX converter. Edit your PDFs in Word or Google Docs. No watermarks, no sign-up required.

PDF to Word Converter

Upload a PDF file to convert it to an editable Word document

Drop your PDF here

or click to upload

PDF files up to 20MB

Free

No cost, no limits

No Watermarks

Clean output files

Preserves Formatting

Text & structure

How to Convert PDF to Word

1

Upload PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Files up to 20MB are supported.

2

Convert

Our tool extracts text and formatting from your PDF and creates an editable Word document.

3

Download

Download your .docx file and open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any compatible editor.

Why Convert PDF to Word?

Edit Content Easily

PDFs are designed for viewing, not editing. Converting to Word allows you to modify text, fix typos, update information, and make changes without specialized software.

Collaborate with Others

Word documents support track changes, comments, and real-time collaboration. Perfect for team projects and document reviews.

Reformat Documents

Change fonts, adjust layouts, add headers and footers, or completely redesign the document structure to match your needs.

Extract Content

Pull text, quotes, or sections from PDFs to use in other documents, presentations, or reports.

What Gets Preserved

Aa

Text Content

All readable text

B I U

Basic Formatting

Bold, italic styles

H1

Headings

Document structure

-

Paragraphs

Text organization

Note: Complex layouts, tables, and images may require additional formatting in Word. Scanned PDFs use OCR technology which may need manual review.

Tips for Best Results

  • 1
    Use text-based PDFs

    PDFs created from Word or other editors work best. Scanned documents require OCR processing.

  • 2
    Check formatting after conversion

    Some adjustments to fonts, spacing, or alignment may be needed to match the original exactly.

  • 3
    Simple layouts convert better

    Single-column documents with standard formatting produce the best results.

  • 4
    For scanned PDFs, use high-quality scans

    OCR accuracy improves with clear, well-lit scans at 300 DPI or higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Use Cases

Students & Academics

Edit lecture notes, annotate research papers, and extract quotes for essays and citations.

Business Professionals

Update contracts, modify proposals, and edit reports without recreating documents from scratch.

Legal & Administrative

Edit legal documents, update forms, and make revisions to official paperwork.

Content Creators

Repurpose PDF content for blogs, social media, or other publications by extracting editable text.

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