PDF to Word Converter

Convert PDF documents to editable Word files (DOCX) while preserving formatting, tables, and images. Perfect for editing contracts, reports, and academic papers. Need the reverse? Try our Word to PDF converter or explore more PDF tools.

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PDF DOCX Output
Max 25MB per file

How to Convert PDF to Word

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. We support files up to 25MB.

2

Choose Settings

Select DOCX or DOC format. Enable OCR for scanned documents that need text extraction.

3

Download Word File

Click convert and download your editable Word document. Open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any compatible editor.

Key Features

Preserve Formatting

Tables, columns, fonts, and images are accurately maintained in the converted document.

OCR Support

Extract text from scanned PDFs using optical character recognition technology.

Secure Processing

Files are encrypted during upload and automatically deleted after conversion.

Fast Conversion

Most documents convert in seconds, even complex multi-page PDFs with images.

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Common Use Cases

Edit Contracts & Agreements

Convert legal documents to Word for editing terms, adding clauses, or making revisions before signing. Perfect for business contracts that need modifications.

Academic Papers & Research

Extract text and citations from research papers for your own work. Great for students and researchers working with PDF documents.

Business Reports

Update quarterly reports, presentations, and proposals. Convert once, edit freely, then use Word to PDF to share the final version.

Forms & Applications

Fill out job applications, government forms, or registration documents that were provided as non-fillable PDFs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our converter preserves tables, images, fonts, and layout as accurately as possible. Complex layouts with multiple columns and graphics are handled well. For best results with heavily designed PDFs, use the "Accurate" mode. If you need easier editing, try "Flow" mode which optimizes text for rewriting.

Yes! Enable the OCR option to extract text from scanned documents or PDFs that contain images of text. Our OCR technology recognizes text in English and many other languages. For best results, ensure your scanned PDF has clear, high-resolution text.

DOCX is the modern Word format (2007+) that offers better compression, formatting options, and compatibility. DOC is the legacy format for older Word versions. We recommend DOCX unless you specifically need compatibility with Word 2003 or earlier. Both formats work with Google Docs and LibreOffice.

Absolutely. Your files are encrypted during upload using HTTPS. After conversion, files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour. We don't read, analyze, or store your document content. For sensitive documents, you can also use our PDF compressor offline features.

You can convert PDFs up to 25MB in size. For larger files, try our PDF compressor first to reduce the file size. Most documents, including 100+ page reports with images, are well under this limit.

Yes! The converted DOCX file is fully editable in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, Apple Pages, and other word processors. You can modify text, images, tables, and formatting just like any other Word document.

Yes! Our PDF to Word converter works on all devices including iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktop computers. The converted file can be opened directly in mobile Word apps or cloud-based editors like Google Docs.

Technical Information

Our PDF to Word converter uses advanced document parsing to analyze the structure of your PDF including text blocks, tables, images, and formatting. The extracted content is then reconstructed as a native Word document.

Supported Features

  • Multi-column layouts and text boxes
  • Tables with merged cells and borders
  • Embedded images (JPEG, PNG, vector)
  • Headers, footers, and page numbers
  • Fonts, colors, and text styles
  • Hyperlinks and bookmarks
  • Lists (bulleted and numbered)

For best conversion quality, use PDFs created from digital sources rather than scanned documents. If you have a scanned PDF, enable OCR for text extraction. After conversion, you might also want to check out our Image to PDF or PDF to JPG converters for additional processing.