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 file by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. We support files up to 25MB.
  2. Choose output format: Select DOCX for modern Word or DOC for legacy compatibility with older versions.
  3. Enable OCR if needed: For scanned documents, enable OCR to extract text from images.
  4. Convert and download: Click convert and download your editable Word document.
Pro tip: For large PDFs, try our PDF Compressor first to reduce file size, or use Split PDF to convert specific pages.

DOCX vs DOC Format

DOCX

Modern Word format (2007+) with better compression and formatting options. Compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apple Pages. Recommended for most users. You can also use our PDF to Excel converter for spreadsheet data.

DOC

Legacy Word format for older versions (97-2003). Use this only if you need compatibility with very old software. Larger file sizes and fewer features than DOCX.

Common Use Cases

Contracts and Agreements

Edit legal documents, add clauses, or make revisions before signing.

Academic Papers

Extract text and citations from research papers for your own work.

Business Reports

Update quarterly reports, presentations, and proposals.

Forms and Applications

Fill out non-fillable PDF forms by converting to editable Word.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our converter preserves tables, images, fonts, and layout as accurately as possible. For complex layouts, use "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. Our OCR technology recognizes text in English and many other languages. For best results, use high-resolution scans. You might also want to try our PDF to JPG converter to extract images.

Absolutely. Files are encrypted during upload via HTTPS. After conversion, files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour. We don't read or store your document content.

You can convert PDFs up to 25MB. For larger files, use our PDF compressor first. Most documents, including 100+ page reports, are well under this limit.

Yes! Works on iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktops. The converted file opens in mobile Word apps or cloud editors like Google Docs.