PDF to Word
Convert PDF to Word (.docx) free. Get an editable Word document with text and font sizes preserved. Private — no upload to any server.
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How to convert PDF to Word
Select your PDF and click Convert — you'll get an editable .docx file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice, with text and font sizes preserved. Works best on text-based PDFs; scanned documents (photos of text) can't be converted. Conversion happens entirely in your browser, so confidential documents stay on your machine.
What converts well and what does not
A PDF that was created from a Word document in the first place converts back very well — the text is real text and the structure is intact. A PDF made by scanning paper is a different problem: it contains photographs of words, not words. There is nothing to convert until the text is recognised, which is what Scanned PDF to Word does using OCR.
Why the layout shifts
PDF places every glyph at a fixed coordinate. Word arranges text in flowing paragraphs. Converting means inferring where paragraphs, columns and tables were from nothing but positions on a page, and that inference is imperfect by nature. Simple reports convert cleanly; multi-column layouts, complex tables and heavy graphic design are where things move around. This is true of every converter, paid ones included.
Getting a better result
If the layout matters more than editability, consider whether you actually need Word at all — adding text directly to the PDF keeps the design intact. If you do need Word, expect to spend a few minutes tidying, and convert the smallest section you need rather than a 200-page document.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the converted Word file?
Yes — the output is a standard .docx file that opens and edits normally in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
No. Scanned PDFs are photos of text, so there is no real text to extract. The tool will tell you if your PDF has no selectable text.
Will my document keep its layout?
Text and font sizes are preserved. Complex layouts, tables and images are simplified — the words come through, the exact look may differ.
Why does the formatting change when I convert PDF to Word?
Because PDF stores glyphs at fixed positions while Word uses flowing paragraphs. The converter has to infer the structure, and complex layouts are where that inference struggles.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Not with this tool alone — a scan contains images of text, not text. Use Scanned PDF to Word, which runs OCR first.
Is the conversion done on my device?
Yes. The file is never uploaded, which is why this suits contracts, statements and other documents you would not want on another company server.