PDF to Word
Convert PDF files to editable Word documents.
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To convert a PDF to Word, add the PDF to PDF to Word and select Convert to Word; you get an editable DOCX file with the text, tables and images in place, and scanned pages are OCR'd.
How to convert a PDF to Word in 3 steps
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Choose your PDF, or drop it anywhere on the page.
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Pick Editable text, or Scanned (OCR) if the PDF is a scan.
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Select Convert to Word and download your document.
What can PDF to Word do?
- Text, tables and images become editable Word content.
- Keep layout stays close to the page. Text flow gives a simpler document that is easier to edit.
- Scanned PDFs are recognized first in over 100 languages.
- Output as DOCX or OpenDocument ODT, for all pages or a page range.
- Right-to-left text such as Arabic and Hebrew keeps its direction.
How do I convert a PDF to Word?
To convert a PDF to Word, add the PDF, choose Editable text or Scanned (OCR) and select Convert to Word; you download a DOCX file you can edit in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice. Keep layout stays close to the original page, while Text flow only gives a simpler document. You can convert all pages or a page range, and right-to-left text such as Arabic and Hebrew keeps its direction.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to editable Word?
Yes, choose Scanned (OCR) and pick the document languages; the text is recognised in over 100 languages and rebuilt as editable Word content. If you only need the scan to be searchable, use OCR PDF instead.
Can I get an ODT file instead of DOCX?
Yes, set Format to OpenDocument (.odt), or open PDF to ODT. When you have finished editing, turn the document back into a PDF with Word to PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can you convert a PDF to Word for free?
Yes. PDF to Word is free without an account, within the file size, page and daily task limits shown on the page. A free account raises those limits.
Will the Word document be editable?
Yes. Text, tables and images become normal Word content you can change. Choose Text flow only for a simpler document that is easier to edit.
How accurate is the conversion?
Simple documents convert very well. PDFs with complex layouts, many columns or unusual fonts may need touch-ups in Word; if the result is messy, try Text flow only.
Can a scanned PDF be converted to Word?
Yes. Choose Scanned (OCR) and the document languages; the text is recognised first, then converted. We suggest this automatically when a file looks like a scan.
What happens to form fields?
Form fields are converted to plain text showing their values.
Is it safe to convert a PDF to Word online?
Your PDF is encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 2 hours. You can also delete it straight away from the result screen.
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Last updated October 23, 2026