PDF to Word Converter Free
Convert PDF to a fully editable Word document with layout, fonts, tables, and images preserved by LibreOffice. No signup required.
Convert a PDF into a fully editable Word document (.docx). Text, fonts, tables, and layout are reconstructed using LibreOffice on our server.
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How to Convert PDF to Word
- 1Click the upload area or drag your PDF file onto it. Select a .pdf file.
- 2Click Convert to Word. The file is converted using LibreOffice on our server.
- 3Your editable .docx file downloads automatically. You can now edit the text, tables, and formatting in Word or Google Docs.
About Conversion Quality
This converter is powered by LibreOffice, the same engine that drives a full desktop office suite. It rebuilds your PDF into a true Word document — preserving paragraphs, headings, fonts, tables, and images — so you can edit the content directly rather than working around a flattened page image. Scanned PDFs (images of pages with no text layer) are the exception: run those through the OCR tool first.
Your PDF is processed on our secure server and deleted immediately after conversion — never stored or logged.
Conversion Scenarios
| Scenario | Expected Quality |
|---|---|
| Digitally-created PDF with text | Excellent — fully editable |
| PDF with images and tables | Good — images and tables preserved |
| Scanned document (image) | Limited — use OCR tool for editable text |
| PDF with complex multi-column layout | Moderate — may need light cleanup |
| Simple single-column text report | Excellent |
Tips for Best Results
Use OCR for Scanned PDFs
If your PDF looks like a scanned image (you can't select text in it), run it through the OCR tool first to create an editable text layer, then convert to Word.
Review Complex Layouts
LibreOffice handles most documents well, but very complex multi-column layouts or unusual fonts may need minor cleanup in Word or Google Docs after converting.
Unlock Before Converting
Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed. Use the PDF Password tool to remove the password first, then convert the unlocked file.
Split Large PDFs First
If your PDF is larger than 4 MB or more than 40 pages, use the PDF Splitter tool to break it into smaller sections, then convert each one.
Edit in Word or Google Docs
Once converted, open your .docx file in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice to make further edits and formatting adjustments.
Preserve Original PDF
Keep your original PDF file. The conversion is non-destructive, so you can always re-convert or reference the original if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the PDF to Word conversion?
Conversion is handled by LibreOffice — a full office suite — running on our server. It reconstructs the document into an editable .docx, preserving paragraphs, fonts, headings, tables, and embedded images far more faithfully than browser-based text extraction. Highly complex or multi-column layouts may still need light cleanup, but the result is genuinely editable rather than a flat image.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
A scanned PDF is an image of a page with no text layer, so the converted Word file will contain the page image rather than editable text. To turn a scanned document into editable text, use the OCR (Image to Text) tool first, which applies optical character recognition.
Are images and tables in the PDF preserved?
Yes. Because LibreOffice performs a full document conversion rather than text-only extraction, embedded images and tables are carried into the Word document and remain editable in most cases. This is a significant improvement over text-only converters.
Will text colors and formatting be preserved?
Text formatting like bold, italic, and underlining are usually preserved, but text colors, custom fonts, and advanced styling may not transfer perfectly from PDF to Word. This is a limitation of LibreOffice's PDF conversion engine. The converted document will be fully editable, so you can adjust colors and formatting manually in Word if needed.
Is my document kept on your server?
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted in an isolated temporary directory, and deleted immediately once the .docx is returned — we never store or log it.
What is the maximum file size and page count I can convert?
The maximum upload size is 4 MB and the maximum is 40 pages. For larger PDFs, use our PDF Splitter tool to break it into smaller sections first, then convert each section.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Password-protected PDFs cannot be opened for conversion. Use the PDF Password tool to remove the password first, then convert the unlocked file to Word.