PDF to Word Converter Free
Convert PDF to Word online free, or convert Word to PDF. Extract editable text from any PDF as a .docx file. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Upload a Word document (.docx) and convert it to PDF using your browser's built-in print-to-PDF feature.
Drop your Word document here
or click to browse — .docx files supported
How to Convert PDF to Word
- 1Select the conversion direction at the top: PDF → Word or Word → PDF.
- 2Click the upload area or drag your file onto it. For PDF to Word, upload a .pdf file. For Word to PDF, upload a .docx file. Files load locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
- 3Click Convert then Download. For PDF to Word, a .docx file is saved containing the extracted text. For Word to PDF, a rendered PDF is saved to your device.
About Conversion Quality
PDF to Word conversion works best on text-based PDFs — documents that contain actual searchable text. Scanned PDFs (images of pages) cannot be converted this way; use the OCR tool to extract text from scanned documents instead.
The extracted Word file contains the text content from the PDF, organised into paragraphs. Complex layouts — multi-column text, embedded tables, custom fonts, headers and footers — may not convert with perfect fidelity. The output is best suited for re-editing the text content rather than reproducing the exact visual layout of the original.
Conversion Scenarios
| Scenario | Direction | Expected Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Edit text in a digitally-created PDF | PDF → Word | Good — text is accurate |
| Re-format a Word document as PDF | Word → PDF | Good — layouts render cleanly |
| Extract content from a form PDF | PDF → Word | Moderate — form labels may mix with values |
| Scanned document (image of page) | PDF → Word | Not supported — use OCR tool |
| PDF with complex tables | PDF → Word | Moderate — tables extracted as plain text |
| Simple single-column text report | PDF → Word | 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), use the OCR tool instead. This converter works only on digitally-created PDFs with an embedded text layer.
Review the Output
After converting PDF to Word, review the output. Paragraph breaks and formatting may differ from the original. Minor cleanup in Word or Google Docs is normal for complex layouts.
Unlock Before Converting
Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed. Use the PDF Password tool to remove the password first, then convert the unlocked file.
Word to PDF for Sharing
Converting Word to PDF is the most reliable way to ensure documents look identical on any device. PDF preserves fonts, spacing, and layout exactly as you designed them.
Combine with PDF Merge
After converting multiple documents to PDF, use the PDF Merger to combine them into a single file before sharing or archiving.
Save as .docx First
The tool only accepts .docx files for Word to PDF conversion. If you have an older .doc file, open it in Word or Google Docs and save it as .docx before uploading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the PDF to Word output have formatting issues?
PDF stores content as positioned elements on a page rather than a flowing document. Extracting text into Word requires reconstructing paragraphs from those positions, which can introduce extra line breaks, paragraph splits, or reordered content — especially in multi-column layouts, tables, or documents with headers and footers. Expect to do some light editing of the output.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
No. This converter works by reading the text layer embedded in a digital PDF. Scanned PDFs are images of pages and contain no text layer. To extract text from a scanned document, use the OCR (Image to Text) tool, which applies optical character recognition to interpret the image content.
What happens to images in the PDF when converting to Word?
Images embedded in a PDF are not included in the Word output — the converter extracts text content only. If you need the images preserved alongside the text, use a dedicated desktop application such as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Is my document uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion uses browser-based libraries: pdf.js for reading PDF text, and Mammoth.js for parsing Word documents. Your files never leave your device. The tool works identically with no internet connection after the page has loaded.
What is the maximum file size I can convert?
There is no server-side size limit. Practical limits depend on your browser's available memory. PDFs under 20 MB and Word documents under 50 MB convert quickly on any modern device. Very large documents may take a few seconds to process.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Password-protected PDFs cannot be read until unlocked. Use the PDF Password tool to remove the password first, then convert to Word.
Does the Word to PDF conversion preserve styles?
The converter renders a PDF from the Word document's text content and basic paragraph formatting. Complex styles — tracked changes, comments, embedded charts — may not render with full fidelity. Review the output PDF before sending.
Can I convert older .doc files (Word 97–2003 format)?
The tool supports .docx format (Word 2007+). Older .doc files are not supported. Open the .doc file in Microsoft Word or Google Docs and save it as .docx before uploading here.