How to convert PDF to Word online
Turning a PDF into an editable document takes under a minute and needs no software installed.
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Select your PDF
Click “Select PDF file” or drag and drop a document into the box above.
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Click Convert to Word
Your browser reads the text and rebuilds paragraphs and headings. A progress bar shows each page.
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Download your .docx file
The Word file downloads automatically. Open it in Word or Google Docs and edit as you like.
What converts well
Text documents
Reports, letters, contracts, notes and articles keep their text, paragraphs and headings.
Digital PDFs
PDFs exported from Word, Google Docs or other editors convert most cleanly.
Layout, borders and pictures
Each Word page matches the PDF page: borders, lines, coloured boxes, photos and logos stay exactly in place behind the editable text.
Scanned pages
Scanned pages are kept as pictures in the Word file. Their text is not recognized (no OCR yet), so it cannot be edited.
Complex layouts
Tables, multi-column designs and graphics may need small fixes after converting.
PDF to Word: frequently asked questions
Is the PDF to Word converter really free?
Yes. You can convert PDF to Word online for free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit.
Is it safe to convert a confidential PDF?
Your file is converted inside your own browser and is never uploaded to our servers or anyone else’s.
Will the Word file look exactly like my PDF?
Very close. Every page keeps its size, and text is placed where it is in the PDF with the same size, weight and colour. Borders, lines, coloured boxes, photos and logos are kept as a picture behind the text, so they look the same but are not separate Word shapes. If a PDF uses a font your computer does not have, Word shows a similar font.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Partly. Scanned pages are placed in the Word file as pictures, so the pages look the same. The text in them is not recognized yet (no OCR), so it cannot be edited or searched.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Not directly. Remove the password in your PDF viewer first, then convert the unlocked copy.
What is the maximum PDF size?
You can convert PDFs up to 100 MB. Very large files depend on your device’s memory.
Can I convert PDF to Word on my phone?
Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iPhone. For long documents, a laptop or desktop is faster.
Can I edit the converted file?
Yes. The download is a standard .docx file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and most other word processors.
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