PDF to Word Converter

Get the text out of a PDF into an editable Word document.

Convert to Word

Gets the text out of your PDF into an editable .docx, with headings, bullets and page breaks. Page layout, tables and pictures are not rebuilt.

Read scanned pages (OCR)
Only pages with no selectable text are read this way. The language data downloads the first time.
Everything runs in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded.
Guide

How to convert a PDF to Word

1

Add your PDF

Drop the PDF you want to edit.

2

Choose OCR if it is scanned

If the pages are pictures of text, keep OCR on and pick the language.

3

Download the .docx

Open it in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and edit.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. The PDF is read and the Word file is built in your browser, so the document stays on your device.

Will it look exactly like the PDF?

No. This tool brings over the text, with headings, bullet points and page breaks. It does not rebuild columns, tables, pictures or exact fonts. For a document where layout matters most, check the result in Word.

What about scanned PDFs?

Pages that are pictures of text have nothing to copy, so they are read with OCR (more than 50 languages). OCR can make mistakes, so proofread the result.

Does it work with Hindi, Urdu or Arabic?

Text that is selectable in the PDF is carried over, and right-to-left text is set right-to-left in Word. For scanned pages, pick the language so OCR reads it correctly.

Why is some text out of order?

PDFs store text as positioned pieces, not paragraphs, so multi-column pages and unusual layouts can come out in a different order. Edit in Word to fix it.

Can it convert a password-protected PDF?

Not directly. Remove the password first, then add the file.

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