How to convert a PDF to Word
- Add one or more PDF files.
- Start the conversion: the layout is rebuilt as a Word document.
- Download the DOCX file and edit it freely.
Need to fix a contract you received as a PDF, update an old resume whose Word file is long gone, or reuse the text of a tender or official form? This tool rebuilds the document as DOCX: paragraphs, headings, tables, pictures and layout are recreated so you can edit them directly in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs.
Results are best with PDFs made by software (exported from Word, an invoicing app or a website). Scanned or photographed documents contain no real text, so their pages come out as pictures inside the Word file. Run the file through the OCR tool first to make its text readable, or use PDF to Text with the OCR option.
After converting, double-check sensitive details such as amounts, reference numbers or dates. You can convert up to 50 PDFs at once; a password-protected PDF must be opened with Unlock PDF first. All files are deleted after 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to Word for free?
Upload the PDF and click Convert: you get a .docx you can open in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs (upload it to Drive and choose Open with Google Docs). Text, headings, tables and images stay editable; nothing is installed.
Is PDF to Word free?
Yes, free, with no sign-up and no watermark, for up to 50 files at once.
Is the layout kept?
The tool recreates the PDF's paragraphs, tables, pictures and columns in the Word file. Very busy layouts may need a few touch-ups.
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
Scanned pages come out as pictures because they contain no text. Use the OCR tool first to make the text readable.
My PDF has a password. What should I do?
Open it with Unlock PDF first (you need to know the password), then convert it.
Which app opens the result?
The DOCX file opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs or Pages on Mac.
Are my documents safe?
Yes, they are processed in memory and deleted automatically after 30 minutes, and never shared.