Convert PDF to editable Word documents - Free, accurate, preserves formatting.
Convert PDF to Word in seconds. OCR technology available for scanned documents.
Preserves fonts, images, tables, headers, footers, and layout accurately.
Files are encrypted and automatically deleted after processing. Your privacy matters.
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Convert on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android. Responsive design.
Extract text from scanned PDFs and image-based PDFs with OCR.
Click "Choose PDF to Convert" or drag and drop your PDF file
Choose DOCX (recommended) or DOC format for your output
Wait a few seconds while we convert with OCR support
Click download to save your editable Word document
Sometimes you need to edit a PDF, but PDFs aren't really meant for editing. That's where converting to Word comes in handy. This converter turns your PDF into an editable Word document so you can make changes, update text, or reuse the content however you need.
PDFs are great for sharing because they look the same everywhere. But when you need to edit something - maybe update your resume, tweak a contract, or pull text from a report - Word gives you that flexibility. You can change text, move things around, update images, and work with others on the same document.
You upload your PDF, pick whether you want DOCX or DOC format, and the conversion happens automatically. The conversion happens in the cloud, so it works the same whether you're on a newer computer or an older device.
Students updating papers, professionals fixing resumes, businesses tweaking contracts, marketers repurposing content - anyone who needs to edit a PDF can use this tool.
DOCX is the newer format (since Word 2007) and it's usually better - smaller files, more reliable, works well with modern software. We recommend DOCX unless you specifically need to work with someone using an older version of Word. In that case, DOC might be the better choice.
DOC is the older Word format from Word 97-2003. It's still useful if you need compatibility with older systems or users who haven't upgraded. Choose DOC only if you specifically need to work with older versions of Microsoft Word.
Our converter includes OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology that can extract text from scanned documents, image-based PDFs, and screenshots. The OCR recognizes many languages and tries to maintain formatting and layout. This works well for converting scanned paper documents to editable Word files.
People use this converter for various tasks. Maybe you have a PDF resume that needs updating, or a contract that needs changes before signing. Sometimes you just need to extract text from a PDF report for a presentation. You can convert PDF forms to Word templates, update marketing materials, or extract data from invoices. If you have scanned documents, the OCR feature can handle those too.
If you're working with PDFs, you might also find our other tools useful. Try compressing PDFs to reduce file size, merging multiple PDFs into one document, or splitting a large PDF into smaller files. For converting the other way, check out our Word to PDF converter.
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The converter works with many languages, so whether your PDF is in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, or another language, it should handle it. It preserves special characters and formatting.
For good results, use clear PDFs (not blurry scans if possible). If your PDF has selectable text, that usually converts better. Keep files under 20MB for faster processing. DOCX works well for most modern setups, but if you need compatibility with older Word versions, DOC is available too. Scanned documents? The OCR feature can read text from images.
Real situations where converting PDF to Word saves hours of work and makes editing possible.
Got a contract from a client as PDF but need to update dates, clauses, or payment terms? Instead of retyping everything, convert to Word and edit the specific sections. A procurement manager saved 2 hours by converting a 28-page vendor agreement to update delivery schedules across multiple clauses—editing took 15 minutes instead of recreating the entire document.
Academic journals often require Word format for final submissions, but you've been working in PDF. Grad students convert their PDF drafts to DOCX to add advisor comments, track changes, or incorporate feedback from committee members. The ability to use Word's reviewing tools turns a rigid PDF into a collaborative document.
Sales teams receive template proposals as PDFs but need to personalize them for each client—changing company names, adjusting pricing tables, updating case studies. Converting to Word lets you maintain professional formatting while swapping in client-specific details. One sales director reduced proposal prep from 90 minutes to 20 minutes per client.
Quarterly reports come in PDF but you want to use last quarter's structure for this quarter. Extract the layout, headings, and charts to Word, then update the numbers and analysis. Financial analysts do this regularly—pulling a 45-page annual report format into Word, then refreshing just the data sections while keeping charts and tables intact.
Before converting PDFs, ask yourself: do I have the original Word file somewhere? Converting works great but keeping source files organized saves time. If you're the one creating PDFs for others, maintain a "source files" folder with editable versions. That said, when you don't have the source—inherited files, external vendors, old archives—conversion is your friend.
Scanned PDFs rely on OCR (optical character recognition) to extract text. If your scan is crooked, low-resolution, or has coffee stains, accuracy drops. Try to work with 300 DPI scans when possible. Black-and-white scans actually work better than color for text-only documents—smaller file size, clearer contrast. If OCR results seem off, check the source scan quality.
Magazines, brochures, and multi-column documents won't convert perfectly—expect to spend time reformatting. The text will be there, but columns might collapse, text boxes might shift, and images could move around. For these documents, plan for 10-15 minutes of cleanup work. Simple documents—reports, letters, contracts—usually convert with minimal issues.
Locked PDFs won't convert. If your PDF asks for a password to open or edit, you'll need to remove protection first. This isn't about bypassing security—you need legitimate access. Ask the sender for the password or use PDF unlocking tools if you have authorization. Trying to convert secured files just wastes time with error messages.
✓ Solution: Open the PDF in a viewer, enter the password, then save an unlocked copy before converting.
Tables convert, but borders, cell spacing, and merged cells sometimes get messy. If the table is critical—financial data, pricing sheets—double-check alignment and numbers after conversion. Cell contents are accurate, but the visual structure might need adjustment. Don't send converted tables to clients without reviewing them first.
✓ Solution: Budget 5 minutes to reformat tables. Use Word's "Convert Text to Table" feature if tables break completely.
If you just want to copy a paragraph or grab some text, you don't need full conversion. Select and copy directly from the PDF—most PDF readers allow text selection. Convert when you need to make structural edits (changing headings, reorganizing sections, adding content). For quick text grabs, conversion is overkill.
✓ Solution: Use Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) to find text in PDFs, then copy what you need. Convert when editing is the goal.
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