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Free PDF to Word Converter

A PDF to Word converter is a tool that reads the text in a PDF and rebuilds it as an editable Word document (DOCX). This one runs entirely in your browser, so you can convert PDF to DOCX without uploading the file or signing up.

Drop a PDF here or choose a file

Text-based PDFs up to 25.0 MB. The first 50 pages are converted so your browser stays responsive.

Your PDF is read on this device and is never uploaded. No account is needed.

Summary

File and document details

No PDF loaded yet. Choose a file, try the sample, or paste text into the preview.

Pages
1
Words
0
Headings
0
Paragraphs
0
List items
0

What to expect

  • Text, headings, paragraphs, bullet lists, numbered lists, and page breaks are rebuilt as editable Word content.
  • Scanned PDFs are images of text. They need OCR before this converter can read them.
  • Tables, multi-column pages, images, fonts, and colors are not recreated, so complex layouts may need cleanup in Word.

Extracted text

Start a line with #, ##, or ### for headings, - for bullets, and 1. for numbered items. Leave a blank line between paragraphs. A --- Page 2 --- line marks a page boundary.

Load a PDF or add text to enable the download.

Word preview

How the document will be structured

The Word structure preview appears here after you load a PDF.

How to convert PDF to Word

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop a PDF into the converter or choose a file. It opens in your browser and is never uploaded.

  2. 2

    Review the extracted text

    Check the text preview and fix any headings, paragraphs, or list items that need attention.

  3. 3

    Choose page break handling

    Keep the page breaks from the PDF, or turn them off to let the text flow continuously.

  4. 4

    Download the Word document

    Select Convert and download .docx to save an editable file for Word, Google Docs, or Pages.

What converts well and what does not

  • Text PDFs work best: reports, letters, contracts, resumes, and articles exported from Word, Google Docs, or a browser convert to clean, editable text.
  • Structure is rebuilt: larger text becomes Word headings, wrapped lines are joined into paragraphs, and bullet and numbered lists become real Word lists.
  • Scanned PDFs need OCR: a scan is an image of text, so there is nothing to extract until an OCR tool has recognized the words.
  • Complex layouts need cleanup: tables, sidebars, images, fonts, and colors are not recreated, so check those sections in Word after converting.

FAQ

PDF to Word questions

What is a PDF to Word converter?

A PDF to Word converter is a tool that reads the text in a PDF and rebuilds it as an editable Word document (DOCX). You can then change the wording, formatting, and layout in Microsoft Word or a compatible editor.

Is this PDF to Word converter free and private?

Yes. There is no account, watermark, or upload. Your PDF is read and converted by your browser on your own device, and the DOCX file is created locally.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?

Not directly. A scanned PDF holds pictures of pages instead of selectable text, so it needs OCR first. Run OCR in a scanner app or PDF program, then convert the result or paste the recognized text into the preview.

Will the Word document look exactly like my PDF?

No. The converter keeps the text and its structure, including headings, paragraphs, bullet lists, numbered lists, and page breaks. Tables, columns, images, fonts, and colors are not recreated, so complex layouts may need cleanup.

How large a PDF can I convert?

You can convert PDFs up to 25 MB. The first 50 pages are processed so the browser stays responsive. For longer documents, split the PDF and convert it in batches.

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