Text is extracted per page with pdf.js, grouped into paragraphs, and written to a .doc file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. Complex multi-column layouts, tables, and images are not reconstructed.
Convert PDF to Word
Beta — see limitations belowExtract the text of a PDF into an editable Word document.
Convert PDF to Word: Extract the text of a PDF into an editable Word document. Add your file to the tool above, apply it, and download the result — free, in any browser, with no sign-up.
- 100% free — no sign-up
- Files processed privately
- Fast — no upload wait
- No file-count limit
About this tool
How to use PDF to Word
1. Add your file
Drop your file onto the PDF to Word workspace above, or click to browse for it.2. Choose the options
Adjust the settings for pdf to word — the defaults work for most files.3. Download the result
The result is generated in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Click Download to save it.
Frequently asked questions
Will the formatting be identical?
No. This is a text-extraction converter — headings and paragraphs are preserved, but exact fonts, columns, tables, and image placement are not. It is ideal for reusing the words, not for pixel-perfect layout.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Only if the scan already has a text layer. For image-only scans, run the OCR PDF tool first.
Is PDF to Word free to use?
Yes. PDF to Word is completely free with no watermark, no account, and no file-count limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. Your documents never leave your device.
Which browsers are supported?
Any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. No extension or desktop app is required.
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