PDF to Word

Convert PDF to editable Word with accurate layout, headings and tables

100% free. This tool needs our server to do the work, so what you submit is sent there, processed and then discarded - it is never stored.

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PDF only · max 20 MB · max 30 pages · text-based PDFs convert best

Layout (columns, tables, fonts) is reconstructed to match the PDF as closely as possible. Scanned PDFs without a text layer need OCR first for editable text.

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About this tool

This PDF to Word converter rebuilds your PDF as an editable .docx, matching paragraphs, headings, tables and spacing as closely as possible. Straightforward reports, letters and text-heavy documents convert cleanly. Scanned pages that are only photos need OCR first if you want selectable text. Files up to 20 MB are supported.

Workflow

Convert a PDF into something editable

  1. 1PDF to WordFor prose and reports.You are here
  2. 2PDF to ExcelFor tables and figures.Open
  3. 3EditMake your changes in the editor.
  4. 4Back to PDFConvert the finished file back.Open

How to use this tool

  1. Add a PDF (max 20 MB)Drop the file in or browse to select it.
  2. ConvertEach page is analysed for text, tables and images, then rebuilt as a Word document with layout matched to the PDF.
  3. Download the .docxOpen the file in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or Pages and edit normally.
  4. Tidy if neededSimple documents usually need little cleanup. Complex multi-column designs may need a few adjustments.

Key features

  • Keeps paragraph flow, heading size and table structure close to the original PDF.
  • Keeps text editable, searchable and spell-checkable.
  • Preserves paragraphs, font sizing, bold/italic, tables and embedded images where possible.
  • Produces a standard .docx for Word, Google Docs and Pages.
  • Free to use with no account and no watermark.
  • Accepts PDFs up to 20 MB.

Common uses

  • Updating a contract or report when only the PDF remains.
  • Reusing sections of a document without retyping.
  • Fixing a typo in a finished PDF that must be reissued.
  • Translating or rewriting a document that arrived as a PDF.
  • Pulling a table out of a report into something you can edit.

Tips for better results

  • If you can select text in the PDF, conversion will work well. If not, it is a scan and needs OCR first.
  • Single-column reports convert best. Magazine-style layouts may need manual cleanup.
  • For a scanned document, use OCR Image to Text first, then paste into Word.
  • If you only need a few paragraphs, PDF to Text is faster than converting the whole file.
  • Keep files under 20 MB. Split large PDFs first if needed.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Converting a scanned PDF and expecting editable text without OCR.
  • Expecting a pixel-perfect match for complex designed pages. Word reflows text by design.
  • Assuming every merged-cell table survives intact. Complex tables may need repair.
  • Trying a password-protected PDF. Unlock it first with the PDF Unlocker.
  • Using conversion just to change one word. The Live PDF Editor can edit the PDF directly.

Supported formats

  • PDF → DOCX

Frequently asked questions

Add a PDF up to 20 MB and convert. The file is sent to our conversion server, rebuilt as a .docx and returned to you. Download it and open it in Word or any compatible editor.

Yes. There is no account, trial limit or watermark.

Yes. Rebuilding a PDF as an editable Word file is beyond what a browser tab can do, so the file is sent to our conversion server. It is processed in a temporary working folder that is deleted as soon as the job finishes - the file is not retained or used for anything else. If you need the document never to leave your device, use PDF to Text or the Live PDF Editor, which do run locally.

20 MB. Larger files should be split first.

Straightforward documents come out very close. Text, tables and images are preserved where possible. Heavy multi-column designs may need light cleanup because Word reflows content.

Scanned pages without a text layer are embedded as images so you do not lose content. For editable text, run OCR first.

Yes, where they can be detected. Simple tables and embedded images are included in the Word file.

Yes. PDF To Word is free for normal use with no account required, and ToolBox does not add a watermark to your result.

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