Convert PDF to Word (DOCX) Online for Free
Need to edit a PDF? Our free PDF to Word converter turns your PDF into an editable Word document in a few clicks. It runs directly in your browser, so there is no software to install and no account to create.
How to Convert PDF to Word
- Select your file. Drop your PDF onto the tool or click to choose a file from your device.
- Click Convert to Word. The text is extracted from each page right away.
- Preview the result. A short preview of the first page lets you check the text.
- Download your DOCX. Open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and start editing.
Features
- Free to use: No sign-up, no trial period and no watermark on your document.
- Private: Files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.
- Page breaks kept: The page structure of your original PDF is preserved in the Word file.
- Works on any device: Use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android in any modern browser.
Which PDFs Convert Best
PDFs created from Word, Google Docs, accounting software or websites contain real, selectable text and convert cleanly. A quick test: open your PDF and try to highlight a sentence. If you can select the text, the converter can extract it.
Scanned PDFs are images of paper pages and contain no selectable text, so they need OCR software before conversion.
What to Expect from the Layout
This converter focuses on accurate text extraction. Complex designs such as multi-column brochures, embedded images and detailed tables are simplified, so you may need a few minutes of formatting in Word. If you need to keep a page exactly as designed, use our PDF to JPG tool and insert the image into your document.
Tips for Better Results
- Use the original PDF exported from Word or Google Docs rather than a printed and rescanned copy.
- Extract only the pages you need before converting, so the Word file stays short.
- Rotate sideways pages before converting so the text reads in the correct order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PDF to Word converter free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no account, daily limit or watermark.
Are my PDF files uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion happens in your browser, and your file stays on your device.
Can it convert scanned PDFs to Word?
Scanned PDFs contain images instead of text, so they cannot be converted directly. Use OCR software first, then convert the result.
Will the Word file look exactly like my PDF?
Not always. Text is extracted accurately, but complex layouts, images and tables are simplified and may need formatting in Word.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on iOS and Android as well as on desktop.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Please remove the password protection from the PDF first, then convert it.