PDF to Word
Convert a PDF into an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file. Upload deleted after conversion.
Deleted after the job
Your file is sent securely, processed, then deleted immediately. Nothing is retained or shared.
Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
Converts layout, text, and many tables into a Word document you can edit. Complex designs and pure scans may need cleanup. Scanned? Run OCR first. Max 50 MB · up to 200 pages.
Drop a PDF to convert
PDF only · max 50 MB · text PDFs work best
How it works
- 1
Drop a text PDF
Works best on digital PDFs, not photos of pages.
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Convert
We build an editable .docx on the server.
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Download
Open it in Word or Docs. The PDF is deleted after conversion.
What pdf2docx can reconstruct
PDF to Word is for digital PDFs that already contain text. We run pdf2docx on the server and return a .docx. Headings, body runs, and many tables come across. Complex multi-column layouts and text-on-path often need cleanup in Word or Google Docs.
A scan (image-only pages) will usually become pictures inside the Word file, not selectable paragraphs. Run OCR PDF first if you need real text, then convert. That is slower and still not a perfect recreation of the original layout.
- Best: exports from Word, Google Docs, or a print-to-PDF driver with real fonts.
- Weak: camera photos of pages, or PDFs that are one JPEG per page.
- The PDF is deleted after conversion. We do not store the .docx.
About PDF to Word
PDF to Word turns a PDF into an editable .docx for Microsoft Word and compatible apps. Layout, text runs, and many tables are reconstructed when the PDF contains real text. Processing is ephemeral with zero long-term retention.
What people use it for
- Edit a PDF contract or letter in Microsoft Word
- Reuse text from a brochure without retyping
- Open a PDF in Google Docs via .docx
Privacy: Your PDF is uploaded over HTTPS, processed, returned to you, then deleted from our servers immediately. We do not retain or share your files.
Frequently asked questions
What Word format do I get?+
A .docx (Office Open XML) that opens in Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. We use pdf2docx on the server — not a screenshot of the page.
Will every PDF convert perfectly?+
Text-based PDFs convert best. Complex layouts may need cleanup in Word. Scanned (image-only) PDFs often become images inside the document rather than fully selectable text.
Is the PDF kept after conversion?+
No. Conversion is ephemeral: upload, convert, return the DOCX, delete temporary files.
What if the PDF is a scan?+
Run OCR first to add a text layer, then convert to Word. Image-only scans become pictures inside the DOCX.
More answers on the FAQ page and our privacy policy.
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