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Convert PDF to Word

Turn a text-based PDF into an editable Word document with paragraphs and headings rebuilt.

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Paragraphs and headings are rebuilt from the text and font sizes on each page and saved as an editable Word document.

Drop a PDF here or click to choose onePDF files up to 100.0 MB each.

Processed on this device with your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

How it works

When you need to edit the words of a PDF, a clean Word document is often more useful than a pixel copy full of text boxes. This converter reads the text of each page with pdf.js, re-joins lines into paragraphs (including words hyphenated across lines), recognises headings by their larger font size and writes a .docx with Word's own Heading 1-3 styles, so the navigation pane and a table of contents work straight away.

Be clear about what you get: the text, paragraphs and headings. Columns, tables, images, fonts, colours and exact positions are not reproduced, and each PDF page starts a new Word page. It works best for PDFs exported from a word processor, such as letters, reports and CVs.

Scanned PDFs are images and contain no text: run OCR PDF first, then convert the searchable result.

What converts well, and what does not

In the PDFIn the Word file
Paragraphs, including words hyphenated across linesRejoined into normal paragraphs
Headings set in a larger fontWord Heading 1, 2 or 3 styles
Bulleted and numbered listsPlain paragraphs, not Word list formatting
Tables and multiple columnsText in reading order, without the table grid
Images, logos, colours and fontsNot carried over
A scanned pageNothing, until OCR PDF adds a text layer

For a CV, letter or report that you exported to PDF and now need to update, this gets you back to editable text in seconds; restyle it in Word afterwards. For a form or a design-heavy brochure, it is usually quicker to edit the PDF directly with Edit PDF.

How to use it

  1. Choose a PDF.
  2. Convert all pages or type a range.
  3. Click Convert to Word and check the text preview.
  4. Download the .docx and open it in Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. The file is read and processed by your browser on your device; nothing is sent to a server. The PDF engine is downloaded from this site the first time you use a tool and then runs on your device.

Will my Word file look exactly like the PDF?

No. The tool rebuilds the text structure (paragraphs and headings), not the design. Tables, columns, images and fonts are simplified. For an exact look, keep the PDF.

Why is my Word file empty?

The PDF is probably scanned. Run OCR PDF to add a text layer, then convert again.

How are headings detected?

The most common font size on a page is taken as body text; short lines set clearly larger become Heading 1, 2 or 3 depending on how much larger they are.

Can I convert only some pages?

Yes. Choose "Only these pages" and type ranges such as 1-3, 7.

What if my PDF is password-protected?

The tool will say so. If it is your file and you know the password, remove the protection with Unlock PDF first, then use the unlocked copy here.

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