How to convert PDF to Word
- Drop your PDF into the box, or click to choose it.
- Wait a moment while the text, headings and lists are recognised. You'll see a preview.
- Click Download Word (.docx) and open it in Word, Google Docs or Pages to edit.
What gets converted
| In your PDF | In your Word document |
|---|---|
| Large titles | Heading 1 / Heading 2 styles (they appear in Word's navigation pane) |
| Bold section titles | Heading 3 |
| Body text | Normal paragraphs, with lines joined back into flowing text |
| Bullets and numbers | List items |
| Bold and italic words | Bold and italic formatting |
| Hyphenated line breaks | Re-joined words |
| Page breaks | Page breaks |
Private, fast and free
Most PDF converters upload your file to a server, convert it there and send it back. This one runs entirely in your browser: the PDF is read with Mozilla's open-source pdf.js and the Word file is written on your device. Nothing is sent anywhere, and there's no watermark, sign-up or daily limit.
Tips for the best results
- Text-based PDFs convert best: documents exported from Word, Google Docs or other software.
- Scanned PDFs contain pictures of text. Run them through Image to Text (OCR) first.
- Just need to change a few words? Edit the PDF directly with our PDF Editor, which keeps the original layout.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your web browser, so your document never leaves your device. That makes it safe for contracts, CVs, statements and other private files.
What formatting is kept?
Text, headings, paragraphs, bullet and numbered lists, bold and italic are converted into real Word formatting you can edit. Each PDF page starts on a new page in Word. Complex layouts such as multi-column magazines, text boxes, tables and images aren't rebuilt — for those, the text is kept in reading order.
Why is my Word file empty?
Your PDF is probably a scan — a picture of a page with no real text inside. Use our Image to Text (OCR) tool to recognise the text first, then paste it into Word.
Will it work with Google Docs or Pages?
Yes. The .docx file opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer and Apple Pages.
Is there a file size or page limit?
There's no fixed limit, and no sign-up. Very large PDFs (hundreds of pages) take longer and may be slow on older phones.