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PDF to Word

Pull the text out of a PDF into an editable .docx.

Processed on your device
Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.

About PDF to Word

PDFs are built to be read, not edited — which is a problem the moment you need to update a paragraph in a document you only have as a PDF. This converter reads the PDF's text layer and packs it into a .docx you can open in Word, Google Docs or Pages. It deliberately prioritizes clean, editable text over pixel-perfect layout: you get your words back, ready to work with, rather than a fragile page-image imitation.

How to use PDF to Word

1
Add a PDF
Drop a text-based PDF (not a scan).
2
Convert
The text is read in your browser and packed into a .docx.
3
Edit in Word
Open it in Word, Google Docs or Pages and edit freely.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs inside your browser — your file is read from your device, processed in memory, and never sent to a server.
Why isn’t the layout preserved?
Faithful PDF→Word layout reconstruction is a hard problem. This tool focuses on getting your text out cleanly and editably; complex formatting, columns and images aren’t carried over.