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PDF to DOCX for editing. Convert PDF files to editable Word documents. Processing happens locally in your browser for speed and privacy.

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01 / Add a PDF

Choose the document to convert

Create a DOCX copy while deciding whether appearance or editability matters more.

Single file · Max 25 MB

Core processing stays in this browser after the page loads. Large files use device memory and may run slower.

Your original PDF is never modified; conversion creates a new DOCX copy.

PDF to Word

Convert PDF files to editable Word documents. Processing happens locally in your browser for speed and privacy.

Quick answer

How do I convert PDF to Word for free?

Upload your PDF, wait for conversion, then download the Word file. Your document is processed in your browser — not sent to external servers.

Privacy by default

Upload your PDF, wait for conversion, then download the Word file. Your document is processed in your browser — not sent to external servers.

How to convert PDF to Word

How to convert PDF to Word

Upload, convert, download

  1. 01

    Upload PDF

    Select a PDF to convert.

  2. 02

    Convert

    Wait for the conversion.

  3. 03

    Download

    Save the Word document.

Convert PDF to Word document

Convert PDF to Word document

Editable DOCX output

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100% in your browser

Files stay on your device. No uploads to our servers — ideal for confidential documents.

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No account required

Get started instantly. No registration, no credit card, no watermarks on exports.

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Fast local processing

PDF work runs locally in your browser for quick results — no round-trip to a server.

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Works everywhere

Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge on desktop and mobile — no install needed.

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Privacy by design

We never store your files. Processing happens in memory in your tab.

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Core tools free

Use without limits tied to an account — built for everyday document tasks.

PDF to Word FAQ

PDF to Word FAQ

Formatting, accuracy, and compatibility

Will my formatting be preserved?

Choose Visual pages to keep the exact look: each page becomes an image in Word, so the text isn't editable. Choose Editable text to edit in Word; the text is rebuilt into paragraphs, so complex layouts may shift.

Can I convert a scanned PDF?

A scan contains images, not text. Use Visual pages to keep its appearance. Editable text needs real text in the PDF, because there is no OCR.

What about tables and columns?

In Editable text mode, complex tables and multi-column layouts may need some cleanup in Word after conversion.

Can I convert a password-protected PDF?

Remove the password with Unlock PDF first, then convert the unlocked copy.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Conversion runs locally in your browser, so the PDF stays on your device.

Is it free?

Yes. No account is needed and there are no watermarks on the DOCX.

Learn before you process

PDF guides for this workflow

Get the answer, understand the trade-offs, then use the focused tool when you are ready.

How to convert PDF to Word and keep the formatting

Visual pages or editable text: what each mode keeps, what changes in Word, and how to handle scans and tables.

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