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PDF to Word Online
Turn a PDF's text, tables, and layout into an editable DOCX file you can open directly in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
- No sign-up, no watermark
- Files encrypted and auto-deleted
- No installation — runs right in your browser
- Fast processing on desktop and mobile
Read our full guide: How to Convert a PDF to Word Online (Free, No Software) →
How to use PDF to Word online
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Upload your files
Drag and drop or click to select your file(s). Uploads go directly to encrypted cloud storage over HTTPS. (PDF)
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Run the tool: PDF to Word
Processing happens instantly in the cloud — no software to install, works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.
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Download the result
Get your processed file via a secure temporary link. All files are deleted automatically about a day after upload.
Frequently asked questions
Will the formatting be preserved?
Text and paragraph structure carry over cleanly; complex multi-column layouts or heavily designed pages may need minor manual cleanup in Word, since PDF has no native concept of editable columns.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Run OCR PDF on it first — scanned pages have no underlying text layer, so a direct PDF-to-Word conversion of a scan will produce an empty or image-only document.
Does it work with tables?
Yes, table structure is detected and rebuilt as native Word tables where the source PDF has clear cell boundaries.
Why does my Word file look different from the PDF?
Because a PDF does not store paragraphs — it stores glyphs at fixed coordinates. Conversion has to infer the document back out of that, so text and page breaks come across reliably while heavily designed multi-column layouts reflow. Expect an editable draft, not a pixel copy.
Can I open the result in Google Docs or Pages?
Yes. The output is a standard DOCX, so it opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer and Apple Pages without conversion.
I only need the text, not a Word file. Is there a faster way?
If you want the words for notes or a prompt rather than a document to edit, PDF to Markdown gives you clean structured text in one step. Use PDF to Word when the deliverable really is a Word document.