Convert PDF to Word
Turn any PDF into a fully editable Word document (.docx). Fix typos, update numbers, or restructure a contract — with OCR for scanned PDFs, all in your browser.
Why convert PDF to Word here
Fully editable
Get a .docx you can open and change in Word, Google Docs, or Pages.
OCR for scans
Turn scanned or image-based PDFs into real, editable text.
Private by design
Your PDF stays on your device — nothing is uploaded or stored.
No signup
Free, unlimited conversions with no account and no watermark.
The easiest way to edit a PDF document
PDFs are great for sharing, terrible for editing. If you need to change a paragraph, correct a name, or update a table in a PDF, the fastest path is to convert it into a Word document, edit it, and export it back to PDF. That's exactly what this tool does — and it runs entirely in your browser, so you don't have to trust an unknown server with a contract, invoice, or personal document.
For scanned PDFs — where the "text" is really an image — enable the Scanned PDF (use OCR) toggle. We'll load an in-browser OCR engine (Tesseract) to recognize the characters on each page and turn them into real editable text in your .docx.
How to convert PDF to Word
- Drop your PDF into the upload area above (or click to browse).
- If your PDF is a scan or photo, flip the OCR toggle on.
- Click Convert to Word. We'll extract text page by page.
- Click Download DOCX and open the file in Word, Google Docs, or Pages to edit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to Word?
Upload the PDF above, click Convert to Word, and download the resulting .docx. Open it in Word, Google Docs, or Pages to edit.
How do I edit a PDF document?
Convert it to Word first. Once you have a .docx, you can freely edit text, structure, and formatting, then export back to PDF.
Does this handle scanned PDFs?
Yes — enable the OCR toggle before converting. We run Tesseract in your browser to recognize text inside page images.
Will the layout be exact?
Text, headings, and paragraphs are preserved. Very complex multi-column layouts, precise positioning, and vector graphics may need touch-up in Word.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Conversion runs locally with JavaScript and WebAssembly — nothing is sent to a server.
Is there a file size or page limit?
There's no fixed limit. Very large or complex PDFs depend on your device's memory, especially when OCR is enabled.
All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your PDF and the Word document we generate are never uploaded to a server — perfect for confidential contracts, HR paperwork, and personal records.