PDF to Word
Convert selectable PDF text to an editable Word document locally in your browser.
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How to use this tool
- Add a PDF that has real, selectable text using the file picker or drag-and-drop. If your PDF is a scan (image-only pages), run OCR first and convert the OCR'd result instead.
- Choose a conversion mode: Reflowed text merges PDF lines into flowing paragraphs that re-wrap to the page width, while Visual layout keeps line breaks and page breaks closer to the original PDF.
- Start the conversion. After it finishes, the result shows a fidelity summary: how many pages had a usable text layer, how many were skipped, and whether any tables were found.
- Download the .docx file, open it in Word, and spot-check headings, tables, and any pages flagged as skipped scanned content.
About this tool
Convert selectable PDF text to an editable Word document locally in your browser. The converter rebuilds paragraphs and basic tables, but does not include images or preserve original fonts and exact spacing. Complex layouts need review in Word, and scanned pages need OCR first. No document is uploaded.
Privacy & limitations
Scanned or image-only pages have no text to extract, so they are skipped rather than guessed at — run OCR first and convert the OCR'd PDF for full coverage. Images are not embedded: photos, logos, and diagrams from the source PDF do not carry over into the Word file. Complex multi-column or floating layouts are flattened into a single reading order, so sidebars, text boxes, and overlapping content are not reproduced. Fonts and exact spacing are not preserved: the output uses Word defaults and will not match the source PDF pixel-for-pixel. Table detection is best-effort and only handles simple whitespace-aligned or ruled tables without merged cells; complex tables may come through as plain paragraphs. Headings are inferred from font-size jumps and can be wrong — verify the document structure in Word before publishing.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I convert PDF to Word without losing formatting?
Exact formatting is not preserved. The converter rebuilds selectable text, headings, and simple tables, but omits images and uses Word defaults for fonts and spacing. Multi-column layouts become a single reading order. Run OCR before converting scanned pages, and review the result in Word.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Not directly. Scanned or image-only pages have no text to extract, so they are skipped rather than guessed at. Run the PDF through OCR first to add a text layer, then convert the searchable file. Expect to proofread, because OCR can misread characters.
What is the difference between reflow and visual mode?
Reflow joins lines into flowing paragraphs, which is best for editing. Visual mode keeps each line of the PDF as its own paragraph and starts a new Word page for each PDF page, so the line breaks stay closer to the original. Try reflow first and switch if the paragraphs look wrong.
Why are my headings or tables wrong in the Word file?
Headings are inferred from jumps in font size, so they can be wrong. Only simple tables with ruled or whitespace-aligned cells are detected, and merged cells may come through as plain paragraphs. Check the structure in Word before you publish or send the document.