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PDF to Word

Turn a PDF with selectable text into an editable Word file: headings, bold and lists carry over. Scans are not supported.

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Files uploaded for processing expire after 24 hours. Online drafts expire after the last save: 24 hours without an account, 48 hours with an account. Expired data is then deleted by automatic cleanup.

What this tool does

Turn a PDF with selectable text into an editable Word file: headings, bold and lists carry over. Scans are not supported.

What is kept

  • Headings, as Word heading styles (navigation pane)
  • Bold, italics and bulleted or numbered lists
  • Words hyphenated across lines, joined back

Good to know

  • Images are not included in the Word file
  • Multi-column layouts are placed one after the other in reading order
  • Use a PDF with selectable text. Scans and photos cannot be read in this version.

Tips

  • For layout-heavy documents (posters, brochures), edit the PDF directly instead

How to use PDF to Word

  1. 1

    Upload your file

    Drag and drop your document or choose it from your device.

  2. 2

    Make your changes

    Use the tools to adjust your document. The preview updates instantly.

  3. 3

    Download

    Export your finished document in one click.

About PDF files

PDF (Portable Document Format) was created by Adobe and is an ISO standard (ISO 32000). It looks identical on every device, which makes it the reference format for contracts, invoices and forms.

About Word files

Word documents (DOCX) are Microsoft Word's editable format, based on Office Open XML. They are ideal for drafting but can look different from one computer to another.

Frequently asked questions

My PDF is scanned, does it work?

Use a PDF with selectable text. Scans and photos cannot be read in this version.

Will the layout be identical?

The content and structure are kept, not the exact position of every element. That is what makes the document easy to edit in Word.

Is PDF to Word secure?

Transfers use TLS encryption. Files uploaded for processing expire after 24 hours. Online drafts expire after the last save: 24 hours without an account, 48 hours with an account. Expired data is then deleted by automatic cleanup.

Do I need to install anything?

No. PDF to Word works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. You can upload, edit and preview your document at no cost. A subscription is only required to download the result.

How do I cancel?

You can cancel at any time from your dashboard in two clicks. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

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