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Free PDF to Word Converter Online

Need to change the text in a PDF? Add your file, convert it, and download a Word document you can edit like any other. It's free, with nothing to install.

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How to Convert PDF to Word for Free

Add your PDF, press Convert, and download an editable Word file in three steps.

  1. STEP 01

    Add your PDF

    Choose the file from your device, or drag it onto the page.

  2. STEP 02

    Press Convert

    Give it a moment while the Word file is built in your browser.

  3. STEP 03

    Download and open it

    Save the file, open it in Word, and look it over before you send it on.

What you get

Convert PDF to Editable Word Documents

What you get back is a Word file (.docx) with real text in it. You can type over it, move it around and change the fonts, instead of working with a picture of a page. It's a free way to turn a PDF into a Word doc without retyping a single line.

What Converts Well — and What to Check

Best results

PDFs made from Word or Google Docs

PDFs saved from Word, Google Docs or similar come across best, because the text inside them is already real text.
Good results

Simple text and image pages

Simple pages of text and images usually look close to the original.
Worth checking

Tables, columns and unusual fonts

Tables, several columns and unusual fonts can shift a little, so check them in Word after conversion.

Tip: if you can select and copy words in your PDF, it's a normal digital file and will convert well.

Why Use Our Online PDF to Word Converter?

  • It's free

    You don't pay to convert a PDF to Word, and nothing is stamped on your document.

  • No account needed

    Nobody asks for your email before you start.

  • Your original stays as it was

    You get a new Word file and the PDF isn't changed.

  • Straight answers

    We tell you what usually converts well and what needs a check, instead of promising a perfect copy.

  • Any device

    Phone, tablet or computer: if it has a browser, it works.

  • Nothing to install

    To change a PDF to Word, a browser tab is enough here. It works on a laptop, a phone or a shared computer.

Privacy matters

What Happens to My PDF When I Convert It?

Your browser converts the file on your own device, so the PDF is never sent to us. If you'd like the details, they're in our Privacy Policy.

Quick troubleshooting

If Something Looks Off

The layout moved

Complex layouts can shift during conversion. Check tables and columns in Word, fix spacing by hand. Your PDF is never changed.

I can't edit the text

Scanned pages are pictures of text, so there's nothing to edit. Try a clearer scan, or ask for a digital copy.

My file won't load

It may be damaged, locked or over the 300 MB limit. Unlock it, save a copy from the source program and retry.

PDF to Word Converter FAQs

How can I convert PDF to Word for free?
Add your PDF, press Convert and download the Word file. There's no fee, and you can use it without signing up.
Can I convert a PDF to an editable Word document?
Yes. The Word file holds real text, so you can type over it, move it and format it like any other document.
Does this PDF to Word converter work online?
Yes. It works in your browser, so you add a file, convert it and download the result without installing anything.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Not as editable text. A scan is a picture of a page, and turning it into text needs text recognition (OCR), which this tool doesn't do. Use a digital copy of the file if you have one.
Will my PDF formatting stay the same after conversion?
Mostly, for simple documents. Plain text and images usually come across well. Tables, columns and unusual fonts can shift, so check the Word file before you send it.
Do I need to install software to convert PDF to Word?
No. You use it right on this web page, so no program or app has to be added first.
Is there a file size limit?
You can convert PDF files up to 300 MB.