How to convert PDF to Word
- Tap Choose file and pick a PDF that has selectable text.
- Optionally type the pages you want, or leave it empty for the whole file.
- Press Convert to Word and download the .docx file.
- Open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or WPS Office and edit.
What is kept and what is not
- Kept: the text and its paragraphs, in reading order, so you can edit and copy it.
- Not kept: pictures and the exact page layout, such as columns and text boxes.
- Scanned PDFs: a scan is only a picture of a page and has no text inside, so there is nothing to convert. You would need OCR software for those.
This makes the tool best for letters, notices, reports, resumes and articles where the words matter most.
Safe for private documents
Conversion happens inside your own browser. Your file is not uploaded to our server, so Aadhaar copies, marksheets, bank statements and office papers stay on your phone or computer. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark, and it works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.
How to check if your PDF has text
Open the PDF and try to select a word with your finger or mouse. If the word highlights, the PDF has text and will convert. If the whole page is selected like a photo, it is a scan.
Headings and pages
Larger text in the PDF, such as titles and section headings, is made bold in the Word file so the structure is easy to see. A page break is added between PDF pages, so each page starts on a new page in Word. You can convert only some pages by typing them, which is quicker for long reports. After converting, use the styles in Word or Google Docs to format headings, and add pictures again where you need them.
Related tools
- Only need the plain text? PDF to Text is faster.
- Finished editing? Turn it back with Word to PDF.
- Tables in your PDF? Try PDF to Excel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to Word for free?
Choose your PDF, press Convert to Word and download the .docx file. It is free with no sign-up.
Why does my converted file have no text?
The PDF is probably a scan, which is a picture of a page with no text inside. Those need OCR software.
Will the layout stay the same?
The text and paragraphs are kept, but pictures and the exact layout are not.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The file is processed inside your browser and is never sent to our server.
Can I open the file on my phone?
Yes, in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or WPS Office for Android and iPhone.