To convert a PDF to Word for free, open the File Converter, add your PDF, choose Word (DOCX) and tap Convert. The text and paragraphs come out as an editable .docx file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or WPS Office. The PDF is never uploaded, because the conversion runs inside your browser.
- Works on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac in any modern browser.
- Headings, paragraphs and page breaks are kept so the text is easy to edit.
- Scanned PDFs have no real text. Use OCR for those.
- No sign-up, no watermark and no page limit.
Step 1: Open the converter and add the PDF
Go to the File Converter and drop the PDF on the box, or tap Choose files. You can add several PDFs at once.
Step 2: Choose Word (DOCX)
Next to the file name, open the format menu and pick Word (DOCX). If you only need the words, choose TXT instead.
Step 3: Convert and download
Tap Convert. A short PDF takes about a second. Tap Download to save the .docx file, then open it in Word or upload it to Google Docs to edit.
What the Word file keeps
The converter reads the real text in the PDF, groups lines into paragraphs, joins words that were split with a hyphen at the end of a line, and turns larger text into headings. Each PDF page starts on a new page in Word. Images, columns and exact fonts are not copied, so the result is best for editing and reusing text, not for a pixel-perfect copy of the layout.
What about scanned PDFs?
A scanned PDF is just photos of pages, so there is no text to copy. The converter tells you when that happens. Use the free Image to Text (OCR) tool to read the text from the page images, or convert the PDF to JPG first and then run OCR on the pages.
Is it safe for private documents?
Yes. Many PDF to Word websites upload your file to their server. This converter downloads the program to your browser and does all the work on your own device, so contracts, CVs and bank letters stay with you.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF to Word conversion free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on pages or files.
Can I convert PDF to Word on my phone?
Yes. It works in Chrome or Safari on Android and iPhone. The Word file is saved to your Downloads.
Why is my Word file empty?
The PDF is probably a scan, so it has no real text. Use the Image to Text (OCR) tool for scanned PDFs.
Will the layout look exactly the same?
The text, headings and paragraphs are kept for easy editing. Images, columns and exact fonts are not copied.
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