PDF to Word
Convert your PDF to an editable Word document.
PDF to Word at a glance
The essentials before you convert.
- Pricing
- Completely free. No watermark on your document, and no account needed for single files.
- Input
- PDFs and images. Upload PDF documents, or JPG, PNG and other image formats.
- Output
- A fully editable .docx. Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages and LibreOffice.
- File limits
- Up to 80 MB per file. Convert three files at once, 120 MB in total, with a free account.
- Compatibility
- Any device. Phone, tablet or desktop, with direct import from Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.
- Privacy
- On-device in Browser mode. Files processed on our servers are deleted within one hour.
How to convert a PDF to Word online for free?
Why choose our PDF to Word converter?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a PDF to Word for free?
Upload your PDF above and click Convert to Word. The .docx downloads as soon as it is ready. There is no account, payment, watermark or trial, and you do not need to log in to convert a single file. Read the full guide
How do I convert a PDF to Word without messing up the formatting?
Use Server mode for documents with columns, tables or unusual fonts. It rebuilds the page as native Word paragraphs, tables and images rather than text boxes, so the layout survives editing. If a heading or line spacing shifts, it is usually one font the PDF did not embed, and fixing it in Word takes seconds.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to an editable Word document?
Yes. Scanned and photographed pages are detected automatically and run through OCR, so the Word file contains real text you can select and edit rather than a picture of the page. Clear, straight scans give the most accurate text. Read the full guide
How do I convert a PDF to Word without Adobe?
You do not need Adobe Acrobat or any installed software. The whole conversion happens on this page in any modern browser, on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone or Android.
Why can't I convert my PDF to Word?
The usual causes are a password on the file, a damaged or incomplete download, or a file over 80 MB. Remove the password with Unlock PDF, re-download a damaged file, or split a large file into parts. Scanned pages are not a problem, since they are converted with OCR. Unlock PDF
Can I open a PDF directly in Word?
Word can open some PDFs on its own, but it reflows them into text boxes and often loses tables, columns and images, and it cannot read scanned pages. Converting first gives you a cleaner document that is easier to edit.
Is it safe to convert a PDF to Word online?
Yes. Files travel over HTTPS, are never shared, and are deleted from our servers within an hour. For confidential documents, switch to Browser mode and the file never leaves your device at all.
Is there a free PDF to Word converter that works offline?
Yes. Install iHatePDF as an app from your browser and it becomes a free offline PDF to Word converter: in Browser mode the conversion runs on your device with no internet connection. There is no separate program to download or update.
Can I edit a PDF without converting it to Word?
Yes. If you only need to change some text, add an image or fill in a form, Editly edits the PDF directly and keeps its original fonts, so there is no round trip through Word. Open Editly
Is AI better for converting a PDF to Word?
Not for keeping the layout. Chat assistants read the text but rewrite it, and they cannot rebuild tables, columns or images faithfully. A dedicated converter is the right tool for an exact Word copy. If you prefer to ask in plain language, Buddy can run this converter for you.
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