PDF to Word

Convert a PDF into an editable Word (.docx) document that keeps headings, tables and images where possible.

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How to use PDF to Word

  1. Add your PDF. Click the upload area or drag and drop your file (PDF). It is sent over an encrypted connection for processing.
  2. Choose your options. Adjust the settings for PDF to Word if they are shown, or keep the defaults for a quick result.
  3. Run PDF to Word. Press the "PDF to Word" button and wait a moment while your PDF is processed.
  4. Download the result. Your DOCX result downloads straight away. Process another file whenever you like, with no limits or sign-up.

Why use PDF to Word?

  • Free with no sign-up and no watermark
  • Deleted after you download the result, or within about an hour
  • Encrypted transfer to a temporary workspace
  • Works on phone, tablet and desktop

Common uses for PDF to Word

  • Edit a contract or CV that only exists as a PDF.
  • Reuse text and tables from a report in a new document.
  • Update an old brochure without rebuilding it from scratch.

Privacy and security

Converting this type of file needs specialist software, so your PDF is sent over an encrypted connection to a temporary workspace on our server and on to CloudConvert, a third-party conversion service. We send it only to produce your result and ask CloudConvert to delete it as soon as the conversion finishes; CloudConvert's own terms apply to what it handles. Our copy is deleted when you download the result, or after about an hour if you don't. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Frequently asked questions

Will the layout be perfect after conversion?

Simple documents convert very accurately. Complex layouts with many columns or unusual fonts may need minor touch-ups in Word.

Is PDF to Word free to use?

Yes. PDF to Word is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.

What happens to my PDF when I use PDF to Word?

Converting this type of file needs specialist software, so your PDF is sent over an encrypted connection to a temporary workspace on our server and on to CloudConvert, a third-party conversion service. We send it only to produce your result and ask CloudConvert to delete it as soon as the conversion finishes; CloudConvert's own terms apply to what it handles. Our copy is deleted when you download the result, or after about an hour if you don't.

What file types does PDF to Word accept?

PDF to Word accepts PDF and produces DOCX.

Is there a file size limit for PDF to Word?

You can process files up to 50 MB each.

Does PDF to Word work on my phone?

Yes. PDF to Word is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.

Guides and tips

DocumentConverting PDF to Word: What Actually Happens to Your FormattingWhy PDF-to-Word conversion sometimes reflows text or shifts layout, and how to get better results.

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