PDF to Word
Extract the text from your PDF into an editable .docx file — entirely in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Drop your PDF here
or click to browse
When you need to edit the content of a PDF — fix a typo, reformat text, copy passages into another document — this tool gets the text out fast. It uses PDF.js to read the text layer your PDF already contains, then structures it into paragraphs and writes a standard .docx file you can open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice. Nothing is uploaded; the whole process runs in your browser tab.
One important caveat: this is text extraction, not layout recreation. The Word document will have your text in reading order, but it won't reproduce tables, multi-column layouts, images, or the exact visual design of the original. If you need a perfect replica, a professional desktop tool like Adobe Acrobat is better suited for that. If your PDF is a scan (no text layer), use the Extract Text (OCR) tool first.
How to Use
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Drop your PDF onto the upload area, or click to browse.
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The tool extracts text page by page and shows progress as it goes.
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Download the .docx when it's ready — open it in Word, Google Docs, or any compatible editor.
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If the tool reports no text found, your PDF is likely a scan. Run it through Extract Text (OCR) first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Word document look exactly like my PDF?
No — this tool is honest about that. It extracts your text into clean, editable paragraphs. Tables, columns, images, and complex layouts are not reproduced. Use it when you need the text to edit, not a pixel-perfect copy.
My PDF is scanned. Can I still convert it?
Scanned PDFs are images with no embedded text, so there is nothing for this tool to extract. Run the PDF through Extract Text (OCR) first to create a text layer, then come back here.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Text extraction uses PDF.js — the same engine built into Firefox — running entirely in your browser tab. The docx file is assembled locally too. Nothing touches a server.
What types of PDFs convert best?
Reports, articles, contracts, and academic papers with a clear single-column layout work best. Multi-column documents and slide decks lose their layout but keep the text. Scanned documents need OCR first.
What about password-protected PDFs?
If your PDF has a password, unlock it with the Unlock PDF tool first, then convert it here.