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PDF to Word Converter

Extract selectable text from PDF files into an editable Microsoft Word DOCX document — completely free, with no file uploads. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Best for: Text-based PDFs such as reports, invoices, research papers, and forms with selectable text.
Input: PDF documents (up to 100 MB).
Output: Editable Word DOCX files.
Limitation: Scanned or image-only PDFs require OCR first — use the OCR tool.

How to Convert PDF to Word

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF, or click to browse. Files stay on your device.

2

Choose Layout

Pick “Paragraphs by page” for clean output, or “Preserve line breaks” to match the original structure.

3

Download DOCX

Click Convert, then download your editable Word document instantly.

Key Features

  • 100% browser-based: Your file never leaves your device. No server upload, no account required.
  • Two output modes: Merge text per page or preserve the original line-by-line structure.
  • Optional page headings: Adds “Page 1,” “Page 2,” etc. to help navigate long documents.
  • Compatible output: Standard DOCX files that open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice.

Privacy & Security

PDF to Word conversion in ConvertPDF is entirely client-side. Your PDF is processed by JavaScript running inside your browser tab. No content is sent to ConvertPDF servers or any third party. You can verify this by watching the Network tab in your browser's developer tools while using the tool.

Limitations

  • Scanned PDFs: If your PDF has no selectable text, use the OCR tool first.
  • Complex formatting: Tables and columns may not be perfectly preserved. The tool prioritises readable text extraction.
  • Password-protected PDFs: Remove the password with the Password tool before converting.

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