Convert a PDF to Word when you need an editable DOCX document. Start by checking whether the PDF contains selectable text or scanned images: that determines which converter to use.
Convert a text-based PDF to Word
- Open the PDF to Word converter.
- Choose a PDF within the 100 MB upload limit.
- Run the conversion and download the DOCX file.
- Open it in your word processor and compare it with the original PDF before making further changes.
Convert a scanned PDF to Word with OCR
If you cannot select text in the original PDF, its pages may be images. Use Scanned PDF to Word to recognize text with OCR. Choose the document language from the available options. OCR can misread small text, blurred scans and unusual characters, so proofread the result.
Will the layout stay the same?
PDF and Word represent a document differently. A converted file can need adjustments to line breaks, tables, columns, fonts or page breaks. Compare headings, numbers and paragraph order with the original. A readable PDF does not guarantee an identical editable layout.
Which tool should I use for a small correction?
For a short text change or an annotation, the PDF editor may be a better starting point. For a long rewrite or a new document layout, a Word file gives you more editing flexibility. After editing your DOCX, use Word to PDF to create a new PDF.
Check before sharing
- Verify names, dates, totals and other important values.
- Inspect tables and multi-column sections for misplaced text.
- Keep the source PDF alongside the converted file.
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