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Convert PDF to Word documents instantly with our free online converter. With 217,000+ monthly searches for "pdf to word" and a traffic potential of 347,000, this is one of the most sought-after PDF tools. Our advanced OCR technology accurately extracts text from both digital and scanned PDFs, preserving formatting, fonts, tables, and images. Everything processes in your browser—your files never leave your device.
100% Free • No File Uploads • Advanced OCR • 100+ Languages Supported
Transform your PDF into an editable Word document in 4 simple steps
Upload your PDF by clicking 'Select PDF Files' or drag and drop
Supports PDF files up to 50MB. Multiple files can be converted at once.
Choose conversion options (preserve formatting, OCR settings, language)
Enable OCR for scanned PDFs. Choose from 100+ languages for text recognition.
Click 'Convert to Word' to start the conversion process
Processing happens entirely in your browser—no server uploads required.
Download your editable Word document (.docx format)
Download individual files or all as ZIP. Edit immediately in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
The most accurate and privacy-focused PDF to Word converter available online
Industry-leading optical character recognition accurately extracts text from scanned documents, images, and low-quality PDFs with exceptional precision.
Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens locally using WebAssembly—no uploads, no cloud processing, no data collection.
Maintains original fonts, paragraphs, tables, images, headers, footers, and complex layouts for professional-quality Word documents.
OCR supports English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and 100+ other languages for global document conversion.
No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no watermarks. Convert unlimited PDFs to Word without creating an account.
Convert multiple PDF files to Word simultaneously. Download individually or as a convenient ZIP archive.
Real-world scenarios where PDF to Word conversion saves time
Convert PDF contracts to Word for editing terms, updating dates, or making revisions before finalizing agreements.
Example: Update a lease agreement's terms and dates without retyping the entire document.
Transform PDF resumes into editable Word format to update work experience, skills, or contact information.
Example: Quickly update your resume for a new job application when you only have the PDF version.
Convert research papers, theses, or academic articles from PDF to Word for citations, revisions, or collaborative editing.
Example: Extract and edit sections from published papers for research synthesis.
Use OCR to convert scanned PDFs, images of documents, or photographed text into editable Word files.
Example: Digitize old printed documents or handwritten notes into searchable, editable text.
Edit quarterly reports, proposals, or presentations received as PDFs without recreating from scratch.
Example: Update last quarter's report with new data instead of rebuilding the entire document.
Convert PDF forms to Word to create editable templates for repeated use with different data.
Example: Transform a PDF application form into a reusable Word template.
Step-by-step guides for every platform
Works perfectly in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on Windows 10/11. No Microsoft Word required.
Best experience in Safari or Chrome on macOS. No Pages or Word installation needed.
Works on all Linux distributions. Open the DOCX in LibreOffice Writer.
Full functionality in Safari on iOS 15+. Open results in Pages or Word for iOS.
Works in Chrome on Android 10+. Open DOCX in Google Docs or Word.
See how we compare to popular conversion tools
| Feature | PDFyogi | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | Adobe Acrobat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to use | ✓ | Limited | 2/day free | Trial only |
| No file uploads to servers | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| OCR for scanned PDFs | ✓ | Paid only | Paid only | ✓ |
| 100+ languages supported | ✓ | Limited | Limited | ✓ |
| Preserves formatting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch conversion | ✓ | ✓ | Paid only | ✓ |
| No watermarks | ✓ | Paid only | Paid only | ✓ |
| No account required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile-friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Get the best results from your conversions
Auto mode detects whether pages are scanned or digital, applying OCR only where needed for faster processing and better accuracy.
For best text recognition accuracy, select the primary language of your document. Multi-language documents work best with the dominant language selected.
Keep 'Extract Images' enabled to preserve charts, logos, photos, and diagrams in your Word document exactly as they appear in the PDF.
While we preserve most table formatting, complex nested tables or merged cells may need minor adjustments in Word after conversion.
Digital PDFs convert more accurately than scanned documents. For scans, use 300 DPI or higher resolution for best OCR results.
Upload multiple related PDFs at once to convert them simultaneously. Download all as ZIP for organized file management.
Simply upload your PDF to PDFyogi, select your conversion options (OCR settings, language), and click 'Convert to Word'. Your editable DOCX file will be ready to download in seconds—completely free with no watermarks.