PDF Tools

Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPEG, and PNG. Compress and optimize PDF files online with preserved layout, fonts, and formatting. Fast and accurate conversion tools.

PDF Tools

Optimize your PDF workflow

Use our PDF tools to convert, compress and extract exactly what you need.

Files are processed automatically on secure servers with privacy in mind.

  • Accurate conversions that preserve layout whenever possible
  • Works in the browser on any device
  • No registration required

Frequently Asked Questions About PDF Conversion

What file formats can I convert to and from PDF?

You can convert PDF to Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPT), Excel (XLSX), JPEG, and PNG. You can also convert Word, PowerPoint, Excel, images, and other formats to PDF. Each conversion tool preserves formatting, fonts, and layout as much as possible. Choose the format that matches your editing needs—Word for text editing, Excel for spreadsheets, or images for visual content.

Will my PDF formatting be preserved when converting to other formats?

Formatting preservation depends on the target format and PDF complexity. PDF to Word maintains most layout, fonts, tables, and images. PDF to Excel extracts tables into editable spreadsheets. PDF to images captures pages as static pictures. Complex layouts (multi-column, text boxes, watermarks) may require manual adjustment. For best results, start with digital PDFs (not scanned images).

Can I convert a scanned PDF or image-based PDF?

Yes, but scanned PDFs require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) first. A scanned PDF is just a picture of text—converting it directly to Word or Excel will produce images, not editable text. Use an OCR tool to extract text from scans, then convert the OCR result. For image-based PDFs, converting to JPEG or PNG extracts the pages as images you can edit in photo editors.

How do I choose the right PDF conversion tool?

Select based on your goal: PDF to Word for editing text and layout; PDF to Excel for extracting tables and data; PDF to PowerPoint for presentations; PDF to JPEG/PNG for images or web use. If you need to reduce file size, use PDF compression. For scanned documents, use OCR first, then convert to your desired format.

Are there file size limits for PDF conversion?

File size limits vary by tool and server capacity. Most converters handle files up to 50-100MB comfortably. Very large PDFs (200+ pages, high-resolution images) may take longer or require splitting. If conversion fails due to size, try compressing the PDF first, splitting it into smaller sections, or reducing image resolution in the source document.

What happens to password-protected or encrypted PDFs?

Password-protected PDFs cannot be converted until the password is removed. Open the PDF in a viewer (Adobe Reader, Preview, etc.), enter the password, then save or print it as an unprotected PDF. Most online converters cannot decrypt files—attempting conversion will fail with an authentication error. Always remove passwords before uploading for conversion.

Can I convert multiple PDF files at once?

Most online converters process one file at a time. For batch conversion, upload files sequentially or use desktop software with batch processing features. Some tools support multiple file uploads in a single session, but each file is processed individually. For large-scale batch operations, consider command-line tools or specialized batch conversion software.