PDF to Word Converter
Convert PDF to Word online with preserved formatting. Extract text, tables, and images into fully editable DOCX documents. Fast, accurate conversion.
Convert following formats from and to PDF: DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, RTF, TXT
Frequently Asked Questions About PDF to Word Conversion
Why convert PDF to Word instead of editing the PDF directly?
Word gives you full editing control: rewrite paragraphs, change fonts, reorder sections, and use Track Changes for collaboration. PDFs are designed for fixed layouts—editing them is cumbersome and often results in broken formatting. Converting to Word transforms a read-only document into a fully editable workspace.
Will my formatting, fonts, and layout survive conversion?
Most formatting transfers accurately: headings, paragraphs, bullet lists, tables, and images remain intact. Complex layouts (multi-column pages, text boxes, watermarks) may require manual adjustment. Fonts are preserved if they're standard; unusual fonts may be substituted. Hyperlinks, bookmarks, and comments are retained.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to an editable Word document?
Yes, but only if you use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) first. A scanned PDF is just a picture of text—Word can't edit it without OCR. Use an OCR tool to extract text from the scan, then convert the OCR result to Word. Without OCR, you'll get a Word file containing images, not editable text.
What happens to tables, images, and charts during conversion?
Tables convert to native Word tables with editable cells. Images are embedded as picture objects you can move or resize. Charts from PDFs become static images—if you need an editable chart, recreate it in Word using the original data. Overall, visual elements transfer well, though positioning may shift slightly.
How do I handle password-protected or encrypted PDFs?
You must remove the password before conversion. Open the PDF in a viewer (Adobe Reader, Preview, etc.), enter the password, then print or save it as an unprotected PDF. Most converters cannot decrypt password-protected files—attempting conversion will fail with an authentication error.
Should I save as .doc or .docx after conversion?
Always use .docx (Word 2007+). It's the modern standard: smaller file sizes, better recovery from corruption, and full support for current Word features. .doc is a legacy format from Word 97-2003—use it only if you must share with someone on ancient software. For all other cases, .docx is the clear choice.