PDF to Word (Text Extraction)
Get the text out of a PDF as an editable Word document. It works best for text-heavy files such as letters and reports, because only the text is carried over, not the layout.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
Guide: How to Convert a PDF to an Editable Word Document Online
How to use the PDF to Word
- 01Drop one or more PDF files into the box, or click it to choose them.
- 02Conversion starts straight away, one file after another.
- 03Download each .docx file, or all of them as a ZIP.
- 04Open the file in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and tidy up headings and spacing as needed.
Good to know
Runs on your device
PDFs are read by your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Text only
Lines are joined into paragraphs, and each PDF page starts a new page. Images, tables, fonts and columns are not kept.
Real .docx output
A standard Word document that Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and WPS open. Larger text becomes Heading 1 or Heading 2.
Several files at once
Add several PDFs at once and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded?
No. The text is extracted in your browser, and your files never leave your device.
Will it look like the original PDF?
No. This tool extracts text, not layout. Lines that belong together are joined into plain paragraphs in Times New Roman, and a larger gap or a change of font size starts a new one. There is a page break between PDF pages. Pages with several columns may have their columns mixed together. Right-to-left text such as Arabic or Urdu is marked as right-to-left.
Are images and tables kept?
No. Images are left out, and table cells come through as lines of text.
Why do I get "No text found"?
The PDF has no selectable text, which usually means it's a scanned document or a photo. Run it through the OCR tool first to read the text from the image. If only some pages are scanned, the file still converts: the list shows which pages had no text, and the document has a note in their place.
What kind of file do I get?
A standard .docx file. Text that is clearly larger than the body text becomes Heading 1 or Heading 2, so it shows in Word's navigation pane, and each PDF page ends with a page break. Right-to-left text such as Urdu or Arabic is marked as right-to-left.
Can I convert password-protected PDFs?
Not directly. Remove the password first with the Unlock PDF tool (you'll need to know it), then convert.