PDF to Word & Word to PDF Converter - Free Online

Convert PDF to editable Word documents (DOCX) or convert Word files to PDF format. Preserves formatting, fonts, images, and layout. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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PDF to Word Conversion

Extracts text from your PDF and creates an editable Word document (DOCX). Text content is preserved with page markers. Perfect for editing PDF text or extracting content.

Format Preservation

Maintains original formatting, fonts, and layout during conversion

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Convert PDF to Word or Word to PDF with one click

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What is PDF to Word & Word to PDF Converter?

Our bidirectional converter seamlessly transforms PDFs to editable Word documents (DOCX) and Word files to PDF format. PDF to Word conversion preserves text, formatting, fonts, images, tables, and layout—perfect for editing contracts, reports, or resumes. Word to PDF creates professional, universally compatible documents ideal for sharing, printing, or archiving. All conversion happens locally in your browser using advanced document processing algorithms—files never uploaded to servers, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive business documents, legal contracts, financial reports, or personal files.

How to Use PDF to Word & Word to PDF Converter

Upload your PDF (to convert to Word) or Word document (to convert to PDF) by clicking or drag-dropping.

The converter processes your file locally, preserving formatting, fonts, images, tables, and layout structure.

For PDF to Word: receive editable DOCX. For Word to PDF: receive universally compatible PDF.

Download your converted file instantly—all processing happens on your device for complete privacy.

Key Features

Bidirectional Conversion: Convert PDF to Word DOCX or Word to PDF in one tool

Format Preservation: Maintains fonts, formatting, images, tables, and document layout

Editable Output: PDF to Word creates fully editable DOCX files for modifications

Universal Compatibility: Word to PDF creates files viewable on any device/platform

Text Recognition: Preserves text selection and editing capabilities

Image Retention: Maintains all images, graphics, and charts with original quality

Table Conversion: Accurately converts tables between PDF and Word formats

Complete Privacy: All processing in browser—files never uploaded to servers

Large File Support: Handle documents up to 2GB

Unlimited Free: No limits, no watermarks, no account required

Fast Processing: Instant conversion using WebAssembly technology

Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile—any device with browser

Use Cases

Contract Editing: Convert PDF contracts to Word for editing terms, then convert back to PDF for distribution

Resume Updating: Convert PDF resumes to Word for updates, then save as PDF for job applications

Report Modification: Transform PDF reports to Word for revisions, comments, or formatting changes

Document Archiving: Convert Word files to PDF for long-term storage and universal compatibility

Legal Document Preparation: Edit PDF legal forms in Word, then convert to PDF for filing or signing

Academic Papers: Convert PDF research papers to Word for citations, then PDF for submission

Business Proposals: Edit PDF proposals in Word, update pricing/terms, convert back to PDF for clients

Form Filling: Convert PDF forms to Word for easier completion, then PDF for submission

Template Creation: Convert PDF templates to Word for customization, save variations as PDF

Collaborative Editing: Convert PDF to Word for team editing, finalize as PDF for stakeholders

About PDF to Word & Word to PDF Converter

Our converter uses advanced document processing algorithms for accurate format conversion. PDF to Word conversion employs optical layout analysis to identify text blocks, images, tables, and formatting structures, then reconstructs them as editable Word elements using OOXML (Office Open XML) specification. Text extraction preserves fonts, sizes, and styles; tables maintain cell structure and formatting; images are embedded with original resolution. Word to PDF rendering uses HTML5 Canvas andPDF.js to create PDF documents maintaining all formatting, fonts (embedded), images, and layout from the source DOCX. The converter handles complex documents including multi-column layouts, headers/footers, footnotes, and embedded objects. All processing uses WebAssembly for native-speed performance entirely in-browser without server dependencies.

💡 Pro Tip

For best PDF to Word results: Use PDFs originally created from Word (better conversion than scanned PDFs), expect minor formatting adjustments in complex layouts (manual tweaking may be needed), convert text-heavy PDFs (image-heavy PDFs work but create large Word files). For Word to PDF: Use standard fonts for better compatibility, embed images rather than linking, check PDF preview before downloading to verify formatting. For editing PDF forms, try converting to Word, editing, then converting back—often easier than PDF editors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will PDF to Word conversion preserve my formatting exactly?

Conversion preserves most formatting including fonts, font sizes, bold/italic, colors, alignment, tables, and images. However, PDF and Word have different layout systems—complex layouts (multi-column designs, precise spacing, custom formatting) may require minor adjustments after conversion. Text-based PDFs convert better than image-heavy or scanned documents. Tables, lists, and standard formatting convert accurately. Headers/footers, footnotes, and page numbering are preserved. For best results, PDFs originally created from Word convert most accurately.

Can I convert scanned PDFs to editable Word documents?

Scanned PDFs (images of text) require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to become editable. Our converter works best with text-based PDFs (digitally created documents). For scanned PDFs, use our Image to Text (OCR) tool first to extract text, then copyinto Word, or consider OCR-enabled PDF editors. Text-based PDFs (where you can select/copy text in a PDF reader) convert to editable Word perfectly. If your PDF is a scan/photo of a document, OCR is needed before Word conversion.

Why should I convert Word to PDF instead of just saving as PDF?

While Word has 'Save as PDF' functionality, our converter offers advantages: works on any device without Word installed (mobile, tablets, Linux), processes large files browsers may handle better than Word, maintains privacy (browser-based vs. Word cloud), faster for users without Word license, identical PDF output quality. Use Word's built-in feature if you have Word open; use our tool when working remotely, on mobile, or without Word access. Both create equivalent PDFs.

Is it safe to convert confidential documents?

Completely safe. All conversion happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly—your files never leave your device, never uploaded to servers, never stored anywhere Exchange. No data transmission, no server access, no privacy concerns. After conversion, close the page and all data (original and converted files) is deleted from browser memory. Safe for converting confidential business contracts, financial reports, legal documents, medical records, NDAs, or any sensitive materials requiring privacy compliance (GDPR, HIPAA).

Will tables and images convert correctly between PDF and Word?

Tables generally convert well, maintaining cell structure, formatting, and data. Simple tables convert perfectly; complex tableswith merged cells, nested tables, or intricate formatting may need adjustment. Images embed in Word at original resolution, maintaining quality. Image positioning may shift slightly in complex layouts. Charts and graphs convert as images (not editable charts). For documents heavily reliant on tables/images, expect 85-95% accurate conversion with minor manual adjustments needed for perfection.

What's the maximum file size I can convert?

Our converter handles files up to 2GB, though browser memory limits affect very large documents (500MB+). Most business documents (10-50MB) convert comfortably. For extremely large files (100MB+), processing may take longer and desktop browsers perform better than mobile. If conversion fails on large files, try splitting the PDF using our PDF Splitter, convert sections separately, then merge Word documents or combine PDFs as needed.

Can I edit the Word document after conversion?

Yes! Converted Word documents (DOCX) are fully editable in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, or any word processor supporting DOCX format. Edit text, modify formatting, adjust tables, replace images, add content—full editing capability. This is the primary benefit of PDF to Word conversion—transforming view-only PDFs into editable documents. After editing, convert back to PDF using our tool for distribution or archiving.

Why does my converted Word document look slightly different from the PDF?

PDF is a fixed-layout format (pixels/positions), Word is a flow layout format (text flows between margins). The converter approximates PDF layouts in Word, but perfect pixel-identical matching isn't always possible. Differences you might see: slight spacing variations, minor font substitutions if original fonts aren't available, page break positions, footnote placement. Text content, tables, and images remain accurate—layout may need minor tweaking for perfect, matching. This is normal for all PDF-to-Word converters due to fundamental format differences.

Can I convert password-protected PDFs to Word?

No, encrypted PDFs must be unlocked first. Use our PDF Unlocker tool to remove password protection, then convert the unlocked PDF to Word. This security measure ensures only authorized users can modify protected documents. If you have the correct password, unlock first, convert to Word, edit as needed. For security-sensitive documents, you can re-encrypt the PDF after converting back from Word if needed.

Which is better: converting to Word DOC or DOCX?

Our converter outputs DOCX (modern Word format) which is better than DOC for several reasons: smaller file sizes (compressed), better compatibility with modern Word versions (2007+), supports more features, widely accepted standard. DOCX works in Word 2007+, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and all modern word processors. If you need DOC for legacy systems, convert DOCX to DOC using Word or Google Docs. For 99% of uses, DOCX is the right choice.

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