PDF to Word conversion made simple

How to use our free online PDF to Word converter

1. Upload your file. Simply drag and drop your PDF or DOCX file to upload it and begin the conversion process.

2. Download your file. Once the conversion is completed, click on "Download your file" and choose where you want to save it.

Reasons to convert with us

A converter that works

Tired of using broken online tools that don't deliver on their promise? Our free converter works fast and doesn't mess with the quality or the formatting settings of your original file. Great content in, great content out.

Nothing gets shared

We don't collect or sell data to third parties. Whether you're uploading files for work or leisure, we safeguard your privacy by automatically deleting your uploaded file from our server as soon as you hit "Download".

No software needed

Get your work done directly in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or any other browser, without having to install a thing on your PC or laptop. Our free converter is available 24/7, as long as your device is connected to the internet.

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FAQs

How can I convert a PDF file to Word without any software?

If you don't want to install any specialized software on your device, you could simply use our secure PDF to Word converter. It's free and available 24/7, as long as you have a reliable internet connection.

How to edit a PDF in Word?

Unfortunately, you cannot open or alter a PDF file directly in Microsoft's word processing software. The only way you can make this work is if you first convert your PDF to the DOCX format with the help of either our online converter or the more advanced PDF Extra Desktop.

How to convert a PDF to Word without losing formatting?

Simple - by using a quality converter! Unlike most free online tools which often reduce the quality and break the formatting of the converted file, PDF Extra Desktop's solid converter ensures that your Word file's formatting and layout will always stay true to the original PDF.

How to convert a scanned PDF file to Word on a mobile device?

PDF Extra for iOS and Android turns your everyday camera into a professional scanner, allowing you to easily digitize your paperwork into a fully editable DOCX file on the go.

Will my converted Word document be secure?

We've taken all safety measures to make our online converter as safe as possible by deleting your private data the moment you download your converted file. If you're dealing with especially sensitive files, as an extra precaution you can use PDF Extra Desktop to ensure that nobody will be able to access your files.

Why can't I convert from PDF to Word?

If you're using our web converter, it's possible that you may have uploaded a file larger than 10 MB. If that's the case, try compressing it first before reuploading it. If you want to convert a file from PDF to Word on Windows, double-check that the file you want to convert ends in .docx or .pdf as you may have accidentally loaded an unsupported file.