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PDF to Word
Create a Word document from PDF pages and choose between editable content and layout-focused output.
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- 3Process
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Supported file types: .pdf. You can upload up to 2 files, and each file must be no larger than 25 MB.
Supported file types: .pdf. You can upload up to 2 files, and each file must be no larger than 25 MB.
Why Convert PDF to Word
PDF is built for consistent viewing and printing, not for editing - text, tables, and images are fixed in place. Converting to Word (.docx) turns that static layout back into an editable document.
The converted Word document retains the text, images, and page formatting, and remains editable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the formatting stay the same after conversion?
Simple, text-based PDFs usually convert cleanly. Complex layouts - multi-column pages, embedded tables, or PDFs made from scanned images - may need manual adjustment afterward, especially in editable text mode.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
Yes, but scanned pages are essentially images, so this tool needs to recognize the text first. For scanned documents, use PDF20's [OCR PDF](/ocr-pdf) tool before converting, or select an OCR-enabled option if offered, so the text becomes selectable and editable.
Why does my converted document have extra spacing or broken lines?
This usually happens with PDFs that use non-standard fonts, unusual character encoding, or complex table structures. Try the other conversion mode (editable text vs. layout-focused) - one often handles the source PDF better than the other.
Can I convert multiple PDFs into one Word document?
Currently each file converts to its own separate DOCX. If you need one PDF made of several files, use [Merge PDF](/merge-pdf) first, then convert the combined file.