PDF to Word
Transform any PDF into a fully editable Word document. Tables, headings, fonts, and images are reconstructed with high fidelity — all in your browser.
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Everything you need to convert PDF to Word
Professional-grade conversion with 24 powerful features — all running in your browser.
Layout Preservation
Maintains the original PDF layout — paragraphs, columns, margins, and spacing are faithfully reconstructed in the Word document.
Editable Text Output
All extracted text becomes fully editable Word text — not images. Change fonts, sizes, colors, and content freely in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Heading Detection
Automatically detects headings from font size and styling. H1, H2, and H3 tags are applied to create a proper document outline.
Table Reconstruction
PDF tables are detected and converted to native Word tables with aligned columns, rows, and headers. Edit cells directly in Word.
Image Extraction
Images and graphics from your PDF are extracted and embedded in the Word document at their original positions and resolution.
Page Range Selection
Convert the entire PDF or select specific pages like 1-5, 8, 10-12. Skip irrelevant sections and save processing time.
Batch Conversion
Queue multiple PDF files and convert them all to Word documents in one session. Download individually or as a ZIP archive.
Custom Filename
Name your output .docx file exactly what you want before downloading. No auto-generated or generic filenames.
Live Text Preview
See extracted text in a side-by-side preview before downloading. Navigate pages, verify accuracy, and adjust settings.
OCR for Scanned PDFs
Scanned or image-based PDFs are automatically detected. OCR technology extracts text with 95%+ accuracy on clear documents.
Font Style Mapping
PDF fonts are mapped to the closest Word equivalents. Bold, italic, and underline styles are preserved in the output.
Hyperlink Preservation
Clickable links in the original PDF are preserved as functional hyperlinks in the Word document. Internal and external links both work.
List Detection
Bulleted and numbered lists are detected from formatting and converted to proper Word list elements with correct nesting.
Paragraph Reconstruction
Text fragments from the PDF are intelligently grouped into logical paragraphs based on spacing, indentation, and content flow.
Multi-Column Support
Documents with multi-column layouts are detected and converted with correct reading order. Columns become sequential content in Word.
Metadata Transfer
Document title, author, subject, and keywords from the PDF are carried over to the Word document properties automatically.
Real-Time Progress Tracking
Watch each page convert in real-time with a progress bar and per-page status. Know exactly how long is left.
100% Client-Side Privacy
Your PDF never leaves your browser. All extraction and conversion happens locally — no uploads, no servers, zero tracking.
Instant Download
Click convert and your .docx file downloads immediately. No waiting for email, no processing queues, no delays.
No File Size Limits
Convert PDFs of any size or page count. No 50MB cap, no 50-page limit, no daily task restrictions. Unlimited conversions.
No Watermarks
Clean output with no branding, no ads, no watermarks. Your Word document looks professional and is ready to use.
No Signup Required
Open the page, drop your file, convert, download. Zero friction — no account, no email, no credit card needed.
Mobile Optimized
Fully responsive — convert PDFs to Word on your phone or tablet with the same features and privacy as desktop.
Word & Google Docs Compatible
Output .docx files open perfectly in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and any modern word processor.
Convert PDF to Word in 3 steps
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Your document stays in your browser — never uploaded to any server.
Configure & Convert
Choose conversion mode, page range, and options. Click convert and watch the real-time progress as text is extracted.
Download Your DOCX
Review the preview, then download your fully editable Word document. Open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Frequently asked questions
How does PDF to Word conversion work?
PDFly uses pdf.js to extract text, images, and positioning data from your PDF. It then reconstructs the content as a Word document using WordprocessingML XML, which is the native .docx format. Text becomes editable paragraphs, tables become Word tables, and headings are detected from font sizes. Everything happens in your browser.
Will the converted Word document look exactly like the PDF?
The conversion preserves the content and structure closely — paragraphs, headings, tables, and lists are maintained. However, since Word uses editable elements rather than fixed rendering, minor differences in spacing or font substitution may occur. The result is fully editable, unlike a static image export.
Is the text editable or is it an image?
All text is converted to editable Word text — not images. You can change the text content, font, size, color, and formatting directly in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice. This is a key advantage over tools that simply embed page images.
Can I convert scanned PDFs?
Yes. Scanned or image-based PDFs are automatically detected and processed with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. Text is extracted from scanned images with 95%+ accuracy on clear documents. The OCR runs entirely in your browser.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. PDF to Word runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your PDF is read locally, processed locally, and the .docx file is generated on your device. Zero network transfers occur during conversion. You can verify this in your browser Network tab.
Are there any limits?
No. Convert PDFs of any size, any page count, as many times as you want. No file size caps, no daily limits, no page restrictions. Completely free with no watermarks added to your output.