PDF to Word
Convert text-based PDFs to DOCX files for editing.
Enable JavaScript to use the interactive tool. The instructions and examples below are available without it.
Was PDF to Word helpful?
How to use PDF to Word
- Select a text-based PDF.
- Convert it and open the DOCX in a compatible editor to review and continue editing.
Things to check
Complex layouts, tables, and scanned pages may not convert as expected.
Example task: Reuse text from a report you need to edit
Convert a PDF containing selectable paragraphs, then open the DOCX in a compatible editor. Use it as an editing draft rather than an exact replica of the PDF.
Check the result: Compare headings, paragraph order, tables, and images with the source. Correct the layout before sending the Word document to someone else.
Best for
Editing text extracted from a PDF
What it supports
One PDF up to 25 MB; extractable text and embedded images
What you get
DOCX containing extracted paragraphs and available images
Common questions and troubleshooting
Why are the columns or tables different in the DOCX?
A PDF describes page appearance rather than the editing structure of a Word document. Extracted paragraphs and images do not necessarily reconstruct columns, tables, or spacing. Treat the DOCX as a draft and rebuild those elements in your editor. Use the original authoring file when exact editable layout matters.
More context for this task
Prepare a PDF people can read, edit, and shareProcessing and privacy
Temporary file processing
This tool sends the files you select to Toolza only to perform the requested conversion or edit. Temporary uploads are removed after processing finishes.
Read the Privacy Policy for more information about data handling and service providers.