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PDF to Word

Extract PDF text in your browser and download an editable DOCX or RTF file with page breaks preserved. No uploads.

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Turn PDF text into an editable Word document

PDFs are great for sharing, but editing usually means retyping or paying for desktop software. When the file already contains a text layer, you can extract those words in the browser and download a .docx or .rtf file that opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or Google Docs.

What transfers and what does not

This converter rebuilds paragraphs from positioned text spans. Headings and body copy generally survive, while multi-column layouts, embedded images, and complex tables may need manual cleanup. Scanned pages without OCR text export as blank sections until you run them through an OCR workflow first.

Related tools: PDF to Text for a lightweight .txt export, PDF to Markdown for documentation repos, and PDF Metadata Editor to fix title and author fields before sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. pdf.js reads the file locally and docx.js builds the Word package in memory.

Should I pick DOCX or RTF?

DOCX is the modern default for Word. RTF is useful when an older editor only accepts rich text format.

Why is the Word file mostly empty?

The source PDF is probably image-based. Use OCR software first, then convert the searchable PDF here.

Does password protection work?

Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked before text can be read. Try the PDF Password Remover if you know the password.

Can I edit the result in Google Docs?

Yes. Upload the downloaded DOCX or RTF to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs.