PDF to Word Converter
Turn a PDF into an editable Word (.docx) document, right here in your browser. Free, no signup, no watermark, and nothing is uploaded. Works best on PDFs that hold real text, and there is a second option for scans.
This converter reads the text out of your PDF and rebuilds it as an editable Word (.docx) file you can open in Word, Google Docs, or Pages. Drop in a PDF and download the Word document. It all happens in your browser, so the file is never uploaded. A scan is a picture of a page rather than text, so your browser finds nothing to read: convert it anyway and we will then offer you a server conversion that can read the text out of the picture.
Up to 50 MB · converted on your device, nothing uploaded.
Choose a PDF to begin.
If that result is not what you needed, there is a second way to convert this file. Our server can read text out of scanned pages, and it holds complicated layouts together better. It uploads your PDF over an encrypted connection, converts it, then deletes it straight away. 2 free per day, files up to 25 MB and 50 pages. A try that fails still counts as one of the two.
Best on PDFs that hold real text. Scans and very complex tables or layouts may still need a little tidying in Word.
Don't take our word for it, prove it: turn on airplane mode, or unplug your Wi-Fi, before you convert. The default mode still works with zero network connection, because your PDF is read and rebuilt entirely on your device, nothing is sent anywhere. Reconnect before trying the optional server mode, which needs the internet by design.
How to convert a PDF to Word
Click the box above to choose a PDF, or drag one straight in. Then click Convert to Word. Your browser reads the text out of the PDF, rebuilds it as an editable .docx, and a download link appears for the Word file, usually in a second or two.
It works best on PDFs that hold real text, the kind exported from a word processor, browser, or report tool. It keeps the words, paragraphs, and headings; very complex multi-column layouts and tables may need a quick tidy-up in Word. A scanned document is a picture of a page with no text behind it, so your browser finds nothing to pull out. That is what the optional server conversion is for: it reads the text out of the picture, and for most scans it does give you an editable document.
About your privacy: the default conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device. If you choose the optional server conversion, that file is uploaded over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, converted, and immediately discarded. Nothing is stored, logged, or shared.
The browser mode handles PDFs up to 50 MB with no daily cap and no account. If a scan comes back empty, or a complex layout doesn't come out clean, the same page offers a second option once the first conversion has run: a 25 MB, 50-page server conversion, 2 free per day, that trades a brief upload for a better result on harder files. The file is converted and discarded immediately after. Each try counts against the two, even when the result disappoints, so we check the size and page count on your device first and tell you before you spend one.
Who this converter is built for
Legal and contracts. NDAs, leases, and client agreements often contain terms nobody wants sitting on a third-party's server, even briefly. Converting in-browser means the document never has to leave the machine it's already on.
Students and researchers. Turning a lecture-note PDF or a journal article into an editable Word file to annotate or cite is common on shared or public library computers, devices where you don't want to leave files behind on someone else's upload history.
HR and small business. Offer letters, policies, and resumes carry names, salaries, and addresses. The same no-upload logic that protects legal documents applies here.
How does this compare to other free PDF to Word converters?
Every comparison below is a factual, checkable claim about how each tool works today, not a knock on the competition. For pricing on the paid tiers too, see the full PDF to Word alternatives & pricing comparison.
| Converter | Runs in your browser | Optional server fallback | Free limits | Signup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tools Berry | Yes, by default | Yes: 25 MB, 50 pages, 2/day, discarded after use | 50 MB browser mode | No |
| PDF Edit | Yes, client-side only | None, so no fallback for files the browser struggles with | Not published | No |
| ExactPDF | Markets "100% local" for core PDF tools, but its own disclaimer states Office-format conversions run through a temporary LibreOffice server | N/A, server-based for Office conversions | Not published | No |
| Sejda | No, files are uploaded | N/A, always server-based | 20 pages per Word conversion, 3 tasks/hour | No |
| iLovePDF | No, files are uploaded | N/A, always server-based | 15 MB per task, 1 conversion per tool on the free tier; ad-supported | No |
Frequently asked questions
Is this PDF to Word converter free?
Yes, completely free, with no signup and no watermark on the result.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
The default in-browser conversion uploads nothing, your PDF stays on your device. There is also an optional "server conversion" for scans and harder layouts; that one uploads your PDF over an encrypted connection, converts it, and discards it right after.
Will my formatting be kept?
It rebuilds the text, paragraphs, and headings from text-based PDFs. Because it runs privately in your browser, very complex layouts and tables may need a little cleanup in Word.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Partly. A scan is a picture of a page, so the in-browser converter has nothing to pull out of it. The optional server conversion can read the text out of the picture, and usually does give you an editable Word document. Choose your file and convert in the browser first; the server option then appears underneath the result.
Is there a file size limit?
The in-browser converter takes PDFs up to 50 MB, which covers almost any document, and very large files simply take a little longer because the work happens on your own device. The optional server conversion is stricter: up to 25 MB and up to 50 pages, twice a day.
How is this different from other PDF to Word converters?
Most free converters, including iLovePDF, Smallpdf, and ExactPDF's Office-format conversions, upload your file to a server before converting it. This one converts in your browser by default, so nothing leaves your device, and it still offers an optional server mode for scans and harder files, something browser-only tools like PDF Edit don't have.
Can I convert a PDF to Word with no internet connection?
Yes, for the default browser mode. Once the page has loaded, turn off Wi-Fi or switch to airplane mode and the conversion still works, because your PDF is read and rebuilt entirely on your device. The optional server mode does need an internet connection.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?
No. It runs in your web browser with no install and no signup, for either the browser conversion or the optional server conversion.