Why convert PDF to DOCX?
PDF keeps a document looking the same on any device, which is why it is the standard for sharing and printing.
DOCX is the editable document format used by Microsoft Word. Converting PDF to DOCX is useful when you need editable documents.
How to convert PDF to DOCX
- Drop your PDF file onto the box, or click to browse.
- Review the file in the list.
- Press Convert and wait for the progress bar.
- Check the preview of each result.
- Download each DOCX file.
What changes when you convert
- Only the text is converted. Layout, images and tables are not kept.
- DOCX files are usually smaller than PDF files, so expect the converted file to shrink.
PDF vs DOCX
| DOCX | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Microsoft Word document |
| Type | Document | Document |
| Compression | Document container | Zipped XML |
| Typical file size | Medium | Small |
| Best for | sharing documents that must look the same everywhere | editable documents |
| Opens in | every browser, phone and computer | Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and most office apps |
How this converter works
Your file is opened in the browser, the text is extracted, and a new DOCX file is built from it. Nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Drop your PDF file into the converter above, press Convert, then download the DOCX file from the results.
The picture or sound is kept as closely as the DOCX format allows.
Usually smaller, because DOCX files are smaller than PDF files.
Use PDF for sharing documents that must look the same everywhere. Use DOCX for editable documents.
No. Conversion happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
Only convert files you own or have permission to use.