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PDF to Word

Convert your PDF files to editable Word documents (DOCX). Text and tables are extracted and formatted for easy editing. Enable OCR to convert scanned documents.

How to Convert PDF to Word

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area, or click to browse and select it from your device.

  2. 2

    Enable OCR if needed

    If your PDF is a scanned document or image-based, toggle on the OCR option to extract text from images.

  3. 3

    Click PDF to Word

    Hit the convert button and PDFWhisker will extract text and tables from your PDF into an editable Word document.

  4. 4

    Download your Word file

    Download the DOCX file and open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any compatible editor.

Why Use PDFWhisker to Convert PDF to Word?

Editing a PDF directly can be difficult, but converting it to Word makes the content fully editable. PDFWhisker extracts text, tables, and formatting from your PDF and produces a clean DOCX file you can open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The tool also supports OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for scanned documents — enabling you to convert image-based PDFs into editable text. This is ideal for editing contracts, updating reports, or repurposing content from PDF documents. The conversion is free, fast, and requires no account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert scanned PDFs to Word?

Yes. Enable the OCR toggle before converting. OCR extracts text from scanned images and converts it into editable text in the Word document.

Will the formatting be preserved?

PDFWhisker preserves text content, tables, and basic formatting. Complex layouts with multiple columns or intricate design elements may require minor manual adjustments after conversion.

What Word format is the output?

The output is a DOCX file, compatible with Microsoft Word 2007 and later, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, and other word processors.

Is there a page limit for PDF to Word conversion?

There is no page limit. You can convert PDFs of any length as long as the file size is under 100MB.