📄 PDF to Word Converter

"Convert selectable text only" is faster and preserves formatting better for regular PDFs with selectable text. "Convert text in scans (OCR)" uses optical character recognition to extract text from scanned documents, images, and PDFs where text isn't selectable. Choose OCR if your PDF contains scanned pages or images with text.

Upload your PDF file, select "Convert selectable text only" for best formatting preservation, and choose DOCX format. Our professional APIs analyze document structure and preserve text formatting, paragraphs, and layout in the converted Word document. DOCX format provides the best quality and compatibility with modern Word processors.

Yes! Select "Convert text in scans (OCR)" option when uploading your scanned PDF. Our converter automatically uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to extract text from images and scanned pages. While the formatting may be simpler than text-based PDFs, you'll get fully editable text that you can modify in any word processor.

You can convert up to 5 PDF files simultaneously in a single batch. Each file can be up to 100MB in size. There are no daily limits on conversions, and you can repeat the process as many times as needed.

DOCX is the modern Word format and our recommended choice - it provides the best quality, formatting preservation, and compatibility with current Word versions. RTF (Rich Text Format) offers excellent compatibility across all word processors if you need universal access. DOC is the legacy format for older Word versions. DOCX files provide superior formatting and are preferred for professional documents.

Absolutely! All PDF to Word conversion happens entirely in your browser using client-side processing. Your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any servers. This ensures complete privacy and security of your documents while maintaining fast processing speeds.

PDF and Word are fundamentally different formats. PDFs are designed for fixed layouts, while Word documents are designed for editing. Some formatting differences are normal, especially with complex layouts. Our converter focuses on preserving text content and basic formatting while making the document fully editable.

Currently, our converter cannot process password-protected or encrypted PDF files. You'll need to remove the password protection first using the original password, then upload the unlocked PDF for conversion. This security measure protects document owners' rights.

Conversion time depends on file size, complexity, and the method used. CloudConvert API conversions typically take 10-30 seconds. OCR processing for scanned PDFs may take 1-2 minutes depending on the number of pages. Basic text extraction is usually completed in 5-15 seconds.

Yes! The converted Word document is fully editable. You can modify text, change formatting, add or remove content, and use all Word features. The document opens in any Word-compatible application including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice Writer.

PDF forms and interactive elements are converted to their text representation in Word. Form fields become regular text that you can edit manually. The focus is on extracting the readable content and making it editable rather than preserving interactive functionality.