PDF to Word
Save digital PDF text as an editable DOCX file.
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Convert PDF files: Word, images and text
Find the right route between PDF, DOCX, images and text. First check whether the PDF contains selectable text or scanned images. That determines whether direct text extraction or OCR is appropriate.
The right toolsHow to get started
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Check whether text can be selected and copied from the original PDF.
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Choose the output format; use text recognition first for image-only scans.
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Check paragraphs, tables and special characters before sharing the converted file.
The right tools
Word to PDF
Save DOCX content locally as a clear PDF.
Open toolImages to PDF
Convert JPG, PNG or WEBP files into one PDF.
Open toolPDF to text
Extract existing digital text from a PDF.
Open toolPDF to images
Save every PDF page as PNG or JPG in a ZIP file.
Open toolFree OCR – extract text from scans
Recognise text in images and scanned PDFs directly in your browser and export it to Word or PDF.
Open toolA worked example
Convert PDF files: Word, images and text
A photographed letter initially contains an image of writing. OCR can recognise its text. A digital PDF with existing text can instead be converted directly to text or an editable Word file. Always compare the result with the original.
Frequently asked questions
Will PDF-to-Word preserve the exact layout?
Not always. The available tool exports digital PDF text to an editable DOCX. Complex tables, images and page layouts may differ and need checking in the output file.
When do I need OCR rather than PDF-to-text?
Image-only pages without selectable digital text need text recognition. OCR may misread content, especially in blurry images or unusual typefaces.
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