Convert text in images to editable formats using our powerful OCR technology.
Free Online PDF to Word Converter - Edit Your PDFs Easily
Convert your PDF documents to fully editable Word files while preserving the original formatting with our high-accuracy conversion tool. Perfect for editing contracts, resumes, and other important documents. Our PDF to Word converter maintains text formatting, tables, images, and layout with industry-leading accuracy, making it ideal for professionals who need to work with PDF documents.
How to Convert PDF to Word
Upload your PDF file - Click "Browse Files" or drag and drop your document directly into the converter
Convert to Word - Click the "Convert to Word" button to start the conversion process
Download - Get your editable Word document instantly with one click
Why Use Our PDF to Word Converter?
Industry-Leading Accuracy - Preserves fonts, formatting, and layout with 95%+ accuracy, including complex documents with tables, columns, and graphics
Built-in OCR Technology - Automatically converts scanned PDFs and image-based documents to editable Word documents with text recognition
Perfect for Legal Documents - Maintains precise formatting for contracts, agreements, and legal paperwork with proper paragraph structure
100% Free - No watermarks, no registration required, no hidden costs - completely free PDF to Word conversion
Military-Grade Security - Files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing, ensuring your documents remain private
Cloud-Based Processing - Works on any device (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS) without slowing down your computer
Batch Processing - Convert multiple PDF files to Word documents one after another with no waiting time between conversions
Preserves Hyperlinks - Maintains clickable links in your converted Word documents
Professional Use Cases
Our PDF to Word converter is trusted by professionals across various industries:
Legal Professionals - Edit contracts, briefs, and legal documents while maintaining proper formatting
Academic Users - Convert research papers, theses, and academic articles for editing and collaboration
Business Professionals - Modify reports, proposals, and business documents without retyping content
Publishing Industry - Convert PDF manuscripts to Word for editing and revision processes
Government Agencies - Work with official documents and forms in editable format
Healthcare Professionals - Edit medical forms, patient records, and research documents
Technical Specifications
Supported Input Formats - PDF (text-based and scanned/image-based)
Output Format - Microsoft Word (DOCX) with full editing capabilities
Maximum File Size - 50MB per document (contact us for enterprise solutions with larger files)
Character Recognition - Supports 100+ languages with automatic language detection
Format Preservation - Maintains fonts, colors, tables, lists, and basic layout structure
Processing Speed - Average conversion time under 10 seconds for typical documents
Security Protocols - 256-bit SSL encryption during file transfer and automatic file deletion
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, FileConvertFree keeps your formatting, fonts, and layout exactly as in the original PDF. The output is a clean DOCX file you can edit instantly. Our converter maintains:
Font styles and sizes
Paragraph formatting
Tables and columns
Bullets and numbering
Images and their positions
Page margins and basic layout
Absolutely. It's 100% free, with no watermarks, no file limits, and no registration required. Just upload and convert! We offer this service free because:
We believe in accessible document tools for everyone
Our efficient processing keeps costs low
We may offer premium features in the future, but core conversion will remain free
Our converter does an excellent job (95%+ accuracy) preserving fonts, headings, paragraphs, tables, and basic formatting. Complex layouts with multiple columns may require minor adjustments. For best results:
Use original digital PDFs rather than scanned documents when possible
Simple layouts convert most accurately
Check tables and columns after conversion as they may need slight adjustment
Fonts not installed on your system may be substituted
Yes! Our built-in OCR technology can convert scanned PDFs to editable Word documents. For best results:
Use high-quality scans (300dpi or higher)
Ensure text is clear and not skewed
Black text on white background works best
Handwritten text may not be recognized accurately
Complex layouts may require manual adjustment after conversion
Regular PDF to Word conversion works with text-based PDFs. OCR is needed for scanned PDFs to recognize text from images. Our tool automatically detects and applies OCR when needed. Key differences:
Text-based PDF Conversion
OCR Conversion
Works with digital PDFs
Works with scanned documents
Exact text extraction
Text recognition from images
Perfect formatting
Basic formatting preserved
Faster processing
Slower processing
No, for security reasons we don't support password-protected PDFs. Please remove the password before uploading. This policy helps us:
Maintain ethical standards
Comply with copyright laws
Protect user privacy
Prevent abuse of our service
Conversion speed depends on several factors:
Document size: 1-10 pages typically converts in under 10 seconds
Document complexity: Simple layouts process faster than complex designs
File type: Text-based PDFs convert faster than image-based scans
Server load: During peak times, conversions may take slightly longer
Your connection: Faster internet speeds reduce upload/download time
For reference, a typical 5-page document converts in about 5-7 seconds.
We take your privacy seriously. Here's our file handling process:
Your uploaded PDF is stored temporarily on our secure servers during conversion
The converted Word document is made available for download
Both files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour
No copies are kept or archived
No human ever views your documents
We don't analyze or mine data from your files
Yes! Our converter supports over 100 languages including:
European languages (French, Spanish, German, etc.)
Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Hebrew)
Cyrillic scripts (Russian, Ukrainian)
Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Bengali)
For OCR conversion of scanned documents, text recognition accuracy may vary by language complexity and font clarity.
Some layout differences may occur because:
Word and PDF use different rendering engines
Complex designs don't always translate perfectly
Font substitutions may change spacing
Some PDF elements don't have direct Word equivalents
