How-to guides
How to Convert a PDF to Word (and Edit the Text)
Need to change the text in a PDF? Convert it to Word, edit it, and save it again. Here is what to expect and how to get the best result.
· 4 min read
Drop your PDF to open it
PDF to Word
Get the text of your PDF back as an editable Word document. Free, and your file never leaves your device.
or drop a PDF here
Your file never leaves your device — converting happens in your browser.
You’ll get all the text as editable paragraphs, with headings, bold and italic kept where possible. Tables and pictures are not rebuilt.
Converting your PDF…
How to convert PDF to Word
-
1
Add your PDF
Click “Select PDF file” or drag and drop a PDF onto this page.
-
2
Convert
Click “Convert to Word”. The text of every page is turned into editable paragraphs.
-
3
Download and edit
Download your .docx file and open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
Need more than a tool?
Let a PDF expert do it for you.
Fix text and fonts, rebuild forms, add bookmarks, redact private data — our experts handle the jobs a tool can’t.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Contact us
Is PDF to Word free?
Yes. Converting PDFs to Word on PDFixed is completely free, with no sign-up and no watermarks.
Are my files safe?
Your PDF is converted right here in your browser. It is never uploaded to our servers, so nobody else can see it.
Will the Word file look exactly like my PDF?
You get all the text as editable paragraphs, with headings, bold and italic kept where possible. Complex layouts, tables and pictures are not rebuilt. If you need an exact, fully editable copy, our experts can recreate it for you.
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
A scanned PDF is a picture of text, so there is no text to take out. Our experts can retype or OCR scanned documents into an editable Word file.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
Not yet. Remove the password first, or send the file to one of our experts and we’ll handle it for you.
Guides and tips
All articles →