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PDF to Word

Convert PDF files to editable Word documents. Preserves text and layout —100% in your browser.

No Upload Required Editable .docx Output Preserves Layout Free & Private

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How it works

Three simple steps —everything happens in your browser.

1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop or click to select any PDF file. Everything stays in your browser.

2

Convert instantly

PDF.js extracts all text and layout. A structured Word document is generated page by page.

3

Download .docx

Get your editable Word document instantly. Open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.

Why use ToolKnit PDF to Word?

100% Private —No Uploads

Your PDF never leaves your device. Conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript —nothing is sent to any server.

Preserves Text & Structure

Extracts text with font size and style information. Paragraphs, headings, and page breaks are preserved in the Word document.

Fully Editable .docx

Output is a standard .docx file compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and any Office suite.

No Software Installation

Works directly in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No desktop software, plugins, or accounts needed.

Pro Tips

  • ● Text-based PDFs convert best. Scanned/image PDFs may not contain extractable text.
  • ● For best results, use PDFs with selectable text (try Ctrl+A in your PDF reader).
  • ● Complex tables and multi-column layouts are converted as linear text flow.
  • ● The .docx file can be opened directly in Google Docs for further editing.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PDF to Word tool free?

Yes. PDF to Word is 100% free with no limits, no signup, and no watermarks. Every conversion runs entirely in your browser.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. All conversion happens locally in your browser using PDF.js. Your files never leave your device.

Will the formatting be preserved?

Text, headings, paragraphs, and page breaks are preserved. Complex multi-column layouts and tables are converted as linear text flow.

Can it convert scanned PDFs?

Yes. If a page has no text layer, built-in OCR (Tesseract.js) extracts the text automatically. Accuracy depends on the scan quality.

What format is the output file?

The output is a standard .docx file that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and any modern Office suite.

Do I need to install any software?

No. PDF to Word is a 100% browser-based tool — no app, no plugin, no signup. Just open the page, add your PDF, and convert.