Convert Scanned PDF to Word
For scans, run the OCR PDF tool first to recognize the text, then convert the searchable PDF to an editable Word file here.
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How to use PDF To Word online
Follow these 4 simple steps to run your task securely in the cloud.
Upload your files
Drag and drop your PDF files into the upload area, or click to browse your device.
Choose your options
Review the available settings for PDF To Word and adjust them to your needs.
Start processing
Click the action button. Files are processed securely in the cloud with real-time progress.
Download the result
Download your DOCX file as soon as processing finishes.
About PDF To Word
Convert your PDF documents to Microsoft Word format (.docx). Preserve text, images, and layout as much as possible.
PDFForge processes your files securely in the cloud. Uploads are encrypted in transit, handled automatically without human access, and deleted shortly after processing. No installation is required and everything works on desktop, tablet and mobile.
Frequently asked questions
The converter keeps text, images, tables and basic formatting as close to the original as possible. Complex layouts may need small adjustments after conversion.
Scanned PDFs contain images of text, so run the OCR PDF tool first to make the text recognizable, then convert the result to Word.
Yes. PDFForge lets you use PDF To Word for free. The free plan includes 3 tasks per hour with files up to 50 MB or 50 pages. Paid plans remove these limits and add priority processing.
Yes. Files are transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed automatically without human access, and deleted from our servers within 2 hours on the free plan.
No. PDF To Word runs entirely in your web browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. There is nothing to download or install.
This tool accepts PDF files and produces DOCX output.
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