How to Convert PDF to Word (DOCX)

A PDF is made for reading and printing, not for editing. When you need to change a contract, reuse text from a report or update an old CV, converting the PDF to a Word document (.docx) is the easiest way. PDFMasala's PDF to Word tool converts the file in your browser.

How to convert PDF to Word, step by step

Open PDF to Word from the home page or the Convert menu.
Choose your PDF.
Pick a conversion mode:
- Exact layout: the text is real, editable text placed exactly where it is in the PDF, with backgrounds and pictures kept behind it. Best when the document must look the same.
- Text only: flowing, editable paragraphs without the original layout. Best when you mainly want to rewrite or reuse the text.
- Picture: each page as an image in Word. Best for keeping complex designs unchanged.
Choose pages if you only need part of the document.
Convert and download the .docx file, then open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.

Getting the best result

Digital PDFs convert best. PDFs created from Word or another program contain real text. Scanned PDFs are pictures and give little editable text.
Fonts: if a font used in the PDF is not on your computer, Word shows a similar one.
Complex layouts with many columns or overlapping elements may need small adjustments after converting.

Related tools

Word to PDF: turn your edited document back into a PDF.
PDF to Excel and PDF to PowerPoint work the same way, for tables and slides.

Frequently asked questions

Is the conversion free?

Yes, without limits or sign-up.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The PDF is read and the Word file is created by your browser on your device.

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