Convert PDF to Word

Turn a PDF into a .docx you can edit in a word processor. The text is pulled out of the document and rebuilt as a Word file, in your browser.

How to Convert PDF to Word

  1. Open the PDF — Drop in the document to convert.
  2. Convert — PalPDF reads the text and builds a Word document from it.
  3. Download — Open the .docx in Word, Pages, LibreOffice or Google Docs.

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Questions

Will the Word file look exactly like the PDF?

Not exactly. A PDF describes a fixed page and Word describes a flowing document, so complex layouts, columns and precise positioning will shift. The text comes across intact.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?

Not directly — a scan holds pictures, not text. Run OCR first to recognise the words, then convert.

Do I need to sign up?

No. The conversion runs in your browser, so there is no account and no upload.

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