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- Convert PDF to editable DOCX
- OCR mode for scanned pages
- Upload, convert, download — simple flow
Someone sends you a PDF and asks for a few changes: a new date on a contract, an updated job title on your resume, a corrected figure in a report. Retyping the whole thing wastes an afternoon. PDF to Word turns the file into a DOCX you can open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Pages. The choice sits beside the file. No OCR is for a digital PDF whose text you can already select: headings and paragraphs come across in order, and it is usually the faster path. OCR is for a scan or a photo of a printed page. Pick the language of that document, and the words are read so you can change them. If the file looks scanned, the page says so before you convert, so you do not spend the job on the wrong mode. The file goes over an encrypted connection. Temporary copies are deleted once your DOCX is ready, and anything left is removed within 1 hour. The Word file downloads on its own when it is finished.
How to convert PDF to Word online
- 1Upload your PDF by dropping it into the box above, or tap Choose files to pick it from your device.
- 2Next to the file, leave No OCR selected when you can already highlight the text. Switch to OCR for a scan or a photo of a printed page.
- 3With OCR, choose the language of the document, then click Convert to WORD.
- 4Open the DOCX that downloads automatically and edit it in Word, Google Docs, or Pages.
Why convert PDF to Word with PDFTrusted
- Two conversion modes — No OCR for digital files, OCR for scanned and photographed pages
- Real editable text — change names, dates, and paragraphs instead of retyping the document
- Structure carried over — headings, paragraphs, and lists from clean PDFs land in Word in order
- OCR in 35+ languages — scanned letters and forms in many languages become editable
- Opens where you work — the DOCX works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Pages
- A clean document — no watermark in your file, no ads on the page, and no account to start
PDF to Word FAQ
Can I convert PDF to Word for free?
Yes. PDF to Word uses one of your 3 free advanced uses each day. Free covers digital PDFs up to 20 pages and scanned PDFs up to 5 pages in OCR mode, with files up to 10 MB. You get a clean DOCX with no watermark, and there are no ads on the page.
Is my PDF secure during conversion?
Yes. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection and used only to build your Word document. Temporary copies are deleted after processing, and anything left behind is removed within 1 hour. Once your DOCX downloads, the copy on your own device is the one you keep working with.
Will my Word file keep the original formatting?
Clean text PDFs convert with headings, paragraphs, and lists in place, so most documents need only light touch-ups. Pages built from many columns or text boxes are worth a quick look in Word before you send them. For scans, turn on OCR so the text becomes editable instead of staying a picture.
How do I convert a scanned PDF, or a photo of a printed page, to Word?
Switch the mode to OCR, choose the language the document is written in, and click Convert to WORD. The words are read off the page and placed in Word as text you can change. A clear photo of a printed letter or form is the kind of page this mode is for. If you can already select the text in the PDF, stay on No OCR. It is faster, and the headings and paragraphs come across in order.
Can I convert PDF to Word on iPhone, Android, or Mac?
Yes. Open this page in any modern browser, select your PDF, and convert it. No app is needed. On a phone, the DOCX lands in your downloads or Files app, ready to open in Word or Google Docs. The steps are the same on Mac, Windows, and tablets.
Is there a page limit for PDF to Word?
Free converts digital PDFs up to 20 pages and scans up to 5 pages in OCR mode, with files up to 10 MB. That fits resumes, cover letters, and most contracts. For a longer document, convert only the pages you need by pulling them out first with Extract Pages.
What if my Word file shows images instead of editable text?
That usually means the PDF is a scan, so each page is a picture of text. Convert again with OCR mode turned on and choose the language of the document. The words are then recognized and placed in Word as real paragraphs you can select, change, and restyle.
How do I turn my edited Word file back into a PDF?
Use Word to PDF. Upload the finished DOCX and download a PDF that keeps your layout for sharing, printing, or uploading to a job portal. If the new PDF is too large for an email attachment, run it through Compress PDF afterward to shrink it.
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