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Convert PDF to Word without formatting issues

Convert PDF to Word without formatting issues: the Word file looks like the original. Text stays editable, and fonts, sizes, colours, logos, photos, lines and shading stay where they were. Scanned PDFs work too with OCR.

  1. 1Choose file
  2. 2Set options
  3. 3Download

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PDF → DOCX · up to 50 MB

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    PDF to Word in 3 easy steps

    1. Choose your file (PDF → DOCX): drop it on this page or click “Choose file”.
    2. Check the options (smart suggestions can set them for you), then click “Convert to Word”.
    3. Download the result. Everything runs in your browser, so your files are never uploaded.

    Why use GrovePDF

    • Free, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.
    • Private: your files are processed on your device, never on a server.
    • AI built in: smart suggestions and an assistant that answers questions about your PDF.
    • Works on any device with a modern browser, in nearly 110 languages.

    Updated · GrovePDF team

    How to convert PDF to Word

    1. Choose your PDF, or drop it on the page.
    2. Keep the layout on Same as PDF, or pick Editable document (see below). For a scan, choose OCR.
    3. Click Convert to Word and download your editable DOCX file. It opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs and Pages.

    The PDF to Word converter is free, with no signup, no watermark and no page limit, and there is nothing to download or install: it runs in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android.

    Three layouts for three needs

    Same as PDF (default)

    The Word file looks like the original: every line keeps its font, size, colour and position, and images, lines and shading stay in place. Best for forms, letters and CVs you want to correct.

    Editable document

    A normal Word document with paragraphs that reflow, headings, lists, real tables, pictures and columns. Best when you want to rewrite or restructure the content.

    Flowing text

    Text only, rebuilt into paragraphs. Best for long reports you want to quote or rewrite, when the layout doesn't matter.

    Scanned PDF to Word with OCR

    A scan is a picture of text. Choose OCR (scanned PDF) and the document language (English, French or Hindi, alone or with English) and GrovePDF reads the words on your device. Clear, straight scans work best; always check names, numbers and amounts afterwards. Not sure if your PDF is a scan? Try Standard first: if no text is found, switch to OCR.

    Tips for the best result

    • Password-protected PDF? Remove the password first with Unlock PDF.
    • Only need the tables? PDF to Excel gives you real numbers you can calculate with.
    • Finished editing? Turn the document back into a PDF with Word to PDF.

    Read more: Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images.

    PDF to Word: questions and answers

    Should I choose Standard or OCR?

    Choose Standard for PDFs made on a computer (exported from Word, a website or an app): it uses the exact text inside the PDF. Choose OCR for scanned papers and photos of documents, where the text is only an image. If you're not sure, try Standard first: if the result says no text was found, use OCR.

    How accurate is OCR?

    Very good on clear, straight scans of printed text. Accuracy drops with blurry, skewed or handwritten pages. Always check names, numbers and amounts after converting.

    Which languages does OCR support?

    English, French and Hindi, alone or English combined with French or Hindi. Pick the language of the document for the best results.

    Can I convert PDF to Word without formatting issues?

    Yes, with Same as PDF (the default). Every line of text keeps its font, position, size and colour, and images, lines, shading and table borders are kept as a background on each page. Lines in scripts such as Hindi or Arabic are kept as part of the page picture, so they look the same but can't be edited. To get text that reflows like a normal document instead, choose Flowing text.

    Can I edit the tables and lines?

    With Same as PDF you can edit all the text. Lines, shading and table borders are part of the page background, so they can't be changed in Word.

    Does it work with password-protected PDFs?

    Not yet. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then convert.

    Is my PDF uploaded when I convert it to Word?

    No. The conversion, including OCR, runs in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.

    Is the PDF to Word converter really free?

    Yes. There is no signup, no watermark and no daily limit, and you don't need to download any software. The site is funded by ads.

    Can I edit the Word file after converting?

    Yes. The result is an editable DOCX. Choose Editable document if you want paragraphs that reflow as you type, or Same as PDF to keep the layout exactly without formatting issues.

    Guide: Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images