How to Convert PDF to Word (Text) Free
Upload your PDF, click Extract Text, and the tool extracts all readable text from the PDF. You can then copy the text directly into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any text editor.
⚠️ Note: This tool works best with text-based PDFs. Scanned PDFs (images of documents) require OCR (optical character recognition) which needs a paid service like Adobe Acrobat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert a scanned PDF to Word?
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Scanned PDFs are images, not text. Converting them requires OCR technology. Free OCR options include Google Drive (upload PDF, open with Google Docs) or Smallpdf's free tier.
Will the formatting be preserved?
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Text extraction removes all formatting. For formatted conversion (keeping tables, headings etc.), use Microsoft Word's built-in PDF import or Adobe Acrobat.