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PDF to Word Converter

Turn a PDF into an editable Word document (.docx) with real text, headings, lists, tables, pictures and links. Free, no sign-up, no watermark, and your file never leaves your device.

پی ڈی ایف کو ایڈٹ ہونے والی ورڈ فائل میں بدلیں۔ اردو، عربی اور انگریزی متن، ٹیبل اور تصاویر کے ساتھ۔ مفت، اور آپ کی فائل آپ کے براؤزر سے باہر نہیں جاتی۔

Drop a PDF here, or tap to choose

PDF files up to 300 MB · nothing is uploaded

  • PrivateYour PDF is converted inside your browser. It is never uploaded.
  • Real, editable textHeadings, lists, tables, pictures, colours and links, not a picture of the page.
  • Free, no watermarkNo sign-up, no page limit, no daily limit.

Your PDF stays in your browser. FileXL never sees it, and nothing is saved.

How do I convert a PDF to an editable Word document for free?

Open this page and add your PDF. Choose all pages or a page range, press “Convert to Word”, then download the .docx file. The converter rebuilds your text, headings, lists, tables, pictures and links so you can edit them in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice. It is free, needs no sign-up, adds no watermark, and your PDF never leaves your device.

At a glance

FileXL PDF to Word Converter: key facts

Price
Free. No sign-up, no page limit, no watermark
Output
Word document (.docx) that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and Pages
What is rebuilt
Text and fonts, headings, bullet and numbered lists, tables (with merged cells and shading), columns, pictures, text colours, links, headers and footers
Languages
English and other left-to-right languages, plus right-to-left text such as Urdu and Arabic
Choose pages
All pages, or a range such as pages 3 to 8
Pages as pictures
An option that puts each page in Word as a picture, when the exact look matters more than editing
Scanned PDFs
Pages with no real text are placed in Word as pictures. This tool does not read text from pictures (no OCR)
Password PDFs
Supported when you know the password
Privacy
Your PDF is converted inside your browser and is never uploaded to FileXL or any server
File size
Up to 300 MB. Big files need more memory and take longer
Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android and iPhone (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
Last updated
November 2026
How it works

How to convert a PDF to Word in 4 steps

You do not need to install anything or make an account. The four steps below follow the tool above.

  1. Add your PDF

    Drop the PDF on the box, or tap Choose a PDF. A preview of the first page appears, and you can flip through the pages.

  2. Choose pages and options

    Convert all pages or only a range. Keep the detection options on for the best result, or switch to Pages as pictures if you only need the look.

  3. Convert to Word

    Press Convert to Word. Your browser reads each page and builds the Word file. Big PDFs take longer, and you can cancel at any time.

  4. Download and edit

    Download the .docx and open it in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice. Check the result against the PDF, then edit as you like.

Features, free

Everything you get in the PDF to Word Converter

Real, editable text

The text comes through as normal Word text with the font, size, bold, italic, underline and colour of the PDF, not as a picture of the page.

Tables, with and without borders

Ruled tables become Word tables with merged cells and shading. Tables made only of aligned text are found too, and columns of text are kept side by side.

Bullets and numbered lists

Bullet points and numbers (1. 2. 3., a) b) c), i. ii. iii.) become real Word lists that keep counting when you add an item.

Headings

Large or bold lines become Heading 1, 2 and 3, so the Navigation pane and a table of contents work in Word.

Pictures and logos

Photos and logos are placed where they were, at the right size.

Working links

Web links and email links in the PDF are still clickable in Word.

Urdu and Arabic

Right-to-left text is put back in the right order and joined correctly, so it reads normally in Word instead of showing as boxes or backwards letters.

Headers, footers and page numbers

Text that repeats at the top or bottom of every page moves into the Word header or footer, and page numbers become live fields.

Choose the pages

Convert a whole book or only pages 3 to 8. The preview helps you find the right pages.

Pages as pictures

When the exact look matters (a flyer, a certificate), put each page in Word as a picture.

Password-protected PDFs

Type the password in the tool. It is used only on your device to open the file.

Private and free

No upload, no account, no watermark. Your own browser does the work.

Use it for

What people convert

Resumes and CVs

Get your old CV back as a Word file so you can update the job history and send it again.

Invoices and statements

Bring the tables into Word and copy the numbers you need.

Notes and assignments

Turn lecture notes and handouts into text you can mark up, shorten or quote.

Contracts and letters

Edit a clause or a date in a document that only exists as a PDF.

Reports and papers

Reuse headings, lists and tables from a report without typing them again.

Forms and templates

Turn a printed form into a Word template you can fill on a computer.

Urdu and Arabic documents

Notices, letters and books with right-to-left text come across with the right letter shapes and order.

Office work

Everything stays on your computer, so confidential files can be converted without uploading them.

Two ways to convert

Editable text or pages as pictures: which one?

Comparison of Editable text and Pages as pictures
Editable textPages as pictures
What you get Normal Word text, tables, lists and pictures One picture per page
Can you edit the words? Yes No
Looks exactly like the PDF? Close, but fonts and line breaks can differ a little Yes, the same
Best for Letters, CVs, reports, notes, tables Flyers, certificates, designed pages, quick sharing in Word
File size Usually small Larger, because every page is an image
What changes

What happens to each part of your PDF

A short, honest list of what is rebuilt, and what is not.

How each part of a PDF is converted to Word
Part of the PDFIn the Word fileNotes
Text Word text with the same font name, size, bold, italic, underline and colour If the font is not on your computer, Word swaps in a similar one and a few lines can break differently
Headings Heading 1, 2 and 3 Chosen from the size and weight of the text
Lists Real bullet or numbered lists Only counted as a list when the numbers really count up
Tables with borders Word tables with merged cells and shading Found from the lines drawn in the PDF
Tables without borders Word tables without borders Found from aligned text, so very loose layouts can be missed
Columns A borderless table, so the columns stay side by side Reading order follows the columns
Pictures Pictures at the same place and size Photos are saved again at high quality, so their size can change a little
Links Clickable links Web and email links
Headers and footers Word header and footer with page numbers Only text that repeats on several pages
Charts and drawings Not rebuilt Vector charts and diagrams are not carried over. Use Pages as pictures if you need them
Scanned pages A picture of the page No text recognition (OCR)
Tips

Tips for a better Word file

Check the PDF is real text

Try to select a word in the PDF. If you can, the converter can read it. If not, the page is a scan and will become a picture.

Convert only the pages you need

A page range is faster and gives a smaller Word file.

Tables look wrong?

Turn Find tables off to keep the text in plain lines, or on to rebuild the table. Try both and keep the better one.

Start from the original if you can

A PDF saved from Word or Google Docs converts best. A PDF made by printing a design tool or a scanner is harder.

Install the fonts

If the font used in the PDF is on your computer, Word uses it and the lines break where they did in the PDF.

Use Pages as pictures for designs

Posters, certificates and brochures keep their exact look this way.

Guides

Step-by-step guides

How to convert a PDF to Word and edit it
  1. Add your PDF to the tool.
  2. Leave the options on and press Convert to Word.
  3. Download the .docx file.
  4. Open it in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and edit the text.
  5. Save it as a Word file, or export it back to a PDF when you finish.
How to convert only some pages of a PDF
  1. Add your PDF and flip through the preview to find the pages.
  2. Under Pages choose Choose pages.
  3. Type the first and the last page number.
  4. Press Convert to Word.
How to convert an Urdu or Arabic PDF to Word
  1. Make sure the text in the PDF can be selected (it is not a scan).
  2. Add the PDF and press Convert to Word.
  3. Open the Word file. The paragraphs are set to right-to-left.
  4. If a font is missing, choose an Urdu or Arabic font such as Noto Nastaliq Urdu, Noto Naskh Arabic or Arial for the text.
How to keep the exact look of a PDF page in Word
  1. Add your PDF.
  2. Under What kind of Word file? choose Pages as pictures.
  3. Press Convert to Word.
  4. Each page is a picture in the Word file. You cannot edit the words, but the look is exact.
How to open a password-protected PDF
  1. Add the PDF. The tool asks for the password.
  2. Type the password and press Unlock.
  3. Convert as usual. The password is used only on your device.
How to turn a scanned PDF into editable text
  1. This tool places scanned pages in Word as pictures, because it does not read text from pictures.
  2. To get editable text from a scan, use an OCR tool first, such as the FileXL OCR tools, and then convert the result.
Compare

FileXL compared with typical online PDF to Word converters

This is a general comparison, so details differ from site to site.

FileXL PDF to Word compared with typical cloud PDF converters
FileXL PDF to WordTypical online PDF converters
Your PDF Stays on your device Uploaded to a company’s server
Sign-up Never needed Often needed after a few files
Limits No page limit and no daily limit Often a file, page or daily limit
Watermark None Sometimes on the free version
Scanned PDFs Placed as pictures (no OCR) Many paid plans include OCR
Speed Depends on your device Fast after the upload, but the upload can be slow
Urdu and Arabic Supported Varies a lot
Needs internet Only to open the page Always
Privacy

Private by design: your PDF stays on your device

This tool runs on your own device. Your PDF is opened, read and turned into a Word file by your own browser. It is not uploaded to FileXL or to any other server, and nothing is stored after you close the page.

The only things that load from the internet are the page itself and the PDF reading library, which is served from this site (with a public copy as a backup). Your file is not part of any of those requests.

Good to know

What it does well, and when to check the result

PDF is a picture of a page, not a document with paragraphs. Any converter has to guess where lines, paragraphs, tables and columns are. This one does it well for letters, CVs, reports, notes, invoices and most books, and less well for posters, brochures and heavily designed pages. Always check the result against the PDF.

Fonts are not stored in the Word file. If the PDF uses a font that is not on your computer, Word replaces it, so some lines can wrap at a different word than in the PDF.

Vector charts, diagrams and drawings are not rebuilt as Word shapes. Use Pages as pictures when you need them exactly.

Scanned PDFs have no text inside, so their pages are placed in Word as pictures. This tool does not do text recognition (OCR).

Very large PDFs need a lot of memory in the browser. If your device runs out, convert a smaller page range or use a computer.

FAQ

PDF to Word questions, answered

How do I convert a PDF to Word for free?

Add your PDF to the tool above, press “Convert to Word”, and download the .docx file. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Your PDF is read and converted inside your browser, so it never leaves your phone or computer. FileXL does not see, store or send it.

Will the Word file look exactly like the PDF?

It will look close for most text documents, but not always the same. A PDF does not store paragraphs and tables the way Word does, so the converter rebuilds them, and fonts that are not on your computer are replaced. If you need the exact look, choose “Pages as pictures”.

Can I edit the text after converting?

Yes. With “Editable text” the words, headings, lists and tables are normal Word content that you can change. With “Pages as pictures” the pages are images, so you cannot edit the words.

Does it keep tables?

Yes. Tables drawn with lines become Word tables, including merged cells and shading. Tables made only of aligned text are found as well. Very loose or unusual layouts can be missed, so check them.

Does it keep pictures, links and colours?

Yes. Pictures are placed where they were, web and email links stay clickable, and text colours are kept when “Keep text colours” is on.

Does it work with Urdu and Arabic PDFs?

Yes. Right-to-left text is put back in the right order and the letters are joined correctly, and the paragraphs are set to right-to-left in Word. The PDF must contain real text. If you cannot select the words in the PDF, it is a scan.

Can it convert a scanned PDF?

It can put scanned pages into Word as pictures, so the document still looks right. It cannot read the text from them, because this tool has no OCR. Use an OCR tool first if you need editable text from a scan.

How do I know if my PDF is a scan?

Open it and try to select a word with your mouse or finger. If you can select and copy words, it has real text. If the whole page behaves like one picture, it is a scan.

Can I convert only some pages?

Yes. Under Pages choose “Choose pages” and type the first and last page. The page preview helps you find them.

Can it open a password-protected PDF?

Yes, if you know the password. The tool asks for it and uses it only on your device. It cannot remove a password you do not know.

What is the maximum file size?

The tool accepts PDFs up to 300 MB. Big PDFs use a lot of memory in the browser, so on a phone it is better to convert a smaller page range at a time.

Why does a page look different in Word?

Fonts are not stored in the Word file. If the PDF font is not installed on your computer, Word replaces it, and lines can wrap at a different word. Installing the font or choosing the same font in Word fixes most of it.

Why is some text in a table or column in the wrong place?

PDF only stores where each piece of text is drawn. The converter guesses the structure from the positions. Try turning Find tables or Find columns off or on, and compare the two results.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes, in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android and iPhone. For large PDFs a computer is faster and has more memory.

Can I open the .docx in Google Docs or LibreOffice?

Yes. The file is a standard Word document that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and Apple Pages.

Is it an alternative to iLovePDF, Smallpdf or Adobe?

It does the same basic job for free. The difference is that your file stays on your device. Paid cloud tools may add text recognition for scans and other extras that this tool does not have.

Can I turn a Word file back into a PDF?

Yes. Use the FileXL Word to PDF Converter. It also runs in your browser.

پی ڈی ایف کو ورڈ میں کیسے بدلیں؟

اپنی پی ڈی ایف ٹول میں ڈالیں، "Convert to Word" دبائیں اور .docx فائل ڈاؤن لوڈ کریں۔ یہ مفت ہے، سائن اپ نہیں چاہیے، اور فائل آپ کے براؤزر سے باہر نہیں جاتی۔

کیا اردو پی ڈی ایف بھی ورڈ میں بدلی جا سکتی ہے؟

جی ہاں، بشرطیکہ پی ڈی ایف میں اصل متن ہو یعنی آپ الفاظ منتخب کر سکتے ہوں۔ اردو متن دائیں سے بائیں ترتیب میں اور درست جڑے ہوئے حروف کے ساتھ ورڈ میں آتا ہے۔ اسکین شدہ صفحات تصویر کی شکل میں آتے ہیں۔

کیا میری فائل اپ لوڈ ہوتی ہے؟

نہیں۔ ساری کارروائی آپ کے اپنے براؤزر میں ہوتی ہے۔ فائل آپ کے موبائل یا کمپیوٹر سے باہر نہیں جاتی۔

كيف أحول ملف PDF إلى Word؟

أضف ملف PDF إلى الأداة، واضغط "Convert to Word" ثم نزّل ملف .docx. الأداة مجانية ولا تحتاج إلى تسجيل، ولا يغادر الملف متصفحك.

هل تدعم الأداة النص العربي؟

نعم، إذا كان ملف PDF يحتوي على نص حقيقي يمكن تحديده. يُعاد ترتيب النص من اليمين إلى اليسار مع وصل الحروف بشكل صحيح. الصفحات الممسوحة ضوئيًا تُوضع كصور.

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