How to Convert PDF to Word (DOCX)

A PDF is made for reading and printing, not for editing. When you need to change a contract, reuse text from a report or update an old CV, converting the PDF to a Word document (.docx) is the easiest way. PDFMasala's PDF to Word tool converts the file in your browser.

How to convert PDF to Word, step by step

Open PDF to Word from the home page or the Convert menu.
Choose your PDF.
Pick a conversion mode:
- Flowing text (recommended): a normal Word document with real paragraphs, headings, lists and tables, and pictures placed near where they were. Best for editing.
- Exact layout: the text is real, editable text placed exactly where it is in the PDF, with backgrounds and pictures kept behind it. Best when the document must look the same.
- Picture mode: each page as an image in Word. Best for keeping complex designs unchanged.
Choose pages if you only need part of the document.
Convert and download the .docx file, then open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.

Getting the best result

Digital PDFs convert best. PDFs created from Word or another program contain real text. Scanned PDFs are read with text recognition (English, Bengali or Hindi), which is slower and should be checked for mistakes.
Large files: you get a warning before a PDF over 5 MB is converted. For very large files, compress the PDF first or convert a few pages at a time.
Fonts: if a font used in the PDF is not on your computer, Word shows a similar one.
Complex layouts with many columns or overlapping elements may need small adjustments after converting.

Related tools

Word to PDF: turn your edited document back into a PDF.
PDF to Excel and PDF to PowerPoint work the same way, for tables and slides.

Frequently asked questions

Is the conversion free?

Yes, without limits or sign-up.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The PDF is read and the Word file is created by your browser on your device.

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