Will the Word document be fully editable?

Yes. You get a real .docx file, so every paragraph can be edited, restyled or deleted in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages or LibreOffice Writer.

Do I need to sign up or give an email address?

No. Converting a PDF to an editable Word document is free with no account, no email and no daily limit.

Are my confidential PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser tab, so contracts, tax papers and ID documents never leave your device.

Does it keep the text layout?

Paragraph text and reading order are preserved. Scanned pages hold no text layer, so run OCR first to make them editable.

Can I convert PDF to Word on a phone?

Yes — it works in mobile browsers on Android and iPhone just as it does on desktop.

PDF to Word

Turn a PDF into an editable Word document you can rewrite in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.

Drop your PDF here

Or click to browse. Your file is read on this device only.

Processed entirely in this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.

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Save each page as a JPG image. Multiple pages arrive as a zip.

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About PDF to Word

PDF to Word rebuilds a PDF as an editable .docx file so you can change text, fix typos and reuse content in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice. Paragraphs, headings and basic formatting are reconstructed from the PDF's text layer.

When people use it

Updating an old CV or letter when you only have the PDF.
Editing a contract draft that was sent as a PDF.
Reusing paragraphs from a report without retyping them.

Tips for better results

Scanned PDFs are pictures of text — run OCR PDF first so there is text to convert.
Simple layouts convert most faithfully; complex multi-column magazines may need tidying.
Unusual fonts are replaced with close matches if they are not installed on your device.

How to use PDF to Word

1Open the PDF to Word tool on avalpdf.
2Drop your PDF in, or click to browse for it.
3The text and reading order are read straight from the file in your browser.
4Download the editable .docx and open it in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.

Read the full guide: How to convert a PDF to an editable Word document without losing formatting

Questions about PDF to Word

Will the Word document be fully editable?: Yes. You get a real .docx file, so every paragraph can be edited, restyled or deleted in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages or LibreOffice Writer.
Do I need to sign up or give an email address?: No. Converting a PDF to an editable Word document is free with no account, no email and no daily limit.
Are my confidential PDFs uploaded to a server?: No. The conversion runs inside your browser tab, so contracts, tax papers and ID documents never leave your device.
Does it keep the text layout?: Paragraph text and reading order are preserved. Scanned pages hold no text layer, so run OCR first to make them editable.
Can I convert PDF to Word on a phone?: Yes — it works in mobile browsers on Android and iPhone just as it does on desktop.