Can I convert PDFs to Word for free?

Yes! Smallpdf’s PDF to Word converter is free to use. You can unlock unlimited conversions, along with 30+ PDF tools, with a Pro subscription—give it a try with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel anytime within the trial period.

Can I convert to other Microsoft Office formats?

You bet! Our PDF converter works with Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), and all kinds of image files. You can convert between any of these formats with ease.

Will my formatting be preserved when converting to Word?

Yes! Thanks to our partnership with Solid Documents and ABBYY, our conversion technology ensures that fonts, layouts, and formatting remain intact. Your document looks just like the original.

Can I convert PDFs to Word on the go?

Yes. The Smallpdf Mobile App gives you access to all Smallpdf tools, including PDF conversion. It’s freely available for iOS and Android.

Is Smallpdf safe to use?

Your safety and privacy are our priority. Smallpdf is GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001 compliant, and all file transfers are secured with advanced TLS encryption. On top of that, we automatically delete all files from our servers after one hour of processing, unless you choose to save them in your Smallpdf account.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to DOCX?

Of course! Our OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology makes extracting text from a scanned PDF simple. Note that OCR is a Pro feature. But you can turn your scan or image into an editable Word document—and access 30+ powerful PDF tools—with our free Pro trial.

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PDF to Word Converter

Easily convert PDFs into editable Word documents online for free. No sign-up required, no watermarks added.

Fast & easy-to-use online PDF to Word converter
Works on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android
Trusted by 2.4 billion users since 2013

Quick PDF Conversion Without Sign-up

No sign-ups, no fuss! Turn a PDF file into a Microsoft Word document in just seconds—fast, free, and ready for download without any extra steps.

Safe Document Processing

Your file and data privacy is our priority. We use secure TLS connections, comply with GDPR regulations, and are ISO/IEC 27001 certified. All files are deleted automatically from our servers after one hour. Learn more about our commitment to privacy here.

PDF to Word Conversion on Any Operating System

Convert PDF files seamlessly across all devices and systems, like Mac, Windows, and Linux. Transform PDFs into Word files on iOS, Android, or use our desktop app for convenient offline conversions anytime.

Online PDF Conversion Without Losing Quality

Converting PDFs to DOCX files doesn’t have to be difficult. Thanks to our partnership with Solid Documents and Abby, we deliver outstanding accuracy, advanced functionality, and a seamless experience every time.

Scanned PDF to DOCX With OCR

With our OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology, extracting text from a scanned PDF file is effortless. Turn it into an editable Word document in seconds and access all our powerful PDF tools by trying our 7-day free Pro trial today!

How to Convert PDF to Word Online for Free

Drag & drop your PDF into the converter at the top of this page.
For scanned PDFs, select the ‘OCR’ option (Pro feature).
Wait just a second as your PDF transforms to DOCX.
Download or share your converted Word doc—done!

Convert PDF to Word FAQs

Can I convert PDFs to Word for free?
Yes! Smallpdf’s PDF to Word converter is free to use. You can unlock unlimited conversions, along with 30+ PDF tools, with a Pro subscription—give it a try with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel anytime within the trial period.
Can I convert to other Microsoft Office formats?
You bet! Our PDF converter works with Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), and all kinds of image files. You can convert between any of these formats with ease.
Will my formatting be preserved when converting to Word?
Yes! Thanks to our partnership with Solid Documents and ABBYY, our conversion technology ensures that fonts, layouts, and formatting remain intact. Your document looks just like the original.
Can I convert PDFs to Word on the go?
Yes. The Smallpdf Mobile App gives you access to all Smallpdf tools, including PDF conversion. It’s freely available for iOS and Android.
Is Smallpdf safe to use?
Your safety and privacy are our priority. Smallpdf is GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001 compliant, and all file transfers are secured with advanced TLS encryption. On top of that, we automatically delete all files from our servers after one hour of processing, unless you choose to save them in your Smallpdf account.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to DOCX?
Of course! Our OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology makes extracting text from a scanned PDF simple. Note that OCR is a Pro feature. But you can turn your scan or image into an editable Word document—and access 30+ powerful PDF tools—with our free Pro trial.