PDF to Word
Convert PDFs to Word formats (DOC, DOCX, ODT)
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
Supports PDF files up to 100MB
Need to edit a PDF document? iReadPDF's free PDF to Word converter transforms your PDFs into fully editable Microsoft Word documents. Our advanced conversion engine preserves layouts, tables, images, and formatting so you can make changes immediately.
Unlike other converters that produce garbled output, iReadPDF uses intelligent layout analysis to maintain document structure. Whether it's a simple letter or a complex report with multiple columns and graphics, your converted document will look just like the original—but fully editable.
Why Use Our Convert PDF to Word Online for Free?
Who Uses This Tool?
Trusted by professionals across industries for their daily document needs
Office Workers
Edit received contracts and proposals. Update old documents without retyping. Modify templates received as PDFs.
Students
Edit PDF lecture notes. Convert research papers for annotation. Modify study guides and handouts.
Legal Professionals
Edit contract templates. Modify standard forms. Update legal documents for new cases.
HR Departments
Update employee handbooks. Modify job descriptions. Edit policy documents.
Marketing Teams
Edit brochure content. Update proposal templates. Modify marketing collateral.
Writers & Editors
Edit manuscripts received as PDFs. Make revisions to published content. Convert drafts for editing.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse. Scanned PDFs are automatically detected.
Choose Output Format
Select DOCX (recommended), DOC, or ODT format for your converted file.
Convert & Download
Click Convert and download your editable Word document ready for editing.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Layout Preservation
Multi-column layouts, headers, footers, and page numbers are accurately converted.
Table Recognition
Tables are converted as editable Word tables with proper cell structure.
Image Extraction
Embedded images are extracted and positioned correctly in the Word document.
Font Matching
Original fonts are preserved or matched to similar available fonts.
OCR for Scans
Scanned PDFs are processed with AI-powered OCR to extract editable text.
Multiple Formats
Export to DOCX, DOC, or ODT (LibreOffice) formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Will the formatting be preserved exactly?
Our converter maintains layouts, fonts, tables, and images with high accuracy. Complex designs may require minor adjustments in Word.
Can I convert scanned PDF documents?
Yes! Our AI-powered OCR recognizes text in scanned documents. Enable OCR when uploading scanned PDFs.
Is the converted text editable?
Absolutely. The output is a standard Word document where you can edit text, modify tables, and change formatting freely.
Will images be included in the Word file?
Yes, all images are extracted and embedded in the Word document at their original positions.
Can I convert password-protected PDFs?
Yes, you'll need to enter the password before conversion. The Word output can be saved without protection.
What's the difference between DOC and DOCX?
DOCX is the modern Word format (2007+) with better compatibility and smaller file sizes. DOC is the older format for legacy software.
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