How to Convert PDF to Word for Free

Converting PDF to Word lets you edit content that would otherwise be locked. The best method depends on whether your PDF is text-based or scanned.

For text-based PDFs, an online converter preserves paragraphs, headings and most formatting. Upload the file, wait for processing and download the .docx output.

For scanned PDFs, you need OCR (Optical Character Recognition), which reads the image and reconstructs editable text. Accuracy depends on scan quality, so use 300 DPI scans when possible.

Privacy tip: prefer tools that process files in your browser or delete uploads automatically. Never upload confidential documents to unknown services.

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