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Bulk Convert PDF to Word (DOCX) Online

Extract editable text from PDF documents.

Drop up to 50 PDF files at once — no install, no sign-up required.

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25 MB per file Up to 50 files 3 parallel conversions 1 credit each

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Median PDF → DOCX time (last 10k jobs): 1068ms

How it works

  1. 1 · Drop your files

    Drag & drop or choose PDF files. No account required—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.

  2. 2 · We convert securely

    Text extraction on our servers with automatic OCR for scanned documents. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Complex layouts may need manual cleanup.

  3. 3 · Download & auto-delete

    Get editable Word documents. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

PDF (Portable Document Format) is Adobe's universal document standard, designed to present text, images, and layout consistently across any device or platform. First released in 1993 and later standardized as ISO 32000, PDF supports vector graphics, embedded fonts, forms, annotations, and encryption. It has become the de facto format for document exchange, digital publishing, and archival—billions of PDFs are created daily worldwide.

Learn more: PDF on Wikipedia

PDF excels at preserving document fidelity and works universally—every operating system and browser includes native PDF support. For long-term archival or regulatory compliance, PDF/A is the appropriate variant.

DOCX is Microsoft's modern Word document format based on Office Open XML (OOXML), standardized as ISO/IEC 29500. Introduced in Office 2007, DOCX stores content as compressed XML files inside a ZIP container, supporting rich text formatting, embedded media, styles, templates, and change tracking. Unlike the legacy binary DOC format, DOCX is more compact, less prone to corruption, and easier for third-party applications to parse.

Learn more: Office Open XML on Wikipedia

DOCX is the standard for collaborative document editing and remains fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and most document processors. For final distribution or archival, consider converting to PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of PDFs work best?

Simple text-based PDFs work best:

  • Single-column documents
  • Reports and articles with basic formatting
  • Text-heavy documents without complex layouts

Now supported with automatic OCR:

  • Scanned PDFs (we detect and OCR them automatically)

May require manual cleanup:

  • Multi-column layouts (columns may merge)
  • Complex tables (structure may not be preserved)
  • Documents with heavy formatting or graphics

Will not work:

  • Password-protected PDFs

Can you convert scanned PDFs?

Yes! We automatically detect scanned PDFs and apply OCR (optical character recognition) before conversion. Just upload your scanned document—no extra steps required.

Our OCR engine uses Tesseract, the same open-source technology trusted by Google. For best results, ensure your scans are at least 300 DPI with clear, dark text on a light background.

Is the conversion lossless?

No—PDF to Word is inherently imperfect. PDFs are designed for fixed-layout display, while Word documents are designed for editing. The conversion attempts to extract text and recreate the layout, but:

  • Complex layouts may be simplified or altered
  • Some formatting may be lost or changed
  • Images and graphics may shift position
  • Tables may not convert accurately

This is a limitation of all PDF to Word converters, not just ours. For best results, start with simple text-based PDFs.

Do you support password-protected PDFs?

No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed. You'll need to remove password protection before uploading.

To remove protection: Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat or your preferred PDF reader → Enter the password → Save as a new unprotected PDF.

What about PDF forms?

Form fields and interactive elements are not preserved in the conversion. The visual appearance of the form may be converted, but the interactive functionality will be lost.

If you need to edit PDF forms, consider using a dedicated PDF form editor instead.

Why might my output be empty?

Empty output is rare now that we have automatic OCR, but can still happen if:

  • Severely degraded scan: Very low quality images that OCR cannot read
  • Handwritten text: OCR works best on printed text
  • Encrypted PDF: The PDF has restrictions that prevent processing

Try opening the PDF and checking if the text is legible—if you can read it clearly, our OCR should be able to as well.

What are the limits for this converter?

TierMax File SizeMax Files/BatchParallel Processing
Free25 MB50 files3 at once
Pro200 MB200 files6 at once
Business1024 MB1000 files10 at once

Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all documents converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

How are credits calculated for this conversion?

Cost: 1 credit per 25 MB

How it works:

  • Files up to 25 MB: 1 credit (minimum)
  • 26-50 MB: 2 credits
  • 51-75 MB: 3 credits
  • 76-100 MB: 4 credits
  • Over 1000 MB: 40 credits (maximum cap)

Example: A 5 MB document = 1 credit. A 95 MB document = 4 credits.

Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

Credit allocations vary by account tier:

TierDaily LimitMonthly Limit
Free50 credits/day
Pro10,000 credits/month
Business30,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit per 25 MB, a typical document costs 1 credit. Pro users can convert 10000 documents per month.

Choose Your Plan

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Free

$0

For occasional personal use

  • 25 MB per file
  • 50 files per batch
  • 3 parallel conversions
  • 50 credits/day
  • Standard priority
  • Email support
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Pro

$9 /month

For independent work

  • 200 MB per file
  • 200 files per batch
  • 6 parallel conversions
  • 10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
  • High priority
  • Email & chat support
  • One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network

Business

$19 /month

1 seat

For production scale

  • 1 GB per file
  • 1000 files per batch
  • 10 parallel conversions
  • 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
  • Add seats to invite team members
  • Highest priority
  • Priority email & chat support
  • One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network

How Credits Work

  • Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
  • Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
  • Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
  • One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.

What's New in PDF to DOCX

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated January 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026

Automatic OCR for scanned PDFs. Scanned documents are now detected and processed automatically—no extra steps required.

Dec 23, 2025

Initial release of PDF to Word (DOCX) converter. Convert PDF documents to editable Word files.