Bulk Convert PDF to Word (DOCX) Online
Extract editable text from PDF documents.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose PDF files. No account required—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 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 · 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 Azure Document Intelligence, Microsoft's industry-leading AI service supporting 293 languages with up to 99% accuracy. For best results, ensure your scans are at least 300 DPI with clear, dark text on a light background.
Why Azure Document Intelligence?
- 293 languages — vs ~100 for Tesseract OCR
- Up to 99% accuracy on clear scans (industry-leading)
- Native text extraction — tables, headers, and formatting preserved
- Enterprise reliability — same service used by Fortune 500 companies
Where are my documents processed?
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?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 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: 5 credits per 1 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 1 MB: 5 credits
- 2 MB: 10 credits
- 3 MB: 15 credits
- 4 MB: 20 credits
Example: A 5 MB document = 25 credits. A 95 MB document = 475 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:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 5 credit per 1 MB, a typical document costs 5 credit. Pro users can convert 2400 documents per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
What's New in PDF to DOCX
Latest improvements to this converter
Enhanced OCR with language selection (20+ languages), automatic deskew for crooked scans, and optional noise cleanup.
Automatic OCR for scanned PDFs. Scanned documents are now detected and processed automatically—no extra steps required.
Initial release of PDF to Word (DOCX) converter. Convert PDF documents to editable Word files.
Need to get more done? Pro starts from $5.
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