How to Extract Text from a Scanned PDF: Image OCR Steps
Learn how to save scanned PDF pages as images for OCR, review the text and choose a suitable export. Direct image-only PDF OCR is not supported.
PDF to Word Converter
Extract selectable text from a PDF and save it as editable Word document. Free uploads up to 4MB, one file at a time. Image-only scanned PDFs need to be converted to images before OCR.
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Before you upload
Turn selectable PDF text into an editable DOCX
A DOCX export gives you a working document you can revise: change a heading, update a paragraph or reuse text in a new draft. This converter reads the text already embedded in a PDF and reconstructs basic rows and tables for Word.
It does not reproduce the original document design. Check page breaks, column order and table cells after opening the DOCX. Images, signatures, custom fonts and decorative elements may not transfer. Keep your original PDF for reference.
For a scanned contract or photographed page, save the page as a JPG or PNG and use Image to Word instead. Direct uploads of image-only PDFs are not supported.
- Review recognized text before sharing it
- Keep the original document for reference
- Export text without a watermark
How to use the pdf to word converter
Start with a clear source, then check the output.
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Upload one PDF: Choose a document with selectable text, within your upload allowance.
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Read the extracted result: Check spelling, reading order, names and numbers against the source.
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Download the result: Save your editable Word document and open it to check the final formatting.
What this conversion supports
Choose this tool when you need the text from your document.
Editable DOCX output
Open the downloaded document in a compatible word processor and revise the extracted text. Check the document before sharing it.
Basic structure reconstructed
Text rows and simple table cells are rebuilt from PDF positions. Dense columns, footnotes and complex tables may need manual cleanup.
No desktop converter required
Upload through your browser and download the Word file. Free use includes three conversions per day and files up to 4MB.
Useful ways to reuse extracted text
Preserve the original file and use the conversion as an editable working copy.
Draft revisions: Bring text from a digital PDF into Word, then edit paragraphs and headings.
Tables and columns: Inspect the DOCX for shifted cells, missing graphics and changed page breaks before sharing.
Records: Copy names and reference numbers, then verify every character before filing.
PDF to Word Converter: Common Questions
Supported inputs, output limitations, free use and processing.
Yes. The output is a DOCX containing extracted text. Open it in Microsoft Word or another compatible editor. Check the formatting before editing, especially tables and columns.
Do not rely on exact visual preservation. This tool reconstructs text and basic structure; original fonts, graphics, signatures and page breaks may change or be omitted. Keep the original PDF.
An image-only PDF cannot be converted directly here. Save each scanned page as a JPG or PNG and use Image to Word for OCR. Check every name, date and amount, and keep the signed original as your reference.
PDFs store positioned elements rather than the same editable table structure as Word. The converter infers rows and cells. Merged cells and irregular columns can need repair in your word processor.
No account is needed for three free conversions per day with files up to 4MB. The uploader accepts one file at a time. Paid plans have monthly allowances; see the pricing page.
Choose plain text when you only need words for notes, a search index or another text field. Choose DOCX when you want to edit paragraphs and document structure in a word processor.
