PDF to Word
Extract the text of a PDF into an editable Word document — perfect for copy-paste, re-writing, or translation. All processing is local.
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Use one-time API credits for automation, or Max for larger files, background jobs, batches, and PDF audio.
How It Works
Step 1: Upload Your PDF
Drop a text PDF, or enable English OCR for a scanned PDF. Password-protected files must be unlocked first.
Step 2: Extract Text to DOCX
ExactPDF reads each page and writes the recognized text into an editable Word document. Complex layout, tables, and images are not preserved exactly.
Step 3: Download & Refine
Open the text-first DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice to restore any layout details you still need.
Why Use This Tool
- Local English OCR for scanned agreements, printed forms, and photo PDFs
- Editable text output for rewriting, translation, review, and copy-paste workflows
- No server upload — confidential drafts stay in your browser
- Clear text-first output instead of pretending to reproduce complex page layout
Common Use Cases
Extract policy text for redrafting, move report prose into a collaborative Word workflow, recover text from an English scan, or create a DOCX for translation and review. Use a layout-accurate desktop converter when exact columns, tables, and positioned images matter.
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