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UPDF is an AI-assisted PDF editor with built-in OCR and chat-with-PDF, useful for edits our free tool can't handle.
We focus on common cases; UPDF adds an AI layer for asking questions about the document content.
PDF to Word
Convert a PDF into an editable .docx Word document — paragraphs, headings, bold runs, page breaks, and embedded images are preserved. Runs entirely in your browser.
Best for PDFs with selectable text (not scanned images). For scanned PDFs, use our OCR PDF tool first. Complex layouts (multi-column, text boxes) may shift slightly — manual cleanup in Word may be needed.
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Maximum file size: 128 MB
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.
Convert PDF to Word Keeping Formatting — Visual Fidelity Mode
Need the Word output to look like the original PDF? Our 'Visual Fidelity' mode renders each PDF page as a high-DPI image embedded in .docx — fonts, colors, images, and layout all stay exactly as designed. No upload, no watermarks, perfect for contracts, branded reports, and designed documents.
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How to Use
- Upload Designed PDF: Drop your PDF — typically contracts with branded letterheads, annual reports, brochures, or designed presentations. The tool accepts PDFs from any source: Word exports, InDesign, LaTeX, Scribus, or PDF editors.
- Pick Visual Fidelity Mode: Select 'Visual Fidelity' instead of 'Editable Text'. This mode renders each page as a high-DPI image (200 DPI default, up to 300 DPI selectable) and embeds it in the .docx alongside extracted text.
- Set Resolution: Choose between 150 DPI (smaller file size, suitable for screen review), 200 DPI (good balance, recommended), or 300 DPI (print quality, larger file). Higher DPI produces sharper text in the embedded images.
- Download: Click 'Convert'. Within seconds you get a .docx file where each page is a full-bleed image with the original text selectable on top. Open in Word and the layout matches the original PDF exactly — no more hours of reformatting.
Why Choose This Tool
- 100% Local Processing: Files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript — never uploaded to any server.
- No Limits: No file count or file size restrictions. Process as many files as your device can handle.
- No Sign-up: Free forever, no account needed, no email required. Open the page and start.
- Private by Design: Nothing is sent to any server. Close the tab and your files are gone forever.
Common Questions
How do I convert a PDF to Word without losing formatting?
Use our Visual Fidelity mode. Each PDF page is rendered as a high-DPI image and embedded in the .docx file, so the original layout — fonts, colors, images, tables, columns — stays intact. You still get selectable text on top for search/edit. No upload, fully local.
What's the difference between Editable Text and Visual Fidelity modes?
Editable Text mode extracts text + structure and rebuilds a native Word document. Fonts and layout match best-effort, but complex designs may shift. Visual Fidelity mode embeds each page as a high-DPI image, preserving exact layout but making text changes require re-typing. Pick based on whether you'll edit the content (Editable Text) or just need the design preserved (Visual Fidelity).
What DPI should I choose?
For screen review and most document workflows, 200 DPI offers a good balance. Use 300 DPI for printed output or when text is very small (e.g. legal footnotes). 150 DPI keeps file size smallest — fine for draft review or email attachments.
Can I edit text in Visual Fidelity mode?
You can copy text out of the embedded page images via OCR-click selection, but you can't directly edit text in place. For mixed use, convert with Visual Fidelity to lock the layout, then use our PDF Editor or PDF to Word Editable Text mode for the content you need to change — keep both versions.
How big is the resulting .docx file?
At 200 DPI, a 10-page PDF produces a .docx around 5-15 MB (mostly embedded page images). 300 DPI roughly doubles that. 150 DPI halves it. Compress with our PDF Compress tool if needed after conversion to email-share.
Will my PDF be uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser. Whether your PDF is a confidential merger document, a private medical record, or a proprietary design proof, the file and result stay on your device the entire time.