Merge PDF
Bring your PDFs together in one tidy file.
PDF to Word
Extract the text from a digital PDF into an editable DOCX document, separated by page.
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PDF · Up to 100 MBText-only conversion. Complex layouts, images and tables are not preserved. Scanned PDFs need OCR, which is not included.
How to pdf to word
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Select a text-based PDF.
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Convert its text into a Word document.
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Download and edit the DOCX file.
Good to know before you start
Text-only conversion. Complex layouts, images and tables are not preserved. Scanned PDFs need OCR, which is not included.
Common questions
How does PDF to Word work?
Extract the text from a digital PDF into an editable DOCX document, separated by page.
What should I know about this tool?
Text-only conversion. Complex layouts, images and tables are not preserved. Scanned PDFs need OCR, which is not included.
Are these PDF tools really free?
Yes. Every tool on Paperlane is free to use, with no account, subscription or watermark added by the service. Practical file limits keep browser processing reliable.
Do my files leave my device?
No. File conversion and editing happen locally in your browser. Paperlane does not upload your document contents to a conversion server. The hosting provider still receives standard website requests.
Can I use Paperlane on my phone?
Yes. The tools work in modern mobile and desktop browsers. Smaller files are recommended on phones because processing uses your device’s memory.