# PDF to Word

Convert PDF files to editable Word documents (.docx) by extracting text and preserving basic formatting

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-to-word

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, word, docx, convert, document, text

## Overview

Convert PDF documents to editable Word format using pure Node.js.

**Highlights:**
- Converts PDF to DOCX format
- Extracts and preserves text content
- Supports headings and basic formatting (bold, italic)
- Works entirely in Node.js (no external dependencies)
- Supports batch conversion

## Inputs

- **PDF File** (file): Upload a PDF file

## When to use

- When you need to edit the text content of a read-only PDF document in Microsoft Word.
- When you want to extract text from a PDF while preserving basic formatting like headings, bold, and italic styles.
- When you need to convert PDF reports or contracts into editable DOCX files for revision.

## How it works

- Upload your PDF document using the file input field.
- The tool processes the PDF, extracting the text layout, headings, and basic text formatting.
- A downloadable Word document (.docx) is generated, ready for editing in any word processor.

## Use cases

- Modifying contract terms or agreements that were only saved in PDF format.
- Extracting text and headings from academic papers or reports for citation and editing.
- Updating outdated product manuals or documentation without rewriting the entire text.

## Frequently asked questions

### Will the converted Word document be editable?

Yes, the output is a standard .docx file with editable text, headings, and basic formatting.

### Does this tool preserve complex layouts and images?

The tool focuses on extracting text and preserving basic formatting like bold, italics, and headings. Complex multi-column layouts or embedded images may not be fully preserved.

### What file formats are supported for conversion?

The tool accepts standard PDF files as input and outputs editable Microsoft Word (.docx) files.

### Is there a file size limit for the PDF upload?

Yes, the maximum supported file size for a single PDF upload is 50 MB.

### Can I convert scanned PDFs or images?

This tool extracts text directly from PDF documents; scanned PDFs containing only images of text may not convert to editable text.

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## Samples

- [PDF Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pdf-samples): Generated PDF samples from tools dated 2026-02-01 to 2026-02-10
- [Markdown Slide Deck Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/md-slide-deck-to-pdf): Remark/Marp style Markdown slide decks for testing PDF export layouts
- [DOC Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/doc-samples): Sample legacy Word documents (.doc) for binary format preview and parser validation
- [Markdown Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/markdown-samples): Markdown format examples from simple to complex document structures

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