How to convert PDF to Word
- Choose your PDF or drop it on the page.
- Click “Convert to Word”.
- Download the DOCX file.
- Open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and edit.
About PDF to Word conversion
Vertozi reads the real text of your PDF and rebuilds it as a Word document: paragraphs, headings, bold and italic text, colors, alignment, lists, simple tables, images, headers and footers. Each PDF page starts on a new page in Word.
A PDF stores where each letter goes, not how the document was built. That’s why simple documents convert very well, while multi-column layouts, forms and complex designs may need small adjustments after conversion.
Scanned PDFs are photos of paper and have no text to extract. Vertozi doesn’t read text from images (OCR), so those pages are added to the Word file as images.
When should you convert PDF to Word?
- You need to update a contract, résumé or report and only have the PDF.
- You want to reuse text from a PDF without retyping it.
- Someone asks for an editable version of a document.
- You need to fix a typo in a PDF.
PDF vs Word (DOCX)
| Word (DOCX) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Hard to edit | Easy to edit |
| Layout | Looks the same everywhere | Can change between apps |
| Best for | Sharing and printing final versions | Writing and reviewing |
Frequently asked questions
Will my Word file look exactly like the PDF?
Text documents usually look very close. Multi-column layouts, forms and complex designs may shift a little, so check the file before sending it.
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
Yes, but scans have no text layer. You’ll get a Word file with page images, and the text won’t be editable.
Does it work with Google Docs?
Yes. The DOCX file opens in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice and Pages.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF?
No. Remove the password first, then convert the file.
Is Vertozi really free?
Yes. There is no subscription, no premium plan and no sign-up. The site is funded by ads.
Are my files uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your files never leave your device.