PDF to Word: How to Edit a PDF, Even a Scan

You have a PDF, but you need to change the words. Here is how to get it into Word.

The free way in Word

1. Open Word.
2. Click File, then Open, and pick your PDF.
3. Word turns it into a document. Check the layout.

The free way in Google Docs

1. Put the PDF in Google Drive.
2. Right-click it and pick Open with, then Google Docs.
3. Fix anything that moved.

The quick way, scans too

1. Open PDF to Word.
2. Pick your PDF.
3. Press Make my Word file, then Download.

If a page is a scan or a photo, we read the words on it for you.

Tips

• A clear, straight scan gives the best words.
• Big file? PageKit can split it first.
• Read the Word file once before you send it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit a scanned PDF in Word?

Yes, once the words are read from the picture. Our tool does that for you. Check the result, since blurry scans can have mistakes.

Will the Word file look the same?

Close. Headings, paragraphs, simple tables, and pictures come across. Fancy layouts may move.

Do you keep my PDF?

No. Your file never leaves your device. It's turned into Word right in your browser.