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How to Convert PDF to Word and Keep the Formatting

25 October 2026 · 4 min read

Need to change a resume, an agreement or a report that you only have as a PDF? Converting it to Word (DOCX) lets you edit it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or WPS Office.

  1. Open PDFAdore PDF to Word.
  2. Select your PDF.
  3. Click Convert to Word and download the DOCX file.
  4. Open it in Word or Google Docs and edit as normal.

Convert your PDF to an editable Word file. Free, and the PDF never leaves your device.

Open PDF to Word

Scanned PDFs and photos

A scanned PDF is a picture of text, so there are no words to convert. To edit a few lines of a scan, use Edit PDF, which recognises the text on scanned pages (OCR) and lets you change it directly.

Only need small changes?

If you just want to fix a name, date or number, you do not need Word at all. Edit PDF lets you click on existing text and change it, and the original text is really removed from the file.

Frequently asked questions

Is the formatting kept when converting PDF to Word?

Text, paragraphs, tables and images are kept as closely as possible. Complex designs may need small touch-ups in Word.

Can I convert PDF to Word on my phone?

Yes. PDFAdore works in the phone browser and the DOCX opens in the Word or Google Docs app.