PDF to Word: how it works
To convert a PDF to Word, open the PDF to Word tool and add your file; PDFER extracts the text and layout in your browser and produces an editable .docx. It offers an “Exact look” mode that mirrors each page and an “Editable” mode that reflows the text. The PDF is never uploaded.
How to use PDF to Word
- Open the PDF to Word tool and add your PDF.
- Choose “Exact look” (mirrors the page) or “Editable” (reflowable text).
- Convert and download the .docx.
In your browser vs. uploading to a server
Best for reusing PDF text in Word without uploading confidential files. Editable mode is best for editing content; Exact-look mode is best when preserving the original layout matters. Right-to-left languages (Hebrew, Arabic) and two-column layouts are supported.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to an editable Word document?
- Open the PDF to Word tool, pick Editable mode, and download the .docx; PDFER extracts the text in your browser so you can edit it in Word or Google Docs.
Can it keep the original PDF layout?
- Yes. Choose “Exact look” mode and each page is reproduced as a page image with a selectable text layer, so the Word file looks like the PDF.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
- No. PDFER runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and JavaScript. Your files are read into memory on your device, processed locally, and never sent to PDFER or any third party. Closing the tab or leaving the tool erases them from memory.
PDFER is a privacy-first PDF toolkit built by Kiril Urbonas. Every tool runs entirely in your browser — see our security model and privacy policy.