Convert PDF to DOC Online Free
PDF is the universal fixed-layout format for sharing documents exactly as designed. DOC is the older binary Microsoft Word format from Word 97-2003. FileConverter turns your PDF into DOC online in seconds - free, privacy-first, and with no software to install or account to create.
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PDF to DOC extracts text and layout into the legacy Word format for organisations still standardised on older .doc files.
What changes when you convert PDF to DOC
This extracts the text and layout from your fixed-format PDF into an editable DOC you can rework in a word processor. Digital-born PDFs convert cleanly; scanned or heavily designed multi-column PDFs may need a quick tidy-up, and scans require OCR before the text becomes editable.
About the PDF format
PDF preserves fonts, layout, and images so a document looks identical on every device and printer. It is the standard for contracts, invoices, reports, and any file that should not be casually edited. In everyday use, PDF is chosen for contracts, invoices, and official forms, reports and print-ready documents and sharing files that must not change layout. It opens in every browser, Adobe Acrobat, and built-in OS viewers.
About the DOC format
DOC is the pre-2007 Word format, still found in older archives and templates. Converting it to modern DOCX or PDF improves compatibility with current software. In everyday use, DOC is chosen for legacy Word documents and templates and archives created before Word 2007. It opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.
PDF vs DOC
PDF is best known for identical appearance everywhere, while DOC stands out for opens in Word and most office suites. Choosing between them comes down to where the file needs to go next.
Common use cases
People convert PDF to DOC for jobs such as legacy Word documents and templates and archives created before Word 2007. It is especially common when a PDF file arrives from one system but needs to work in another that standardises on DOC.
When to convert PDF to DOC
Reach for PDF to DOC when your destination expects DOC — for example legacy Word documents and templates and archives created before Word 2007. It is the right move when you receive a PDF file but the app, website, or person you are working with cannot use it. Bear in mind that outdated binary format, so keep your original PDF if you might need it again.
How to convert PDF to DOC
- Upload your PDF file to the converter at the top of this page - DOC is already selected as the output.
- Check the size limit shown on this page, then drag and drop or browse for your file.
- Confirm DOC is still the target format, or pick a different one from the grid.
- Start the conversion and download your DOC file the moment it is ready.
Quality tips
Digital-born PDF files convert most predictably. Scanned pages need OCR before editable text looks perfect, and very complex layouts are worth a quick review in the destination app after converting to DOC.
Platform compatibility
The PDF to DOC converter runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS - anywhere with a modern browser, with no plugins or permissions required. Once exported, DOC opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.
File size limits
Documents up to 200MB
Troubleshooting
- If the file exceeds the limit shown below, compress images, trim video, or split archives before retrying.
- If conversion fails, confirm the extension matches the real format — renaming a file alone does not change its contents.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before conversion.
- Heavy formatting may shift slightly — allow a minute to tidy headings in Word or a similar app.
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