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Image PDF to Word

Use OCR to extract text from image-based PDF files and export them to Word format.

Image-based PDFs can be converted to Word by using OCR to read the text inside each page image.

Use OCR to extract text from image-based PDF files and export them to Word format.

Best for

Best for image-heavy PDFs or documents without a proper text layer.

Conversion tip

OCR mode is the stronger choice for image PDFs, especially when selecting text in the PDF is not possible.

1. Upload

Choose your PDF and upload it through the homepage tool.

2. Convert

Automatic conversion runs first, with OCR available for scanned files.

3. Download

Download your DOCX file once the conversion is complete.

How does image PDF conversion work?

The OCR process reads visible text from images and rebuilds it into editable Word paragraphs.

Ready to convert?

Go back to the homepage, upload your PDF, and convert it into an editable Word document.

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