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Reconstruct editable Word text from a PDF. Scanned pages use OCR in one or two selected languages; layout and reading order need review.

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PDFFile limit: 20 MiB

How to use this tool

  1. Select your PDF file or files.
  2. Choose one or two OCR languages that match the text, then start.
  3. Review the result and download it before clearing the workspace.

When this tool helps

Use conversion when you need to edit text from a PDF. A text-based PDF usually gives better results than a blurry scan. The tool rebuilds a Word document rather than recovering the original Word source.

Choose the right settings

Choose OCR languages
For scanned pages, choose the language that matches the text, or two languages for a mixed document. Selecting an unrelated language can make recognition worse.
Check editable content
Review words, dates, amounts and table columns in the DOCX. Complex layouts, multiple columns and scans may need manual correction. Handwriting is not supported.

A practical example

Edit a scanned Arabic letter

  1. Select a clear, upright scan saved as PDF.
  2. Choose Arabic for OCR, adding another language only if the letter contains substantial text in that language.
  3. Convert, then open the DOCX and compare the text with the PDF before editing.

Correct OCR mistakes before reusing the text. For an already text-based PDF, inspect the reconstructed paragraphs and tables; OCR settings do not guarantee the original layout.

Common mistakes

Expecting perfect layout recovery
PDF does not retain the original Word structure. Review images, reading order and table placement in the output.
Using an unclear or sideways scan
Use a clearer, upright source scan when letters are blurred or cut off. Check the OCR text and download the result before the one-hour server expiry.

Tool limits

One PDF up to 20 MiB; 50 text pages or 10 OCR pages. Choose one or two languages. Protected PDFs are unsupported.

Frequently asked questions

Is the original Word layout recovered?

PDF does not store the original Word structure. The output reconstructs editable text, tables and images. Clear scans work best; handwriting is unsupported.

When do my uploaded files expire?

Files and downloads become inaccessible one hour after job creation. Temporary files are removed by cleanup running every five minutes. Clearing the workspace releases its local previews.

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