Convert a PDF to Word
A PDF is built for viewing and sharing, not editing. Converting it to Word gets you a document you can actually change: fix a typo, update a clause, or drop in a new paragraph, instead of retyping the page from scratch.
What you get:
- Upload from your phone, tablet, or computer, through your browser
- A DOCX download that opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice
- Free plan: 3 uploads
How to Convert PDF to Word
- Upload the PDF file: from your computer, phone, or tablet, through the browser. No install.
- Convert it in the app: open the file and use the convert tool to turn it into a Word document.
- Download the DOCX: save it or open it directly in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
If you need to go the other way on the same document, ScreenApp also converts Word to PDF. See pricing for what each plan includes.
PDF to Word Converter vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | Adobe Acrobat | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | CloudConvert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 3 uploads | Free, no account required, daily limits apply | 1 file per task, up to 15 MB | Free, no account required | 10 conversions per day, up to 1 GB |
| Max file size | 2 GB in the free online tool, no set limit in the app | Not stated | 15 MB | Not stated | 1 GB |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $14.99/month annual | Not stated in USD/month annual | Not stated | pay-as-you-go conversion credits, no flat monthly plan shown |
Sources, checked 2026-09-17: ScreenApp pricing, ilovepdf.com/pricing, cloudconvert.com/pricing, adobe.com/acrobat/pricing.html
- vs Adobe Acrobat: Adobe’s free tool applies daily conversion limits before pointing you to a paid Acrobat plan at $14.99 a month billed annually, and it includes OCR for scanned PDFs. ScreenApp’s free plan is 3 uploads with no daily reset to track, though it does not include OCR.
- vs iLovePDF: iLovePDF’s free PDF to Word tool processes 1 file per task up to 15 MB, and OCR needs the paid Premium plan at Not stated in USD a month billed annually. ScreenApp’s free plan is 3 uploads.
- vs Smallpdf: Smallpdf converts PDF to Word free with no account required, but OCR for scanned PDFs is a Pro-only feature. ScreenApp’s free plan does not include OCR either, so a PDF with a text layer already in place converts most cleanly on either tool.
- vs CloudConvert: CloudConvert gives free users 10 conversion credits a day, up to 1 GB per file, then moves to pay-as-you-go conversion credits, no flat monthly plan shown. ScreenApp’s free plan is 3 uploads, with no credits to track.
Who Converts PDF to Word
Business professionals convert a PDF contract or proposal to Word so they can edit terms, add comments, or track changes before sending it back.
Students and researchers convert PDF readings and papers to Word so they can copy sections into notes or a draft without retyping them.
Legal professionals convert PDF agreements and templates to Word to redline clauses, update a form, or build a new document from an existing one.
Content creators and writers convert a PDF ebook or article to Word to pull text into a blog post or a new piece of writing.
Administrative staff convert PDF forms and templates to Word so they can update a company document without rebuilding it from scratch.
