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Convert your Word documents into fully editable PDFs in seconds with Nitro’s free online tool.

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2 Convert in a click
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What can you do with Nitro PDF?

Just about everything.

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Read & edit
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Convert & OCR
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How to convert PDF to Word for free with Nitro

  1. Choose your PDF
    Click Upload a file or drag-and-drop to choose the document you want to convert to Word.

  2. Select PDF to Word
    Make sure PDF to Word is selected in the dropdown menu (this is the default setting and should already be selected).

  3. Convert your file
    Click the orange Convert Now button. Nitro will automatically start processing your file.

  4. Download your PDF
    Once conversion is complete, your new PDF will be ready for secure download.

No registration or email required. Works on Windows, Mac, and mobile.

Edit contracts, update proposals, and more with Nitro's free PDF to Word tool

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Contract Revisions

Edit previously finalized agreements or legal documents in Word without starting from scratch.
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Policy Updates

Update company policies or employee handbooks originally saved as PDFs for easier revisions and redistribution.
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Client Proposals

Turn archived PDF proposals into editable Word documents to refresh and reuse for new opportunities.
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Academic Research

Extract content from research papers or reports in PDF for citing, summarizing, or expanding into new documents.
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Marketing Content

Repurpose PDF brochures, flyers, or product sheets for Word templates or updated designs.
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Form Rebuilding

Convert old PDF forms into Word for quick customization or to prepare for digital form creation.

What’s the difference between the free PDF to Word conversion tool and the full Nitro trial?

Try Nitro PDF free for 14 days. No credit card required.

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Limited, in-browser tool.
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14 days of unlimited access.

Features

Convert PDFs to/from Word
Convert PDFs to/from Excel
Convert PDFs to/from PowerPoint
Convert PDFs to/from images
Unlimited uses per day
Convert multiple files (batch)
Convert scanned PDFs (OCR)
AI Document Assistant
Edit PDF text/images directly
Open and read PDFs
Merge multiple PDFs into one document
Fill & sign PDFs and digital forms
Secure, encrypt, and password protect PDFs
Redact text, markup & annotate PDFs
Compress & share PDFs
Collaborate with team members & clients
Integrate with document management systems

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FAQs about Nitro's free PDF to Word conversion tool

How do I convert a PDF to Word for free with Nitro?

  1. Choose your PDF
    Click Upload a file or drag-and-drop to choose the PDF you want to convert to Word.

  2. Select PDF to Word
    Make sure PDF to Word is selected in the dropdown menu (this is the default setting and should already be selected).

  3. Convert your file
    Click the orange Convert Now button. Nitro will automatically start processing your file.

  4. Download your Word document
    Once conversion is complete, your new PDF will be ready for secure download.

No registration or email required. Works on Windows, Mac, and mobile.

Is Nitro's free PDF to Word converter really free to use?

Yes, it's 100% free - and so is the Nitro PDF free trial.

With the trial, you get two full weeks of unlocked, unlimited usage of all of our PDF features - not just file conversion.

We do not ask for credit card information with the trial, and you won't be automatically charged when it ends.

Do I need to install any software to use this PDF to Word tool?

No. Nitro's free PDF to Word converter is entirely browser-based: you do it all right here in this window.

No downloads required - except your converted file, when it's ready.

Can I also convert other files like Excel or PowerPoint to PDF?

Yes, we offer other free tools for PDF conversion as well:

Can I edit my converted Word file after downloading?

Yes, you can edit your converted Word file after downloading.

Once you've successfully exported your PDF to Word, you can use it just like you would any other DOCX file.

Nitro's free tools make it easy.

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