Convert PDF to Word Online

Yes, ilovepdf.link uses advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to turn scanned documents and image-based PDFs into editable text. Our OCR system:

• Recognizes text in multiple languages
• Works with many document types from forms to articles
• Handles both printed and typed text
• Keeps paragraph structure and basic formatting
• Can process mixed content (text, images, and tables)

For best results, use clear, high-resolution scans (at least 300 DPI). Very small text, unusual fonts, or poor-quality scans might have some errors that need manual fixing.

Your privacy and document security are top priorities at ilovepdf.link. Here's how we keep your files safe:

• Browser-based processing: When possible, documents are converted right in your browser
• Secure connections: All data transfers use encrypted HTTPS connections
• Automatic deletion: Any temporarily processed files are deleted right after conversion
• No data collection: We never extract or store content from your documents
• No account needed: Convert files anonymously without signing up

With ilovepdf.link, your business documents, academic papers, and personal files stay private and secure throughout the entire conversion process.

ilovepdf.link's free PDF to Word converter handles files up to 50MB in size. This limit works for most documents, including:

• Large business reports and proposals
• Academic papers and manuscripts
• Legal documents and contracts
• Documents with many images
• Multi-page technical manuals

For most users, our 50MB limit is enough for daily conversion needs. If you have a very large PDF that exceeds this limit, try splitting it into smaller sections before converting.

ilovepdf.link converts your document to the modern DOCX format, which offers several benefits:

• Works with Microsoft Word 2007 and newer versions
• Compatible with free tools like Google Docs, LibreOffice, and OpenOffice
• Supports advanced formatting features
• Smaller file size than older DOC format
• Better long-term compatibility

The DOCX format lets you edit text, images, tables, and other elements fully. If you need a different format later, you can save your document in another format from your word processor.

ilovepdf.link handles complex documents better than most converters, especially with:

Tables and Data:

• Multi-level tables with merged cells
• Spreadsheet-style data with numbers
• Bordered and colored tables

Layout Elements:

• Multi-column text layouts
• Documents with sidebars
• Headers, footers, and page numbers

Visual Elements:

• Embedded images and graphics
• Diagrams and flowcharts
• Watermarks and backgrounds

While we try for perfect conversion, very complex layouts might need some minor adjustments. For best results with complex documents, use text-based PDFs (not scanned) when possible.

ilovepdf.link's converter is optimized for both speed and quality:

• Small text-based PDFs (under 5MB): Usually convert in 10-15 seconds
• Medium-sized documents (5-20MB): Typically take 15-45 seconds
• Large or complex documents (20-50MB): Generally need 45-90 seconds
• Scanned documents needing OCR: May take 1-3 minutes depending on length and complexity

Conversion time can vary based on your internet speed, document complexity, and whether OCR is needed. Our servers process multiple documents at once, so you'll get consistent performance even during busy times.