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Paperlume: Free PDF to Word Converter That Keeps Your Layout
Convert PDF to an editable Word document with headings, lists, tables, columns and images kept. Free, no sign-up, and your file never leaves your device.
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Paperlume, the free PDF to Word converter that keeps your layout
Turn any PDF into an editable Word document with real headings, lists, tables, columns and images. Paperlume reads your file inside your browser, so it never leaves your device.
Free, no limitsNo sign-upNothing uploadedTables & columns keptReal Word lists
Convert PDF to Word
PDF
1Pages
Leave empty for all, or type e.g. 1-3, 5
2Images
Charts and photos are kept as pictures.
3Password
Only used on your device to open the file.
Starting…
Your Word file is ready
Private by design: your PDF is converted on this device and never uploaded.
PDF to Word in three steps
1
Add your PDF
Drop the file or tap to choose it. Locked PDFs ask for their password.
2
Convert
Paperlume finds headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, columns and pictures on every page.
3
Download and edit
Open the .docx in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice and edit it like any document.
Why Paperlume is different
Most online converters upload your file to their servers, limit you to a few files a day, and ask you to pay at the download step. Paperlume does the work on your own device, has no daily limit, and never blocks your download. After every conversion it also shows exactly what it found, so nothing goes missing quietly.
What Paperlume keeps from your PDF
| In your PDF | In your Word file |
|---|---|
| Headings and titles | Real Word headings, so the navigation pane and table of contents work |
| Bullets and numbered lists | Real Word lists, including nested levels and the right starting number |
| Tables | Editable tables with merged cells, borders and cell colours |
| Two or three columns | Word columns in the right reading order |
| Fonts, sizes, bold, italic, colours | Kept on every line of text |
| Photos, charts and drawings | Placed as pictures in the right spot |
| Headers, footers and page numbers | Moved into the Word header and footer, with live page numbers |
Get the cleanest Word file
Convert only what you need
Type a page range such as 2-4 to get a smaller, faster file.
Scanned pages
A scan is a photo of paper, so it comes in as a picture. Paperlume tells you which pages were scans.
Fonts look different?
If a PDF uses a font your computer does not have, Word shows a similar one. Install the font to see the exact look.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF to Word converter really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit and no payment at the download step.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Paperlume reads and converts your PDF inside your browser. The file never leaves your device, which makes it safe for contracts, bank statements and ID documents.
Will my tables and columns stay the same?
Yes, in most files. Paperlume rebuilds tables with merged cells, borders and colours, and turns two-column pages into Word columns. After converting, it shows how many tables, pictures and headings it found.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to editable Word text?
Scanned pages are added as pictures and the result tells you which pages were scans. Text recognition (OCR) for scans is planned as a future upgrade.
Can I open the file in Google Docs or on a phone?
Yes. The .docx file works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and the Word mobile app.
My PDF has a password. Can I still convert it?
Yes, if you know the password. Type it in the box that appears. It is only used on your device to open the file.
How can we make Paperlume better?
Did a file not convert the way you hoped? Tell us what went wrong. We read every note.