Features
- Built-in OCR technology
- Convert scanned or image-based PDFs into editable text.
- Formatting stays in place
- Keep your images, tables, and document layout intact.
How it works
Make any PDF fully editable in three quick steps.
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Open the extension
Click the “PDF to Docs” icon in your browser.
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Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your file, or click to browse.
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Get the document
Download a clean Word file or open it directly in Google Docs.
Frequently asked questions
Click “Add to Chrome” on this page, then confirm the extension installation. You’ll see the PDF to Docs icon in your toolbar — just click it whenever you need to convert a PDF.
Yes. It is completely free to install and use.
Yes. Your PDF is sent over a secure connection to our processing servers. It is held only temporarily to complete the conversion and is not retained afterward.
No account is required to convert or download Word files. You only need to sign in with your regular Google account if you choose to export directly into Google Docs.
It works in most modern browsers that support Chrome extensions. However, we recommend using Google Chrome for the most reliable experience.
The extension preserves your text, images, tables, fonts, and overall layout. However, highly complex elements like custom columns or unique forms might need a quick manual adjustment after converting.
Yes. The extension automatically recognizes and extracts text from scanned images. Since accuracy depends on the original scan quality, we recommend doing a quick review of the final text.
You get an editable Word (.docx) file. You can download it directly to your computer or open it as a new Google Doc.
You can convert files up to 200 MB. If your PDF is larger, simply compress or split the file before uploading.
Not while it is locked. You will need to unlock the PDF and remove the password before uploading it.