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Axelohu
Tin Contributor
Oct 28, 2026

How to convert pdf to word with formatting retained as the same?

Hi everyone, Got several PDF files from work that need to be edited in Microsoft Word. Most of them are around 20–50 pages long and contain a mix of text, tables, images, headers, footers, and page ...
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HoltSawye
Iron Contributor
Oct 28, 2026

If you need to convert a PDF to Word while preserving the formatting, you can try using the ONLYOFFICE desktop editor—this is another option.

Unlike online conversion tools, the desktop version allows you to perform conversions locally without requiring a constant internet connection.

How to Convert PDF to Word Without Losing Formatting

Step 1: Download and install the software on Windows.

Step 2: Open your PDF file in the desktop application.

Step 3: Convert or save the PDF as a DOCX document.

Step 4: Open the generated DOCX file in the built-in document editor and check the text, tables, images, headers, and other formatting.

 

You can continue editing the converted DOCX file within the same application without having to switch to another program, making this a practical option when you need to convert pdf to word without losing formatting and then make further adjustments.