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How to convert pdf to word with formatting retained as the same?
FreeP2W may be an option to explore if you want to convert PDF to Word with formatting on a PC, but its conversion capabilities and formatting accuracy need to be verified before relying on it. In particular, check whether it preserves fonts, tables, images, columns, and page breaks rather than simply extracting text.
It uses document-layout detection and mathematical formula recognition to improve the conversion of text, tables, images, and equations into editable DOCX files.
To convert PDF to Word with formatting on Windows, install Python 3.8 or later and run:
pip install freep2w
freep2w input.pdf -o output.docx
FreeP2W is worth trying for complex documents, particularly those containing equations and images. However, exact formatting is not guaranteed, and scanned PDFs may need OCR beforehand. Review the resulting Word file for layout changes.