Convert resume PDF to Word
Recover the editable Word version of your resume PDF. Update job titles, swap dates, change formatting — without retyping.
Most people lose the Word source of their resume eventually — different laptop, lost cloud drive, accidentally overwritten file. The PDF survives because it's archived, attached to old emails, or downloaded from job boards. Updating it for a new role means either retyping in Word, awkwardly editing a PDF directly, or asking a friend to send their template. PDFOnly converts your resume PDF back to editable Word in seconds, preserving the layout (columns, headers, bullet points), the fonts you used, and the section structure.
Drop in your PDF resume, download a .docx file, open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, and resume editing where you left off. Update job titles, change dates, swap the highlighted skills, or just give it a fresh layout. Re-export to PDF when you're done — most ATS systems and recruiters expect PDF, not Word.
Frequently asked questions
Will my resume's two-column layout survive?
Mostly — modern resume templates with two columns convert cleanly into Word's two-column layout. Older or hand-built layouts may need light cleanup if column boundaries weren't crisp in the source PDF.
What about my fonts? I used a custom font.
Common fonts (Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Times) come through directly. Custom fonts (Inter, Roboto, etc.) are mapped to the closest available match in Word. To keep your custom font, install it on your computer first — Word picks it up automatically.
Should I update in Word or use a fresh template?
If your resume is well-structured and recent, edit in Word. If it's old, the design is dated, or the formatting is patchy, consider rebuilding from a template. Most modern templates are designed for ATS readability.