pdf2docx
Open source Python library converting pdf to docx.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. The library is straightforward to install and suitable for basic PDF-to-Word conversion tasks. However, be aware that active maintenance has ended and the project is now community-supported. If you need robust, actively-maintained PDF handling, the description recommends PyMuPDF as an alternative. No known security vulnerabilities are reported.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python >= 3.10.
- opencv-python-headless requires a system with image processing libraries available.
- Low friction installation with a pure-Python wheel.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
last release 2026-05-01 (105 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,151,092 downloads/mo, #4,297 on PyPI
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pip install pdf2docx
from pdf2docx import Converter
converter = Converter('input.pdf')
converter.convert('output.docx')
converter.close()- Conversion quality and accuracy across different PDF types and layouts
- Performance characteristics on large or complex PDF documents
- Extent of table extraction accuracy and edge-case handling
What it is and what it does
pdf2docx is a Python library that converts PDF documents into editable Word (.docx) files. It uses PyMuPDF for PDF parsing and python-docx for document generation, with additional support for table extraction and layout analysis via opencv-python-headless and numpy. The library provides both programmatic and command-line interfaces for conversion tasks.
The project was originally maintained by Artifex but is now community-driven under the MIT license. It depends on several image processing and document manipulation libraries to reconstruct PDF content as structured Word documents. Users should be aware that active maintenance has transitioned to the community, and the description suggests considering PyMuPDF directly for more comprehensive PDF processing needs.
Use it for
- Convert scanned or digital PDFs to editable Word documents for further editing
- Extract tables from PDF reports and import them into Word format
- Batch-convert multiple PDFs to .docx for document management workflows
- Automate PDF-to-Word conversion in document processing pipelines
Worth the install?
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Yes, with conditions.
The library is straightforward to install and suitable for basic PDF-to-Word conversion tasks. However, be aware that active maintenance has ended and the project is now community-supported. If you need robust, actively-maintained PDF handling, the description recommends PyMuPDF as an alternative. No known security vulnerabilities are reported.
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pdf2docx on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with a pure-Python wheel. Maintenance is active, though the project description notes it is no longer actively maintained by Artifex and relies on community contributions.
Requires Python >= 3.10. opencv-python-headless requires a system with image processing libraries available.
License in practice
MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install pdf2docx
from pdf2docx import Converter
converter = Converter('input.pdf')
converter.convert('output.docx')
converter.close()Verify before relying
- Conversion quality and accuracy across different PDF types and layouts
- Performance characteristics on large or complex PDF documents
- Extent of table extraction accuracy and edge-case handling
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 6 packagesPyMuPDFpython-docxfonttoolsnumpyopencv-python-headlessfire |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 105 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,151,092 / month, #4,297 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
Evidence: pdf2docx-0.5.13-py3-none-any.whl
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