PDF to DOCX using C#

Transform PDFs into Well-Formatted Editable Word Documents

Features of Our PDF to DOCX for C#

Effortlessly Convert PDFs to MS Word DOCX with the PDF to Word C# library. Our C# library offers robust features such as layout preservation, formatting retention, table handling, and OCR-powered text extraction from scanned PDFs. Experience the convenience of a clean, user-friendly Word document. What sets us apart is our RESTful C# library design, ensuring seamless integration into your applications or websites. Just make a simple PDF to DOCX C# library call, and watch your PDFs transform into editable Word documents quickly and efficiently.

Editable Word Documents

Turn PDFs into fully editable DOCX files in a matter of seconds.

Preserves Layout & Styles

Retain formatting, layout, fonts, images, shapes, and structure.

Accurate Text Extraction

Converts even complex PDFs with accurate precision and attention to detail.

Supports OCR

Extract text from scanned PDFs using our powerful OCR technology.

Adjustable Conversion Settings

Customize page range, OCR engine, language, OCR mode, and more.

Secure and Reliable

Files processed under strict ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA standards.

Integrate using C#

Easy PDF to DOCX integration programmatically using our simple C# SDK

NuGet library install

Install the ConvertAPI library from NuGet or compile from source code found in GitHub.

Authenticate

Sign up for a free account and authenticate the library using your Secret key or API token.

Customize Parameters

Set up the conversion parameters, and copy the auto-generated code snippet in your account dashboard.

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Customizable Parameters

Fine-tune your automation with these powerful conversion options

Open Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.

Page Range String

Set page range. Example 1-10 or 1,2,5.

Exact Formatting Bool

Persist exact formatting using text boxes.

OCR Mode Collection

Defines how OCR is applied during conversion. Auto performs OCR only when needed. Force applies OCR to all pages. Never disables OCR entirely.

Available values:   Auto Force Never

OCR Language Collection

Configure the OCR language for text recognition. If auto-detection fails, manually specify the language.

Available values:   Auto Arabic Catalan Chinese Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Korean Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovenian Spanish Swedish Turkish Ukrainian Thai

OCR Engine Collection

Select the OCR engine to use for text recognition. Each engine may produce slightly different results. If Tesseract is selected, the OcrLanguage property must be explicitly set, as automatic language detection is not supported.

Available values:   Native Tesseract

A detailed guide to PDF to DOCX conversion using C#

Our PDF to DOCX converter is an API tool designed to convert PDF (Portable Document Format) files into editable DOCX (Microsoft Word) files. This conversion allows users to edit and manipulate the content of a PDF document in a docx processing program like Microsoft Word. A PDF to DOCX converter is a versatile and practical tool that simplifies converting PDF documents into Microsoft Word-compatible DOCX files. It can be extremely useful and serves various purposes described below.

Editability

With our PDF to DOCX converter, you can convert textual or scanned PDF files into editable Word documents. This means that once converted, you can easily modify text, formatting, and other elements within the DOCX file using Microsoft Word or similar word-processing software.

Preservation of Formatting

Our converter will strive to retain the original formatting and layout of the PDF document as closely as possible during the conversion process. This ensures that the converted DOCX file closely resembles the original PDF.

Customization Options

The PDF to DOCX API provides options to customize the output, such as selecting specific pages to convert, enabling or disabling OCR, and specifying the OCR language. It also allows you to convert password-protected PDF documents.

Compatibility

The resulting DOCX files from a PDF to DOCX converter are compatible with popular docx processing software like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and more, making it easy to work with the converted documents.

ConvertAPI PDF to Word converter

In this tutorial, we will go through the C# PDF to DOCX conversion implementation, covering everything from a file upload to the converted DOCX output download. ConvertAPI is a REST API service; however, we created a ConvertAPI DotNet library so you can integrate it without worrying about any HTTP calls at all. You can download the ConvertApi package from NuGet, install it into your ASP.NET C# project, and you are all set up!

How to convert PDF to Word in .NET using C#?

  1. Install the ConvertApi NuGet package
  2. Sign up for free and get your API secret
  3. Set up the conversion using our interactive demo tool
  4. Copy-paste the auto-generated code snippet from the bottom of the page!

1. ConvertAPI NuGet package installation

Our ConvertAPI C# library works with both .NET Standard and .NET Core. You can install the ConvertApi NuGet package by searching for ConvertApi in the NuGet package manager or by running this command:

PM> Install-Package ConvertApi

2. Get your secret key

Sign up for a free account and get your API Secret Key in your account dashboard. You can read more about different authentication methods in our docs.

Secret key

3. Set the conversion parameters

Once you have our library installed and received your ConvertAPI secret, you can modify the conversion parameters using our live demo. Once you are happy with the conversion result, you will find an auto-generated code snippet at the bottom of the page!

4. Convert the PDF files to MS Office Word documents using C# programming language

Here is an example code snippet showing how simple it actually is to convert a PDF to an editable DOCX document:

var convertApi = new ConvertApi("your-api-secret");
var convert = await convertApi.ConvertAsync("pdf", "docx",
    new ConvertApiFileParam("File", @"C:\path\to\my_file.pdf")
);
await convert.SaveFilesAsync(@"C:\converted-files\");

That's all! Using ConvertAPI, you can effortlessly integrate a PDF to Word conversion into your ASP.NET project. You can find a complete list of conversion parameters on our live demo page.

Conclusion

Converting a PDF (Portable Document Format) file to DOCX (Microsoft Word) format offers several practical advantages and is helpful for various reasons, like editability, content extraction, formatting adjustments, etc. Using ConvertAPI, it is effortless to get a spectacular quality DOCX file from a PDF document. It is super easy to implement the conversion in your solution. The service itself is fast, reliable, and secure. It is platform-independent, so you can convert your documents anytime, anywhere. Conversion parameters and the auto-generated code snippet can be found on our PDF to DOCX API page. For more advanced C# conversion techniques like converting a stream, conversion chaining, etc., please take a look at our GitHub code examples. Happy coding!

Integrate within minutes

Our user-friendly interactive demo enables you to easily set up and test the conversion from your account dashboard with just a few simple clicks.

Set up PDF to DOCX parameters

Upload your PDF document that you wish to convert, and set up any additional conversion parameters using our intuitive and user-friendly interface. You can fine-tune and adjust the conversion parameters to suit your needs with no technical knowledge required.

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Download the Conversion Result

When you have your conversion parameters set up, you can run the conversion and download the converted document to evaluate the PDF to DOCX conversion quality. You can further adjust the parameters if needed, until you are satisfied with the result.

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Copy Auto-Generated Code Snippet

Once you are happy with the conversion result, you can copy the auto-generated code snippet to your project and use it to perform the conversion programmatically. This will save you time and effort, and you will be able to focus on your project development.

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"ConvertAPI has been a game-changer for our document automation workflows. Their conversion accuracy and API reliability are unmatched in the industry for over 7 years."

"ConvertAPI is a reliable, cost-effective solution with a proven track record of stability. It has grown significantly in maturity, adopting enterprise-grade practices over the years."

"We've integrated ConvertAPI across our entire document processing platform. The performance is exceptional and the support team is always responsive. Highly recommended!"

Data security is our top priority

We ensure that all document processing is handled securely in the cloud, adhering to industry-leading standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. To enhance security even further, we can ensure that no files or data are stored on our servers and never leave your country.

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