PDF to Word Microsoft Office Conversion, API Tool

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Request

POST

Headers

Api-Key

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Response-Type

Poll for the status of a request by ID. Request IDs can be found in the JSON response of POST requests sent to any pdfRest endpoint.

Required Parameters

file

File to be uploaded and processed

Alphanumeric ID (UUID) of existing file on server to be processed

Optional Parameters

output

Name of the generated output file, without extension

Code

curl -X POST "https://api.pdfrest.com/word" \ 
  -H "Accept: application/json" \ 
  -H "Content-Type: multipart/form-data" \
  -H "Api-Key: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx" \

Response

The response for your API Call will display here.

Once you've sent your POST request and received a valid response, you can download your output file using the output URL.

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Why is pdfRest the best API to convert PDF to Word?

pdfRest offers the best solution for converting PDF files to Word documents, because it supports easy document editing, reliable results, and simple integration.

Easy Editing

Microsoft Word is a widely used word processing software that is known for its ease of editing. Converting PDF documents to Word (.docx) format makes it easier to edit the content, add comments, and track changes. This can be especially useful for collaborative projects where multiple people need to work on the same document. For example, a legal team might convert a PDF contract to Word format so that they can easily review and edit the terms and conditions and track revisions.

Reliable and Accurate Results

pdfRest leverages the highest quality conversion technology on the market to ensure reliable, accurate results. Other tools that claim to convert PDF to Word commonly produce output files with a range of problems, including:

Formatting Errors
Loss of Data
Compatibility Issues

pdfRest employs advanced techniques to avoid these issues and preserve the original formatting and data integrity of the PDF document.

Simple, Streamlined

Converting PDF to Word is a complex process, but pdfRest makes it easy. Simply select a PDF, and that's it! No tweaking settings or adjusting parameters. We'll take care of all the required steps to turn your PDF into a high quality Word document, every time.

Integrate your PDF to Word conversion process into any development project with a flexible and intuitive REST API interface. Of course, if you run into any challenges, we're always happy to help.

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Customize Your Solution

Learn about the parameters for this tool to create your custom solution.

File

The file parameter allows you to select a local file to be uploaded to pdfRest’s processing server.

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The id parameter allows you to submit a resource ID generated by one of our API Tools. Each API Tool assigns a unique resource ID to your output files, allowing you to chain requests together without having to download intermediate files between requests.

For example, you can use Upload Files to first upload your PDF document and then include the resource ID in a call to PDF to Word.

See Documentation

Output

The output parameter lets you provide a file name (without extension) for your new converted Word document.

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