Convert PDF to Word in Python

PDF files are a common format for sharing documents because they preserve the formatting and layout of the original document. However, there are times when you need to edit or modify the content of a PDF file, and that’s where converting it to a Word document comes in handy. In this blog post, we will explore how to convert PDF files to Word documents in Python.

Python Library to Convert PDF to Word DOC

Aspose.Words for Python is a powerful and versatile library for working with Word documents in Python applications. It allows you to manipulate Word documents in many ways, including creating, modifying, and converting them to other formats. Aspose.Words for Python is hosted on PyPI and can be installed using the following pip command.

pip install aspose-words

Convert a PDF to Word File in Python

Using Aspose.Words for Python, you can convert a PDF file to DOCX within a couple of steps. Simply load the PDF file and save it as a DOCX document. The following are the steps to convert a PDF to DOCX in Python.

  • Load the PDF file using Document class.
  • Save PDF file as DOCX document using Document.save() method.

The following code sample shows how to convert a PDF file to DOCX format.

Python PDF to Word Conversion - Load Options

Aspose.Words for Python also allows you to customize the loading of PDF documents as per your requirements. For example, you can load only a range of pages in PDF, skip images, specify password for encrypted files, etc. To set the load options, PdfLoadOptions class is used. The following are the steps to specify load options in Python PDF to DOCX conversion.

  • Create an instance of PdfLoadOptions class.
  • Specify load format using PdfLoadOptions.load_format property.
  • Set options such as skip_pdf_images, page_index, page_count, etc.
  • Use Document class to load the PDF file by passing its path and PdfLoadOptions as parameters.
  • Save PDF file as DOCX document using Document.save() method.

The following code sample shows how to specify load options in PDF to DOCX conversion in Python.

Get a Free License

You can get a free temporary license to convert PDF files to DOCX without evaluation limitations.

Conclusion

Converting PDF files to Word documents in Python can be a valuable skill, especially when you need to edit or modify the content of a PDF. Aspose.Words for Python makes this task relatively straightforward, allowing you to perform the conversion with just a few lines of code.

By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can harness the power of Aspose.Words to convert your PDF files to Word documents and unlock the potential for further editing and customization.

Aspose.Words for Python provides a wide range of other features that you can explore using the documentation. Also, you can ask your queries via our forum.

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