Convert PDF to Editable Word Document using Node.js

You can programmatically transform your PDF files into editable Word documents, enabling you to modify the content using Microsoft Word with ease. If you’re a Node.js developer, you have the capability to perform this PDF-to-Word conversion in the cloud. This article will guide you on the process of converting a PDF into an editable Word document using a REST API with Node.js.

The following topics shall be covered in this article:

PDF Conversion REST API and Node.js SDK

To perform the conversion of a PDF file into a DOCX format, I will utilize the Node.js SDK offered by GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API. This API serves as a versatile document and image conversion solution that operates independently of any specific tools or software. It empowers you to swiftly and dependably transform both images and documents of various supported formats into your desired output format. This powerful tool supports the conversion of more than 50 document and image types, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, HTML, CAD, and raster images, among others. Furthermore, it extends its compatibility by providing SDKs for .NET, Java, PHP, Ruby, Android, and Python, making it a comprehensive suite of document conversion tools for use with cloud-based operations.

You can install GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud to your Node.js project using the following command in the console:

npm install groupdocs-conversion-cloud

Please get your Client ID and Client Secret from the dashboard before you start following the steps and available code examples. Once you have your ID and secret, please add in the code as shown below:

Convert PDF to Editable Word Document using a REST API in Node.js

You can convert your PDF document to an editable Word document programmatically on the cloud by following the simple steps given below:

  1. Upload the PDF file to the cloud
  2. Convert PDF to DOCX using Node.js
  3. Download the converted DOCX file

Upload the PDF File

Firstly, upload the PDF file to the cloud using the following code sample:

As a result, the uploaded PDF file will be available in the files section of your dashboard on the cloud.

Convert PDF to DOCX using Node.js

You can easily convert PDF to DOCX document programmatically by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Create an instance of the ConvertApi
  • Create an instance of the ConvertSettings
  • Set the PDF file path
  • Assign “docx” to the format
  • Provide the output file path
  • Create ConvertDocumentRequest with ConvertSettings
  • Convert by calling the convertDocument() method with ConvertDocumentRequest

The following code example shows how to convert PDF to Word document using a REST API in Node.js.

Convert PDF to Editable Word using a REST API in Node.js

Convert PDF to Editable Word using a REST API in Node.js

Download the Converted File

The above code sample will save the converted DOCX file on the cloud. You can download it using the following code sample:

Convert Specific Pages of PDF to DOCX in Node.js

You can easily convert specific pages of a PDF document to a Word document programmatically by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Create an instance of the ConvertApi
  • Create an instance of the ConvertSettings
  • Set the PDF file path
  • Assign “docx” to the format
  • Provide the output file path
  • Create an instance of the DocxConvertOptions
  • Provide specific page numbers to convert
  • Assign _DocxConvertOptions_ to ConvertSettings
  • Create ConvertDocumentRequest with ConvertSettings
  • Convert by calling the convertDocument() method with ConvertDocumentRequest

The following code example shows how to convert specific pages of a PDF to Word document using a REST API in Node.js. Please follow the steps mentioned earlier to upload and download a file.

The following code example shows how to convert a range of pages from a PDF document to a Word document using a REST API in Node.js.

PDF to Word Conversion without using Cloud Storage

You can convert a PDF document without using the cloud storage by passing it in the request body and receiving the output file in the API response. Please follow the steps mentioned below to convert a PDF to a DOCX without using cloud storage.

  • Create an instance of the ConvertApi
  • Read input PDF file from local path
  • Create ConvertDocumentDirectRequest
  • Provide target format and the input file path as input parameters
  • Get results by calling the convertDocument_Direct()_ method with ConvertDocumentDirectRequest
  • Save the output file to the local path using FileStream.writeFile() method

The following code example shows how to convert a PDF to a Word document without using cloud storage.

Try Online

Please try the following free online PDF to DOCX conversion tool, which is developed using the above API. https://products.groupdocs.app/conversion/pdf-to-docx

Conclusion

In this article, you’ve gained insights into various techniques for handling PDF to Word document conversions in the cloud. You’ve explored the process of converting entire PDFs to Word documents and learned how to selectively convert specific pages from a PDF to a Word document using Node.js. Additionally, you’ve discovered how to programmatically convert a range of pages from a PDF to DOCX format.

The article has also elucidated the steps to programmatically upload a PDF file to the cloud and subsequently retrieve the converted DOCX file. For comprehensive information on the GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API, please refer to our documentation. We also offer an API Reference section that allows you to interact with our APIs directly in your browser. If you encounter any uncertainties or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via our forum.

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