pdf2docx is a Python library for converting PDF documents to DOCX format.
The tool addresses the challenge of extracting structured content from PDFs and converting it to editable Word documents. It works by parsing PDF files to identify text, layout, and table structures, then reconstructing this content in DOCX format while attempting to preserve formatting and document structure.
Developers should be aware that this project is no longer actively maintained by Artifex, though it remains available under the MIT License for community use and modification. The tool is suitable for straightforward PDF-to-Word conversion tasks and includes capabilities for table extraction. It offers multiple interfaces: a Python API for programmatic use, a command-line interface, and a graphical user interface. For more comprehensive PDF processing needs beyond conversion to DOCX, the README recommends considering PyMuPDF or MuPDF.NET as alternatives.
The project accepts community pull requests but receives no active development or maintenance from its original creators. Documentation is available in English and Chinese, covering installation, quickstart guides, conversion workflows, table extraction, and API reference.
