JPG to Word Converter: Convert JPEG to DOCX Files — Online Free
Now you can turn JPEG images into editable Microsoft Word documents in seconds! Whether you need to sign a contract or make last-minute changes to an important document, PDFSimpli’s free online JPG to Word tools are ready to help.
1. How To Convert JPG to Word Files
Step One: JPG to PDF
The first step is to convert your JPG into a character-optimized PDF. Follow these simple steps:
- Select the JPG to PDF tab in PDFSimpli.
- Choose the JPEG image you want to work with. You can drag the file quickly from your desktop, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive, or upload it by selecting from a list of documents.
- Click “Convert.”
Your JPEG image is now a PDF that you can send or convert to other formats. You can even use our online tools to make edits to the file.
Step Two: PDF to DOCX
Once you’re ready to go, the next step is to convert your new PDF into a Word document.
- Click on the PDF to Word icon from your Recent Documents page or our PDFSimpli main page. You can find this option in the Quick Actions box.
- Drag, upload or select your new PDF. It’s easy to find this new file in our Recent Documents list.
- Once you’re ready to convert the file, just click “Convert.” Your JPG is now a fully editable Word document!
In just a few simple steps, we make it easy to go from a picture to text that you can tweak and save in Microsoft Word.

2. How To Save JPG to Word
Normally, Microsoft Word isn’t equipped to work with JPEG files. If you try to open one in Word, you get an error message. Thankfully, our high-tech online app comes to the rescue.
First, follow the steps above and use PDFSimpli to convert your JPG into a PDF with automatic optical character recognition capabilities. Next, convert the PDF into a DOCX file using our PDF to Word process. You can find this new DOCX file in the Recent Documents area on our website. Select “Download” to store the file on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Double-click on the new DOCX file to open it in Word. You now have a custom Word document that you can e-mail to co-workers or edit in the future. Note: If you just want to send the DOCX files as is, you can mail it directly using the “Send” option in PDFSimpli!
3. How To Edit JPG in Word Free
Editing a JPG is quick and easy using PDFSimpli. You can edit the file directly in our application or after you finish the conversion from JPG to Word.
To work with an image in PDFSimpli, first convert it from JPEG to PDF. Now you can perform a number of edits, such as adding a watermark, highlighting text, adding new text or e-signing the document.
If you prefer making edits in Word instead, that’s not a problem. Finish the conversion of PDF to Word in PDFSimpli, download the document and open it in Word. The new file is totally editable.
4. How To Convert JPG to Word in Windows Free
Because PDFSimpli is a web-based application, there’s nothing to install. Converting JPG to DOCX on Windows systems is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Use PDFSimpli to convert the JPEG file to PDF.
- Convert the PDF to DOCX.
- Open the file in Microsoft Word!
This works seamlessly for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and other versions.
5. How To Convert JPG to Word on Mac
PDFSimpli is also available from Apple devices. Using Safari, visit our website to get started! Once you’re ready to go, follow the same easy steps to convert your JPG to PDF and then to a Word document. If you want to convert pics directly from your iPhone or iPad, you can also visit the App Store and download our SCANSimpli app for instant picture-to-text features.
With the state-of-the-art features in PDFSimpli, converting pictures from your smartphone to editable Word files is a breeze. The free online JPG to Word process is simple and great for business or home use. Make a free account right away to get started!

Lisa Bowlin is a staff writer at WorkSimpli. Her background in Business Operations motivates her to improve access to legal advice in underserved groups, especially in areas like business formation...
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