Commercial Software that edits PDF Adobe Acrobat File

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding commercial software or online solutions to convert PDF files, specifically Adobe Acrobat Version 8 files, into text that can be imported into MS Word. The focus is on avoiding scanning solutions due to concerns about accuracy and the need for correction.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for software that can convert PDF files to text without using scanning solutions, citing issues with scanning errors.
  • Another participant suggests an online solution, providing a link to a website that converts PDF to Word.
  • A later reply confirms that the suggested online solution worked well for converting PDFs to Word, including graphics.
  • However, it is noted that the online solution has weaknesses, particularly with converting equations and slide format PDFs.
  • An alternative method is proposed, involving the use of Adobe Reader's "Select Tool" for cut-and-paste, although this may not preserve exact formatting.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best solution, as there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the suggested online tool and alternative methods.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific limitations of the online solution regarding the conversion of equations and formatting, indicating that the effectiveness may depend on the type of PDF being converted.

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I have a need for software that will convert a .PDF Adobe Acrobat Version 8 file to text that can be imported into MS Word. I do not want a scanning imaging solution, for instance MS Word, Document Imaging. Too many scan errors can result, slowing things down, because of scanning errors that when converted to text, need to be corrected.

Any software package that has been proven to work would be appreciated.

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KrisOhn said:
This is an online solution that looks to be pretty decent.
http://convertpdftoword.net/
Kris,

Thanks, have you tried it ?

Rhody...
 
Yeah, I converted a couple PDF to word format and everything, even graphics, converted nicely.
 
It does have weaknesses with converting equations and slide format pdfs though.
 
If you aren't bothered about keeping the exact formatting, cut-and-paste should work. Right click in Adobe Reader and choose the "Select Tool", not the defailt hand tool that scrolls the document up and down. Then Ctrl-A Ctrl-C to select all and copy.
 

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