motorizedblinds&curtains
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How do I convert a pdf file to word or excel to edit information?
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motorizedblinds&curtains
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Thanx I'll go and check it out.
remybfg10k
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Darko, it cant be that easy hehe, i won't be clicking that linke anytime soon 
cyberbob1979
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NitroPDF is also pretty good at conversions
hellp pdf to word converter is good freeware to convert pdf to word doc. but it could not convert pdf to excel. http://www.hellopdf.com
rudirautenbach
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I have the full version of Adobe (Acrobat Professional) and I have saved pdf's as .doc files before. It is however not that simple.
1. If it is a scanned PDF, things are complicated, as you need to use the built-in OCR software to convert the scanned PDF so that text can be recognised. If it is a bad scan, you are in for some serious editing.
2. The saved .doc file rearranges the text in "blocks" in the document. You thus need to copy the text blocks one by one and then paste as unformatted text in a new Word document.
3. Converting tables in a pdf to an Excel doc is even more complicated, as all formatting is lost.
In summary, you are in for some serious editing and formatting. Depending on the type of document, quantity of text and formatting, it is often quicker to have a really speedy typist retype the document. Or put time aside to cut, paste and format.
If your doc is not confidential, and you want me to try using Adobe for you, send me a PM. Acrobat Professional is always worth buying, but quite expensive (I think it is well over R2000 nowadays)
1. If it is a scanned PDF, things are complicated, as you need to use the built-in OCR software to convert the scanned PDF so that text can be recognised. If it is a bad scan, you are in for some serious editing.
2. The saved .doc file rearranges the text in "blocks" in the document. You thus need to copy the text blocks one by one and then paste as unformatted text in a new Word document.
3. Converting tables in a pdf to an Excel doc is even more complicated, as all formatting is lost.
In summary, you are in for some serious editing and formatting. Depending on the type of document, quantity of text and formatting, it is often quicker to have a really speedy typist retype the document. Or put time aside to cut, paste and format.
If your doc is not confidential, and you want me to try using Adobe for you, send me a PM. Acrobat Professional is always worth buying, but quite expensive (I think it is well over R2000 nowadays)