Opening Files from Integrated Programs

The PDF Convert tool at Advanced Processing > Batch opens Convert Assistant, ready to accept PDF or XPS files as input.

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Three target tools or the Other Converter tools tool at Home > Convert lets files be processed with direct conversions, using existing settings.

Export Area at Advanced Processing > Export allows areas (such as pictures, tables or a small block of text suitable for a single PowerPoint slide) to a chosen target.

Additionally, files can be opened from the following applications, with the indicated functionality:

Program	Source PDF/XPS	Conversion method	Target
Microsoft Word (File Open)	Local files	Convert Assistant Direct Conversion	Microsoft Word Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word (Open PDF/XPS button)	One local file	Convert Assistant	Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel	One local file	Convert Assistant	Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint	One local file	Convert Assistant	PowerPoint 2007 or above
Windows Explorer	One local file	Convert Assistant Direct Conversion	User defined As last set
Microsoft Outlook	One or more mail attachments	Convert Assistant Direct Conversion	User defined As last set
Microsoft Internet Explorer	One web link	Convert Assistant	User defined
Mozilla Firefox	One web link	Convert Assistant	User defined

Note

In Convert Assistant, you can open PDF or XPS files from Cloud storage sites and (in Power PDF Advanced) the supported set of Document Management Systems.

You can also start Convert Assistant inside a Document Management System, select a PDF or XPS from the DMS and convert it.