You can start the converting process either
from Power PDF using File > Save As > Browse and choosing an editable file type.
from Convert Assistant (call it from the Power PDF group in the Windows Start menu, or from the jump list on the Power PDF icon in the Windows taskbar.
from an integrated program with or without using the Assistant. See below for detail on Word (via File Open), Outlook, and Windows Explorer.
Starting from Convert Assistant
To convert all the files in the file list
Click Convert All to convert all the files in the file list, or select All Files from the Convert menu.
The files will be combined into one output file or converted to separate files depending on the Conversion Type as set in the Output Options panel.
To convert a selected file
Click Convert Selected, or select Selected File from the Convert menu to convert only the currently selected file. Multiple selection is not allowed. This tool appears black until a selection is made.
Note
Two progress bars appear after starting the conversion process. The first progress bar indicates the progress per file. The second progress bar shows how many pages are already processed compared to all pages to be converted.
Starting from an integrated program without using the Assistant (direct conversion)
The Microsoft Word File Open
Select File > Open, select one or more XPS or PDF files, then click the Open button in the Open dialog box.
The selected files(s) will be converted immediately and the result will be displayed in Word. Multiple file selection is allowed.
Windows Explorer
Right-click a PDF or XPS file, select Convert PDF/XPS from the shortcut menu and then one of the direct conversion menu items
As Document to Microsoft Word
As Form to Microsoft Word
As Spreadsheet to Microsoft Excel
As Document to WordPerfect
As Legal Document to Microsoft Word
As Document to PowerPoint
The converted, editable document is displayed in the target application.
Microsoft Outlook
Click the Settings tool in the Kofax PDF ribbon then select Convert PDF without Assistant and a target application in the PDF Conversion settings tab. Choose also how to handle multiple attachments.
Click the PDF Convert tool, and then click OK.
The converted, editable document is displayed in the target application.
In Outlook, both tools are accessible either in the main or in the message window.
Note
After starting direct conversion a progress bar is displayed along with a series of tips and the preview of the page currently being converted.
Starting from an integrated program using the Assistant
Windows Explorer
Right-click a PDF or XPS file, select Convert PDF/XPS from the shortcut menu and then select Using Convert Assistant.
Microsoft Outlook
Click the Settings tool in the Kofax PDF ribbon, open the PDF Conversion settings tab and select Use PDF Convert Assistant.
Click the PDF Convert tool, and then click OK.
Both tools are accessible either in the main or in the message window.
Cancelling conversion
Click the Cancel conversion button under the preview display to stop converting. The files already converted at the moment you press the button are saved. If you are saving to a single file, no output file will be generated.