About the Converting Process

A converting process can be performed using

Using Convert Assistant

  1. Start Convert Assistant from the Windows taskbar using the Power PDF jump-list (shortcut menu) or from the Windows Start menu

  2. Open source files to be converted in the Convert Assistant

  3. Preview file content if necessary

  4. Define file order

  5. Decide the processing mode and define the processing options

  6. Select an output format and define the output options

  7. Start the converting process

  8. View the resulting file or files.

Using direct conversion

  • Start conversion from Windows Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Convert Assistant, or use File > Open in Microsoft Word.

The conversion will be performed immediately using existing or pre-defined settings, and the converted, editable document will always be displayed in the target application.

 

 

Additional conversion information

Page sizes

  • Microsoft Word can accept page sizes up to 22 x 22 inches (55.88 x 55.88 cm).

Resolution

  • Graphics from the PDF/XPS pages will be reduced to a resolution specified in the Resolution for Graphic Elements selection box that is available on each processing panel: Standard Document, Legal, Spreadsheet or Form panel.

Layout

  • If you cannot restore the layout as you wish, and you have OmniPage, you can use it to convert the source files. It offers more control over the formatting and conversion process than when the built-in OCR is used. See When to Use OmniPage.

Language

  • The language assigned to converted documents depends on your Windows local settings. If it should be different, select the whole converted document, or parts of it, and set the correct language at File > Options > Language in Microsoft Word or Tools\Language\Settings in WordPerfect.

Password protection

  • Encrypted (password-protected) PDF files, or those protected against printing or content extraction can be converted only if you can provide the necessary passwords. The program will request passwords if necessary. See Password-Protected PDF Files.