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Convert "PDF" file to "Word" file

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  • Started 4 months ago by crlamb
  • Latest reply from StringJunky
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crlamb
Posts: 246

I am looking for a program to convert a PDF into a word file. I am looking for a free program, and several show up when doing a google search. I am looking for a "safe" one. Has anyone used one that was "safe" and did not install 17 different toolbars or other junk that it not wanted ? I have always had good luck getting good answers from this site, so I hope someone can help me

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Scott
Scott
Posts: 5618

Before you try a 3rd party app, try opening your .pdf in Word, it may or may not work:

(Using Word '13)

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crlamb
Posts: 246

I utilize WORD 2007, and opening this file in 2007 is no an available option

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Scott
Scott
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I just tried this http://www.pdfonline.com/pdf-to-word-converter/
(via). It's just a website, no download :)

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CompWiz
CompWiz
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Can't a "copy all" & paste solve this? I think I've tried it.

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LadyFitzgerald
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It depends how the PDF was created. One created from a text document, such as a Word doc, and isn't copy protected often can be just copied and pasted. Image only PDFs, such as made from scans, require OCR to convert to a Word doc and will probably require considerable editing.

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StringJunky
StringJunky
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Yes you can Compwiz then change to plain text.

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