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25 August 2023  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Learn how to convert a PDF file to an editable file, such as Word, Excel, or TXT, in this article. Modify PDF content easily.



I. Introduction to the method of converting PDF files into editable files

convert pdf to editable document
It is not particularly difficult to convert PDF files into editable files (Word, Excel or TXT files). We can use professional format conversion software or online websites to convert PDF files into editable files, and then edit the content . The following will introduce the operation steps of using software and website for format conversion.

(1) Use Renee PDF Aide to convert PDF files into editable files (Word)

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Software introduction:
Renee PDF Aide It is one of the professional PDF converters on the market. This software can convert PDF files to Word, Excel, PPT, EPUB, TXT, HTML and other formats, and can also convert pictures to PDF files. The software is equipped with advanced OCR technology, which can maximize the character recognition rate when converting PDF format. In addition to the file format conversion function, PDF documents can also be repaired/optimized/split/merge /encrypt/decrypt/add watermark and other operations.
Convert PDF to editable file (in Word file as an example) specific steps:
Step 1: Download and install Renee PDF Aide .
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Step 2: After the installation is complete, run the software and click to enter “Convert PDF” on the interface.
"Convert PDF" control
Step 3: In the newly pop-up interface, click “Add File” to load the PDF file that needs format conversion.
"Add file" control
Step 4: After loading the file, select the desired output format, here select (Word) document format.
Select output format
Step 5: We can also choose (enable OCR) mode when converting. In OCR mode, select the OCR language corresponding to the document, which can greatly improve the recognition rate of character conversion.
(enable OCR) function control
Step 6: Select the save location of the file in (Output Settings), after the selection, click the (Convert) button to convert the PDF file into an editable file (Word), and find the converted file in the preset location, Subsequent editing operations can then be performed.
format conversion
tipsWhen selecting the output format, you can choose according to the content of the PDF file. If the content of the PDF file is a table, then we can choose the output format as (Excel); if you only need to keep the text of the PDF file, you don’t need the image content of the file. , then you can choose (TEXT) in the output format.

(2) Use the online website—Smallpdf.com to convert PDF files into editable files

In addition to using software to convert PDF documents to Word documents, we can also use online websites to operate, and the operation steps are not complicated. Let me introduce to you how to use the online website to convert PDF documents into editable files through Smallpdf.com. (This article takes converting to a Word file as an example)
Step 1: Use a browser to open the URL of the website and open the (PDF to Word Converter) page. (Website link: https://smallpdf.com/cn/pdf-to-Word)
Step 2: After entering the (PDF to Word Converter) interface, click the (Select File) button to load the PDF file to be converted.
Website (Choose File) button
Step 3: After the file conversion is completed, download the converted PDF file to the local folder in the newly popped-up interface, and the process is complete.
If before the format conversion, you find that some pages of the PDF file have been rotated, which is inconsistent with the direction of other pages, you need to use PDF editing software to adjust. If the page direction of the PDF file is not unified, the conversion effect of the file may be affected, for example, some page text cannot be recognized correctly. Therefore, the following will introduce to you the relevant content of using Renee PDF Aide to adjust PDF pages. If you are interested, please continue to read!

II. Use Renee PDF Aide to adjust PDF pages before format conversion

Before converting to an editable file, if we find that the pages of the PDF file are asymmetrical (for example: some pages in the file are rotated), we can also use Renee PDF Aide to process it at this time, let’s see together See the specific operation steps.
Step 1: Download and install Renee PDF Aide.
Step 2: After the installation is complete, run the software and select the (PDF Toolset) option on the interface.
Step 3: In (PDF Toolset), select the (Rotate) function, which supports rotating all pages or some pages in the file. Click (Add File) to load the PDF file whose pages need to be adjusted.
Step 4: After loading the file, click (Use Builder) in (Page to be rotated), and then select the page that needs to be adjusted in the newly popped-up preview page.
Rotate page selection
Step 5: After selecting the page, select the desired angle in (Selected Angle). Select the save location of the file in (Output Settings), and finally click (Convert) to quickly export the PDF file with the adjusted orientation.
convert file button

III. Article Summary

This article mainly introduces the method of converting PDF files to editable files. We can use the software Renee PDF Aide and the Smallpdf.com online website to convert, both of which are very easy to operate.
Among them, Renee PDF Aide has complete functions, simple interface and simple operation. It can not only rotate, merge, split, add watermark and other operations to PDF documents, but also convert PDF documents into other common document formats, which can basically meet users’ editing needs for PDF files. And this software not only supports offline operation to ensure file security; it also supports batch operation to save users’ operation time.
The online format conversion website does not need to be installed, and is suitable for users who occasionally edit PDF files, as long as they have a stable network environment, they can operate. However, it should be noted that there is a risk of data leakage on the server where the file is uploaded to the website. If the documents you need to convert are not confidential, and the content to be converted is small and the network environment is stable, using the online website is also a very convenient method. You can choose according to your actual needs and usage habits.