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ABBYY PDF Transformer 2.0 User’s Guide

Converting PDF Documents

ABBYY PDF Transformer is an easy–to–use tool for converting entire PDF documents or just selected PDF pages into other formats,

such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, HTML, RTF, TXT, or Searchable PDF.

The flow chart below schematically shows the document conversion process:

The appearance and properties of the output document are determined by the conversion options selected. Choosing the right

conversion options may significantly improve the quality of conversion.

This section provides detailed instructions for converting PDF documents from within Microsoft Office applications, offers advice on

selecting optimal conversion options, and provides tips on how to improve conversion results.

PDF Transformation Window

The PDF Transformation window is used to set up conversion options:

Converting PDF Documents in ABBYY PDF Transformer 2.0

1. Run ABBYY PDF Transformer 2.0 (Start>Programs>ABBYY PDF Transformer 2.0>Transform PDF File

To...).

2. Click the Open PDF File button and in the dialog box that opens, select the file to convert.

Note: If the PDF file is password–protected, the program will ask you for the password. If you type an invalid

password three times, the password dialog box will be closed and the PDF file will not be opened.

3. Select an output format:

4. Check the PDF conversion options. (for more information about PDF conversion options, see Conversion

Options).

5. Click Transform to start conversion.