PDF Converter for Microsoft Word

by Nuance Communications, Inc.

Product Features

• Convert PDF files to Microsoft Word documents
• Eliminates the need to re-key and re-format PDF documents
• Accurately retains the layout of the original PDF file
• Open PDF files downloaded from the Web or received as e-mail attachments
• Does not edit encrypted PDFs

Product Details

Supplementary Guide [1.00mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000ALFBD
• Item model number: B309A-G00-1.0
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 10, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,633 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #11 in Software > Business & Office > Document Management > Document Tracking & Inventory
  • #14 in Software > Utilities > File Conversion
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

PDF Converter lets you instantly convert PDF normal files into fully-formatted and editable Microsoft Word documents, functioning as a plug-in to the applications that you use every day - Microsoft Word, Outlook, Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer. Now you can view and edit PDF files in Microsoft Word, without the need for Adobe Acrobat!

PDF Converter retains the layout of the original PDF document, creating a fully-formatted and editable Microsoft Word document. PDF Converter separates text, columns, tables and graphics, giving you amazing access to text, clip art and data. Best of all, PDF Converter works with all unencrypted industry-standard PDF files that were originally created from popular PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Quark and others.

Whether you have a 1 page color PDF product slick, a 50 page financial report, or a 500 page technical document, PDF Converter will save you and your organization time and money. If you need more from PDF than "Paper trapped behind glass," then you need PDF Converter!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I am glad to own it, but I am not taking it to the Prom., February 2, 2004

By 

Eric S. Anderson (Jackson, OH USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PDF Converter for Microsoft Word (CD-ROM)

As they would say on American Bandstand, I would give this title a 65 - the lyrics are ok but its easy to dance to. I do A LOT of pdf crap (and i hate pdf) both converting too and from. For some conversions (NOT COMPLEX GRAPHICS) it works well, for others it is so-so.
It does do a BETTER job, converting from pdf - at least on the long, complex-formated text documents - which are my primary beast of burden, than Adobe PRO 6.0. Howver Scansoft has some quirk's that potential buyers need to be aware of -
1. It messes up haeaders and footers - it captures them just fine but puts them in funky places as a table and of couse screws up the page numbering,,,
2. On occasion (and this is the frustrating part) it converts text into graphics,,,
3. It handles check boxes and the other vbs features of WORD poorly, often creating them as graphics
4. It routeinely messes up autonumbering, again often picking up a number and making it a graphic
However, having said all that - it is quicker/faster/better than Adobe Pro 6.0. for Word conversions. Sometimes its a dozen hand fixes per page, other times one or two, but i will gladly trade that for rekeying or scanning.
For the record, I have an old version of Omni-Pro and DID NOT try to use its features as suggested.
I am glad I own it but I dont think I am taking it to the prom.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware of Activation, February 4, 2004

By 

S. Kumar (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PDF Converter for Microsoft Word (CD-ROM)

One purchase is good for one install only! The activation blocks it from re-install. My laptop died and I was unable to install this on the replacement machine VAIO. Got total use of 4 months for $50 purchase!

Good luck if your hard drive crashes or machine dies.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars PDF Converter with Potential, May 9, 2004

By 

Peter Kijewski (Newy York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PDF Converter for Microsoft Word (CD-ROM)

Having used this product on large (more than 500 pages) and complex documents, my conclusion is that this could be a very good product. Unfortunately, the software has some logic flaws that cause it to fail repeatedly on specfic text formatting. For example, consider the following listing:
a. Data Element
b. Data Element Tag
c. Element Number
d. Group Number
The application always fails on this and similar listings by randomly deleting the new paragraph marker and setting the right margin incorrectly. Too bad that Scansoft support, which could alert developers to this type of problem, is the worst I have ever encountered. Perhaps someone from Scansoft will read this review and fix this problem and other problems encountered by customers.