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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dave on January 21, 2022, 08:44:55 AM

Title: Convert .pdf file to Word
Post by: Dave on January 21, 2022, 08:44:55 AM

Hi, all.  I've been saving a few REALLY important lists (like book titles I've bought so I don't do it again) in lists that are bookmarks on Firebox.  This blew up a few weeks ago, when I noticed that somebody has converted these plain text files into .pdf.

What's the best and free way to convert them to Word files?  That will work, and I can continue buying Kindle books.  Thanks!
Dave McLaughlin

Title: Re: Convert .pdf file to Word
Post by: rsutter on January 23, 2022, 09:24:16 AM

Hi Dave,
If you already have Word, open the .pdf in Word and then save it as a .doc/docx file.

In the past, I have used FormatFactory for the conversion.  However,  Windows blocks updated versions of that program alleging a virus.  In the past, a FormatFactory install offered shovelware unless you declined it.  More recent versions apparently attempt to install malicious software. 

There are numerous free programs that convert .pdf to Word on line.  I don't have a recommendation here.

Ralph Sutter

Title: Re: Convert .pdf file to Word
Post by: Dave on January 26, 2022, 10:18:45 AM

Interesting.  If I save one of my PDFs to Word, it turns all the text to foreign language gibberish...  Any suggestions?

Thanks for your help...
Dave McLaughlin