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3 June 2024  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Learn how to convert pdf to editable document, 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

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Converting PDF files into editable formats (Word, Excel, or TXT) is simple. Use professional software or online websites to convert and edit the content. Below are the steps for using both methods.

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

Renee PDF Aide is a professional PDF converter that can convert PDF files to Word, Excel, PPT, EPUB, TXT, HTML, and other formats, as well as convert pictures to PDF. It features advanced OCR technology for high character recognition rates. Besides file conversion, it can repair, optimize, split, merge, encrypt, decrypt, and add watermarks to PDF documents.
Here’s how to convert a PDF to an editable file (take a Word file as an example):
Step 1: Download and install Renee PDF Aide .
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Step 2: After the installation is complete, run the software and click “Convert PDF” on the interface.
select to convert pdf with renee pdf converter
Step 3: After loading the file, select the desired output format, here we choose the (Word) option.
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Step 4: In the new pop-up interface, click “Add Files” to load the PDF file that needs format conversion.
Step 5: When converting, we also have the option to choose the (enable OCR) mode. By selecting the OCR language that matches the document in OCR mode, the accuracy of character recognition can be significantly enhanced.
enable ocr with renee pdf aide
Step 6: Choose the file’s save location in Output Settings, then click Convert to convert the PDF to an editable Word file. Find the converted file in the preset location for further editing.
how to convert pdf with renee pdf converter
TipsWhen selecting the output format, choose according to the PDF content. For tables, select Excel; for text-only content without images, select TEXT.

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

Besides using software to convert PDF documents to Word, online websites offer a simple alternative. Here’s how to convert PDF documents to editable files using Smallpdf.com, with 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/pdf-to-Word)
Step 2: Click the (Choose Files) button to load the PDF file to be converted.
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Step 3: Download the converted PDF file to the local folder.
If you find some PDF pages are rotated and inconsistent with others before format conversion, use PDF editing software to adjust them. Misaligned page directions can affect conversion, such as causing text recognition issues. Below is how to use Renee PDF Aide to adjust PDF pages. Continue reading if you’re interested!

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

Before converting to an editable file, if the PDF pages are asymmetrical (e.g., some pages are rotated), we can use Renee PDF Aide to process it. Here are the specific steps.
Step 1: Download and install Renee PDF Aide.
Step 2: Run the software and select the (PDF Tools) option on the interface.
select pdf tools in renee pdf converter
Step 3: Select the (Rotate) function, which facilitates rotating either all pages or specific pages within the file. Click (Add Files) to load the PDF file whose pages need to be adjusted.
rotate pdf page with PDF Aide
Step 4: After loading the file, click (Use Page String Generator) in Page to be rotated, and then select the page that needs to be adjusted in the popped-up preview page.
Rotate pdf in Renee PDF Aide
Step 5: After selecting the pages, configure the desired angle and output settings, and then click (Convert) to export the PDF file.
how to rotate a pdf with renee pdf aide

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.
Renee PDF Aide offers comprehensive functions, a user-friendly interface, and simple operation. It can rotate, merge, split, add watermarks, and convert PDFs into other common formats, meeting users’ editing needs. The software ensures file security with offline operation and saves time with batch processing support.
The online format conversion website doesn’t require installation and is suitable for users who occasionally edit PDF files, provided they have a stable network. However, there’s a risk of data leakage on the server where files are uploaded. If the documents aren’t confidential, the content is small, and the network is stable, using the online website is convenient. Choose based on your needs and habits.