PDF2Word

Pros

• Fully capable of making changes to images before export.
• Advanced bulk export features that allow users to make changes before executing the conversion.
• Ability to limit the length of documents and clip unnecessary pages before export.
• Make changes to PDF documents easily with Reconstruction Mode.
• Rapid functionality makes the software appropriate even on older systems.
• Vector formats result in smaller file sizes.
• Capability to pause the process if system resources are overloaded.
• Status tracker tells users the progress both for each document and the entire batch.
• Compatibility with Windows 7
• Tiny file size: 6 MB
• Routinely updated since 2006, currently on version 3.0

Cons

• No support included with the free software.
• Documentation for PDF2Word not available online.
• For certain applications, software might not be appropriate due to more basic functionality.

When looking to quickly convert a PDF file into Microsoft Word format, PDF2Word offers full functionality to make the conversion easier. The program works with an existing file to convert it with minimal distortions that might arise when converting to Word format. The program also comes with advanced functionality that allows users to take actions like deleting graphics, cutting out pages, and bulk export. Below is a full overview of the software's capabilities for those in need of getting their PDF files into Word format.

Rapid Conversion

One function that PDF2Word seeks to specialize in is rapid conversion. Many programs in the marketplace today are fully capable of converting to Word format, but users may find the program taking hours just to convert one file. Additionally, some programs create Word files that are massive. PDF2Word can convert these files quickly even on older computers. Since the conversions are made in vector format rather than exporting simple images, the file sizes are smaller and require fewer system resources.

File Customization

Users of PDF2Word are able to customize their files before doing the conversion. Unlike some programs that don't offer any custom options to users, this program offers a robust library of options. For example, users can remove images that they don't want to be included in the final document. As well, they can check a box to remove the export of images altogether if they just want simple text. This can cut down substantially on the file sizes of documents and make them more manageable. The software even includes a feature called "Reconstruction Mode" that enables users to make advanced changes to the documents before exporting them. This allows for greater depth of editing since users can actually target specific elements that they want the software to ignore. When pages are not turning out right or simply unnecessary, users can modify the final documents here.

Pros

• Fully capable of making changes to images before export.
• Advanced bulk export features that allow users to make changes before executing the conversion.
• Ability to limit the length of documents and clip unnecessary pages before export.
• Make changes to PDF documents easily with Reconstruction Mode.
• Rapid functionality makes the software appropriate even on older systems.
• Vector formats result in smaller file sizes.
• Capability to pause the process if system resources are overloaded.
• Status tracker tells users the progress both for each document and the entire batch.
• Compatibility with Windows 7
• Tiny file size: 6 MB
• Routinely updated since 2006, currently on version 3.0

Cons

• No support included with the free software.
• Documentation for PDF2Word not available online.
• For certain applications, software might not be appropriate due to more basic functionality.