ABBYY develops OCR/ICR/OMR, forms processing and language software 

PDF Transformer F.A.Q.

1)  What is ABBYY PDF Transformer?

ABBYY PDF Transformer is the new PDF processing utility from ABBYY.  The product provides easy and instant conversion from any PDF file to editable formats, such as Microsoft® Word, Excel, HTML and TXT.  It is an efficient and powerful tool to accurately convert PDF files to Microsoft Office applications without retyping or reformatting.

2)  Why do I need PDF Transformer?

If you work with PDF files and find yourself retyping the documents or wishing you could extract content so you can edit your document.  ABBYY PDF Transform is the right solution for you.

3)  How is PDF Transformer different from other PDF conversion utilities?

ABBYY PDF Transformer is the most comprehensive PDF conversion utility, providing a fast and easy solution to transform PDF files.  Unlike other PDF conversion utilities, which only process some of your PDF files and will not open scanned PDFs.  PDF Transformer is the only utility that is 100% compliant with any PDF file regardless of the source and supports the most output formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, HTML and TXT. 

4)  What kind of PDF files can PDF Transformer open?

PDF Transformer can open any type of PDF files, including image-only, text-and-image, text-over-image, and text-under-image (searchable) PDFs.  That means PDF Transformer can easily open and convert PDF files generated either from input devices such as multifunction and all-in one peripherals, digital copiers and scanners, or those files produced by applications like Microsoft Word and Excel. 

5)  What file formats can PDF Transformer output?

PDF Transformer converts any PDF file into fully editable Microsoft Word, Excel, HTML and ASCII text.  In addition, PDF Transformer also retains the layout and formatting of the original document in Word, Excel and HTML formats.

6)  Can I open and convert a password-protected or an encrypted PDF file?

Yes. However you will need to enter the corrected password in order to proceed with the transformation process.

7)  Can I convert selected pages from a PDF file?

Yes. PDF Transformer allows you to convert either the entire PDF file or selected pages to speed up the conversion process.

8)  Is PDF Transformer a plug-in only?

PDF Transformer can run as a plug-in from Windows Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows Explorer.  In addition, PDF Transformer also provides a Wizard interface to guide users through simple steps of conversion process.

9)  How do I open a PDF File in Microsoft Office applications?

PDF Transformer runs as a plug-in for Microsoft Office applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.  Simply open a PDF from the File menu within these applications. The PDF file will be converted to an editable format in this application.

10)  Does PDF Transformer allow me to convert a PDF and save to a .doc or .xls format without opening Word or Excel?

Yes. Simply right-click on a PDF file and select “PDF Transformer”.  PDF Transformer instantly converts your PDF file and saves it as a word document (.doc), Excel spreadsheet (.xls), web page (.html) or simple text (.txt).

11)  What is the PDF Transformer Wizard?

ABBYY PDF Transformer provides a user-friendly Wizard that helps you convert your PDF document into Microsoft® Word, Microsoft Excel, HTML, or TXT files with step-by-step instructions.

12)  How do I use the PDF Transformer Wizard?

PDF Transformer allows you to run the program by double-clicking the PDF Transformer icon or from the Start menu.  Simply open a PDF file from the PDF Transformer Wizard and select an export destination.  

13)  Where can I buy PDF Transformer?

You can buy ABBYY PDT Transformer either from ABBYY’s on-line store or simply contact ABBYY.  Currently we offer 10% discount for all pre-orders before June 30, 2004.