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Why does my PDF lose formatting when converted to Word?

PDFs and Word documents work differently. PDFs place content at exact positions on a page, while Word uses flowing text. Complex layouts with multiple columns, text boxes, or custom fonts may shift slightly. For best results, use the DOCX format and check the "Preserve Layout" option if available. Scanned PDFs require text extraction first, which may not preserve the original layout.

Can I convert scanned PDFs or images with text?

Yes! Use the "Extract Text from Images" tab above. Our text recognition technology analyzes scanned documents, photos of paper, screenshots, and image-based PDFs to extract all readable text. This works with printed text, typed documents, and even some clear handwriting. The accuracy depends on image quality - higher resolution images produce better results.

Are there file size limits for conversion?

We support files up to 100MB per upload. Most documents are well under this limit - a typical 50-page PDF with images is around 5-10MB. If you have a larger file, try splitting it into smaller sections using our PDF Split tool first, then converting each section separately.

Is my data safe? Do you store my files?

Your privacy is our priority. All uploads are encrypted using SSL/TLS. Files are processed in isolated containers and automatically deleted from our servers within 60 seconds after conversion. We never view, store, or share your documents. We don't require registration, so we don't collect personal information unless you contact us.

What's the difference between DOCX, DOC, and ODT formats?

DOCX is the modern Microsoft Word format (2007 and later) and is recommended for most users. It offers the best compatibility and smaller file sizes. DOC is the older Word format (97-2003) - use this only if you need to open files in very old versions of Word. ODT is the OpenDocument Text format used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice - choose this if you use open-source office software.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Currently, files are processed one at a time to ensure the fastest conversion speed for each document. To convert multiple files, simply repeat the process for each file. The conversion typically takes only 3-5 seconds per file, so processing multiple documents is still very quick. We prioritize speed and accuracy over batch processing because individual file handling allows us to optimize each conversion for the specific document type, layout complexity, and content. This approach also maintains maximum security by isolating each conversion in its own secure container.

Why would I convert Word to PDF?

Converting to PDF is ideal when you want to share documents that should look the same on any device. PDFs prevent accidental edits, preserve exact formatting regardless of fonts installed, and are universally readable. Use PDF format for resumes, contracts, forms, ebooks, and any document you want to distribute without allowing changes. PDFs also reduce file size in many cases, making them perfect for email attachments. Additionally, PDF/A format ensures long-term archival compliance for legal and regulatory requirements. Many organizations and job application systems specifically require PDF format for submissions because it guarantees document integrity and prevents viruses that can hide in editable formats.

What file formats do you support for conversion?

We support comprehensive format conversion including: PDF to DOCX/DOC/ODT/TXT, Word (DOCX/DOC) to PDF, Excel (XLSX/XLS) to PDF, PowerPoint (PPTX/PPT) to PDF, images (JPG/PNG/BMP/TIFF/GIF) to PDF, PDF to JPG/PNG, RTF to PDF/DOCX, ODT to PDF/DOCX, and HTML to PDF. Our OCR system extracts text from images, scanned PDFs, photos, and screenshots in over 100 languages. For specialized needs, we also offer tools for splitting PDFs (extract specific pages), merging PDFs (combine multiple files), compressing PDFs (reduce file size without quality loss), rotating PDF pages, and adding digital signatures to PDFs.

How accurate is your PDF to Word conversion?

Our conversion engine achieves 99.7% accuracy in preserving document structure, formatting, and content. This includes maintaining paragraph styles, headings, bullet points, numbered lists, tables with borders and shading, embedded images with original positioning, headers and footers, page numbers, hyperlinks, and text formatting (bold, italic, underline, font families, and sizes). Complex elements like multi-column layouts, text boxes, charts, and diagrams are reconstructed with high fidelity. The accuracy may be slightly lower for PDFs created from scanned documents or those with unusual fonts, but our OCR technology can extract text even from image-based PDFs. For optimal results, start with a high-quality PDF that was originally created digitally rather than scanned from paper.

Do you support password-protected PDFs?

If you know the password to open a PDF, you can convert it by first opening the file in a PDF reader, removing the password protection in the security settings, saving it as an unprotected PDF, then uploading it to our converter. We cannot bypass PDF passwords as this would violate security principles and potentially enable unauthorized access to protected documents. For password-protected PDFs, you must have the owner password (which allows editing) or user password (which allows opening) to remove restrictions legally and ethically before conversion.

Can your OCR read handwritten text?

Our OCR technology is optimized for printed and typed text, where it achieves the highest accuracy. It can recognize some clear, legible handwriting - particularly block letters and neat cursive - but accuracy varies significantly based on handwriting style, clarity, and consistency. For best results with handwritten documents, ensure good lighting, high image resolution (at least 300 DPI), clear contrast between text and background, and consistent letter formation. Printed forms with handwritten entries work better than fully handwritten notes. For critical handwritten documents, we recommend reviewing and correcting the extracted text manually after OCR processing.

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