NEED TO CONVERT PDF or TIF or EFAX to WORD DOC

Imperfect1

Imperfect1

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I need to find software that will allow me to convert PDF or TIF or EFAX documents to Word docs that are editable -- meaning the document will be coverted to a Word doc in which I can fully edit the text. I've tried several that convert the documents, but the resulting Word docs are not editable. One was an on-line converter called Zamzar that claimed to create editable Word docs --- but didn't, and the same for "PDF to Word 3" which was pretty disappointing. Any suggestions? -- And something that's free or inexpensive is preferable.
 

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Haven't tried it myself but this list usually has some pretty good freeware and it's in it. Might be worth a try:

Best Free PDF Tools
 

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Problem solved, sort of. After extensive searching through PDF to Word applications, I found the solution to be with a free program called "FreeOCR 3" I can copy the text to the Clipboard, edit it to my heart's content, and then transfer the edited text to a Word doc. And for any images, art work, letterhead, etc, from any PDF file (that isn't password protected or otherwise locked), I can cut and paste them to a Word doc. True, I can't edit those images, but my need was only to be able to edit the text. So this solution is good enough.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t (Gen. 1)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Keyboard
    built in - HP
    Mouse
    built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
    Internet Speed
    max
    Other Info
    ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
If you have Acrobat Professional, you can also try 'File > Save As' and then choose .doc in the 'Save as type' pull down menu.

It normally saves everything in Word OK, except if the PDF has tables, stuff will be all over the place in the word doc. Does not do a good job keeping the table structure the same.

AA Pro also has a menu option under 'Document > Recognize Text Using OCR'
Sometimes it does not work though, tells you the page contains renderable text.
 

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I use this one. Works perfectly - even with complicated .pdf files. Converts pictures and saves wrapping info, links, etc.
 

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    2x250GB HDDs
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    Also 1xHP desktop, 1xHP laptop, 1xGateway laptop
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