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Convert documents with ease

Convert text documents (.docx), spreadsheets (.xlsx), images (.jpeg), and presentations (.pptx) into editable PDFs (.pdf) and vice versa.
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Start with any popular format

You can upload documents in PDF, DOC/DOCX, RTF, JPEG, PNG, and TXT formats and start editing them immediately or convert them to other formats.
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Store converted documents anywhere

Select the necessary format and download your file to your device or export it to your cloud storage. pdfFiller supports Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
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Convert documents in batches

Bundle multiple documents into a single package and convert them all in one go—no need to process files individually.
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Preview and manage pages

Review the documents you are about to convert and exclude the pages you don’t need. This way, you can compress your files without losing quality.
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Protect converted documents

Safeguard your sensitive information while converting documents. Set up a password and lock your document to prevent unauthorized access.

How to quickly convert and compress your PDF?

Upload your document

Upload a document from your device, cloud storage, email, or URL.
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Use the converter tool

Select your document and click Convert .
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Select format and destination

Decide on the file type and where you want to save the converted document—on your device or in your cloud storage.
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Manage pages and additional settings

Once everything is set, you can access advanced settings to compress a document by excluding unnecessary pages, set passwords, and select other options.
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A nice application for my work. Tweaking documents to suit the different needs of others to get the job done quickly. An easy interface to work with. I was up and applying PDFfiller in a matter of minutes.
Tom
2014-10-27
I may be an idiot but it isn't the most intuitive experience I've had. I have been under pressure to produce so that may have something to do with it.
Anonymous Customer
2014-12-10
Quite honestly I never knew when my subscription ended I found out when it ended,i believe you should make it more of a mgrand exit because i continued using this service way after i should have great service though
Ray H
2016-10-05
As a new small business operator, this software has helped me with so many tasks without having to leave work. The only draw back is that many times, recipients can't open sent pdf files and another route has to be taken.
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2018-02-28
AWESOME program but too expensive AWESOME program, but the monthly cost is WAY too high. Should charge customers a more affordable price of $10/month. And stop trying to force us to pay for a whole year up front -- what if I don't need it for an entire year? Fantastic features, easy to learn, a pleasure to use. Just TOO EXPENSIVE.
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2020-01-28
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2022-10-07
Wow!! I can not express how much of a life saver your program has been to me. Not only is it absolutely FREE! without needing a subscription, credit card or life story but the interface is user friendly with great options and choices. I love that I am able to download into my own drive afterwards and upload to any folder I choose as well. This is the first one of its kind that I have found, the features completely beat Adobe with the upside of not having to pay for three separate subscriptions of $14.99 to get one project done and downloadable to my computer. Thank you for thinking of the little people who need things like this. I am a Full-time student with very little extra income so again, I thank you sincerely, Karen (Portland, OR)
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2022-01-09
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2021-03-15
I have found the software to be easy to use and has features that similar sites don't have. I have not yet spent much time to learn all of its features but I plan to. I would like to create forms and sell them on your platform. I would like to create some form that would allow a business to evaluate and identify its essential functions so that they may operate efficiently in times of, say a global pandemic.
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2020-11-25

Learn how to Convert Scanned PDF to Text on Laptop in minutes

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When searching for a suitable solution, pay attention to:

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Cross-platform functionality. Check if you’ll be able to utilize the solution on all your devices.
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The ability to work in a browser and an app. Consider using solutions that offer you more than one way to operate. Combining applications with the ability to work in browsers makes you more flexible.
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An all-in-one service. Update content, manage pages, insert fillable fields, and convert files in one comprehensive editor.

After implementing pdfFiller, you'll begin to manage PDFs a lot quicker. No longer browsing the web attempting to blend several tools. Start having a detailed PDF editing platform. Try it now!

Accelerate the Way You Convert Scanned PDF to Text on Laptop

Are you tired of manually typing the content from scanned PDFs? Our feature allows you to quickly convert those scanned documents into editable text. This tool is designed with you in mind, making your workflow more efficient and hassle-free.

Key Features

Converts scanned PDFs to text seamlessly
Supports multiple languages for diverse content
Easy-to-use interface for quick navigation
Ensures high accuracy in text recognition
Allows batch processing for multiple documents

Use Cases and Benefits

Students can extract lecture notes from scanned materials for better study
Professionals can convert important PDF files into editable formats for easy collaboration
Businesses can digitize signed contracts for easier archiving and searching
Researchers can turn printed articles into searchable data for analysis
Writers can reclaim text from old books or papers to inspire new work

This feature solves your problem by saving you time and reducing frustration. Instead of wasting hours retyping, you can focus on what matters most. With just a few clicks, you can transform your scanned PDFs into usable text, allowing you to improve productivity and efficiency in your daily tasks.

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How to Accelerate the way you Convert Scanned PDF to Text on Laptop

Converting scanned PDFs to text on your laptop can be a breeze with the pdfFiller product. Follow these simple steps to accelerate the process:

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Open the pdfFiller application on your laptop.
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Click on the 'Convert' tab in the top menu.
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Select the 'Scanned PDF to Text' option from the dropdown menu.
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Choose the scanned PDF file you want to convert by clicking on the 'Upload' button.
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Once the file is uploaded, pdfFiller will automatically start the conversion process.
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Wait for the conversion to complete. This may take a few moments depending on the size of the file.
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Once the conversion is finished, you will see a notification indicating that the text extraction is complete.
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Click on the 'Download' button to save the converted text file to your laptop.
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Open the downloaded text file using any text editor or word processing software to view and edit the extracted text.

By following these steps, you can easily and quickly convert scanned PDFs to text on your laptop using the pdfFiller product. Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of this feature!

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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PDF to Text – Convert PDF to Text Online for Free Drag your file into the PDF to Text converter. Choose to use OCR if needed, otherwise select “convert to Word.” Wait for the tool to convert your file in a matter of seconds. Download your file as a fully editable Word document!
You can scan a document and convert the text into a format that you can edit with a word processing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to use an OCR program, such as the ABBYY FineReader program that came with your scanner.
When a document is scanned or photo copied into a PDF, it's essentially a digital photograph; any text within that PDF cannot be copied or changed. However, using an OCR (optical character recognition) program or online service you can convert text contained in an image or PDF into text that can be copied and edited.
PDF to Text – Convert PDF to Text Online for Free Drag your file into the PDF to Text converter. Choose to use OCR if needed, otherwise select “convert to Word.” Wait for the tool to convert your file in a matter of seconds. Download your file as a fully editable Word document!
Copy specific content from a PDF Open the PDF document in Reader. Right-click the document, and choose Select Tool from the pop-up menu. Drag to select text, or click to select an image. Right-click the selected item, and choose Copy. The content is copied to the clipboard.

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