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Nice service, but entering in text into some of the fields can result in wonky formatting if more text than can be displayed is entered. And it's not easy to re-visit the fields and edit/shorten the text.
2018-01-06
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2019-08-30
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2024-06-10
I finally got it to work however when I…
I finally got it to work however when I had it opened on a different browser I couldn't get it to do some stuff I was trying to get it to do and why do I have to pay more for faxing?
2021-05-14
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Turn PDF into Text Feature
Transform your PDF documents into editable text with our efficient Turn PDF into Text feature. This tool simplifies the process of extracting text and allows you to manipulate it easily.
Key Features
Converts PDFs to editable text quickly
Retains original layout and formatting
Supports multiple languages
User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Compatible with various file types
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Edit and update reports or contracts effortlessly
Extract important information for research purposes
Create searchable documents from scanned PDFs
Prepare course materials by converting textbooks
Facilitate collaboration by sharing editable content
This feature addresses your need for accessibility. By converting PDFs to text, you can avoid the frustration of manually retyping information. Instead, you can focus on what matters—analyzing, sharing, and utilizing the content effectively.
How to Use the Turn PDF into Text Feature
The Turn PDF into Text feature in pdfFiller allows you to easily convert your PDF documents into editable text format. Follow these simple steps to make the most out of this feature:
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Login to your pdfFiller account or sign up for a new account if you don't have one already.
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Once you're logged in, click on the 'My Forms' tab at the top of the page.
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Select the PDF document you want to convert into text by clicking on it.
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After selecting the document, click on the 'Turn PDF into Text' button located in the toolbar above the document preview.
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A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to customize the conversion settings. You can choose the language, formatting options, and more. Make sure to review and adjust these settings according to your preferences.
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Once you're satisfied with the settings, click on the 'Convert' button to start the conversion process.
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The PDF document will be converted into text format, and you will be redirected to the 'My Forms' page.
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To access the converted text, locate the converted document in the 'My Forms' page and click on it.
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The converted text will open in a new tab, where you can view and edit it as needed.
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If you want to download the converted text, click on the 'Download' button located at the top-right corner of the page.
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Congratulations! You have successfully used the Turn PDF into Text feature in pdfFiller.
By following these steps, you can easily convert your PDF documents into editable text format using pdfFiller's Turn PDF into Text feature. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of working with text-based documents!
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