Frequently Asked Questions

The security of your documents is a valid concern. Our recommended tool uses encrypted connections (HTTPS) for file transfer and does not permanently store your documents on its servers. Files are automatically deleted after conversion.

For highly confidential documents, consider using desktop tools that don't require uploading your files to the internet.

Modern conversion tools do an excellent job maintaining the original formatting, including fonts, images, tables, and overall layout. However, documents with very complex designs may show small differences in formatting.

Factors affecting conversion accuracy:

• Complexity of the original design
• Presence of interactive elements or forms
• Quality of the original PDF (especially if it's a scanned document)
• Fonts used in the original document

Size limits vary by tool:

• Free versions: Generally between 5-15 MB per file
• Premium versions: Up to 100 MB or more
• Desktop software: Limited mainly by your computer's memory

For large files, consider splitting them into smaller documents before conversion or using a desktop tool.

To convert a password-protected PDF, you'll need:

1. Know the document's password
2. Enter the password during the conversion process

Most conversion tools will prompt you for the password before processing the file. Without the correct password, it won't be possible to convert protected documents.

Note: Security restrictions that prevent printing or editing may also prevent conversion.

Scanned PDFs are essentially images and require an additional step:

1. OCR (Optical Character Recognition): This technology "reads" text from images and converts it to editable text.
2. Select a tool with OCR: Make sure the conversion tool you choose includes OCR capabilities.

The quality of the result will depend on:

• The clarity of the original scanned document
• The quality of the OCR engine used
• The complexity of the layout and fonts

Depending on your needs, you might consider:

• PDF Editors: Allow you to modify content directly in PDF format without conversion.
• Google Docs: Can import PDFs and convert them to editable documents on their platform.
• Mobile Apps: There are apps that allow you to scan and convert documents from your smartphone.

The best option will depend on the type of editing you need to perform and how frequently you work with these documents.