Keep PDF Formatting in Word
Preserve layout, fonts, and images during conversion.
Converting a PDF to Word is easy, but keeping the formatting is hard. We've all seen converted documents where images float off the page, fonts break, and tables turn into gibberish.
This guide explains how to preserve formatting during PDF to Word conversion.
Common Issues
- • Broken tables
- • Missing custom fonts
- • Shifted paragraphs
Our Solution
- • Intelligent layout detection
- • Font matching
- • Table reconstruction
Why Formatting Breaks?
PDFs are fixed-layout documents. They don't know that "Title" is a header; they just know text is at position (x, y). Word is flow-based. Translating between them requires interpretation.
- Complex Layouts: Columns and floating images are hard to interpret.
- Missing Fonts: If your PC doesn't have the PDF's font, it gets substituted.
Tips for Perfect Conversion
- Use High-Quality Originals: Avoid scanning copies of copies.
- Match Fonts: Ensure you have the fonts used in the PDF installed.
- Avoid Complex Graphics: If possible, simplify the document before converting.
- Use Premium Tools: Paid tools like Adobe or specialized OCR engines usually handle layout better than free basic converters.
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