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Edit PDFs in Word with Free PDF to Word Converter (Windows)

January 14th, 2008 @ 6:43 am

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Categories: Documents, Software

Tags: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Rick Broida

pdf-converter.jpgLast week we told you about PDF Hammer, which lets you reorder PDF pages, join multiple documents, and more using a simple Web service. But what if you want to actually edit the innards of a PDF, to make changes or additions to the content? For that, look to Free PDF to Word Converter.

True to its name, this utility converts PDF documents into Word files, with or without the original formatting and extra contents (like graphics). The only thing it doesn’t do is turn the edited Word file back into a PDF again when you’re done. Of course, there are countless ways to accomplish that; check our post on easy ways to create your own PDFs for details.

Free PDF to Word Converter requires Windows. It’s free, of course, though you do have to obtain a registration code after converting a certain number of documents. [via AppScout]

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    jpmuir@...

    01/15/08 | Report as spam

    ... it really isn't free then is it?

    It isn't really free when the number of accesses or time limits functional use of a software application. I won't win this battle (software vendors and promotion channels like bnet using "Free" to describe a commercial product but I can point out, while the business model of offering a trial use is an excellent way for consumers to see if a product meets their needs, billing something that is free when it is time or use limited, may really be creating an adverse view by the consumer perhaps preventing the user from even looking at the software or refusing to purchase it.

    Like how I felt about it when I 'discovered' free meant use limited.

    Picky, picky consumers.
    Dumb, dumb, marketers.

    Jim Muir

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    teamfunding

    01/15/08 | Report as spam

    RE: Edit PDFs in Word with Free PDF to Word Converter (Windows)

    Actually it is...
    Everyone can get a free registration code after answering a simple math question. When verifying the code, be sure to connect to the internet and Free PDF to Word Doc converter not being blocked by any Firewall software in your Windows system. Visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842242 for details.

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    bryan35

    03/27/09 | Report as spam

    RE: Edit PDFs in Word with Free PDF to Word Converter (Windows)

    I agree that "Trial" is not the same as "Free."

    Of course, these freebeis have to be paid for somehow. What are they doing behind the scenes - spyware, logging, whatever?

    How much do you explore these issues before you promote such offers?

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    flywind

    07/27/09 | Report as spam

    RE: Edit PDFs in Word with Free PDF to Word Converter (Windows)

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    hihyne

    10/20/09 | Report as spam

    RE: Edit PDFs in Word with Free PDF to Word Converter (Windows)

    hi, I use hello pdf to word converter. it's freeware.

    http://www.hellopdf.com

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    andabanda

    10/20/09 | Report as spam

    anda

    Nemo PDF To Word is a terrific converter. It runs fast to convert your PDF to Word for you to edit. Nothing of the original PDF file will be altered by fully copied into Word for you to edit.
    http://www.nemopdf.com

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