CNET Editors' review
123PDFConverter promises users a simple solution to the problem of converting PDF files into easy-to-use Word files. While this process may sound difficult and complicated, this fantastic program distills the operation into something practically every user can operate.
This program's simple interface makes conversion into child's play. The opening screen allows users to select what PDF they want to use by browsing their hard drive and then also select where the DOC file will be saved. From there users begin to convert. A series of screens lead you through the process, ensuring that everything is perfect. Users designate a layout (Flowing text, formatted text, text-only and as-is), next they choose whether they want images to appear, whether character spacing should remain and conversion range of pages. Finally, all the options are laid out on one screen for review before conversion begins.
From this point the program shows a meter detailing the stages of conversion. The program quickly and effectively creates Word documents in our tests.
The trial version has a slim 14-use trial, but the simplicity of using it makes this enough time to fully evaluate the program's capabilities. 123PDFConverter is an easy-to-use program that lets users of all skill levels achieve the same results. Because of its simplicity and effectiveness, we highly recommend this program for download.
Publisher's Description
From 123 pdf converter:
123 PDF Converter PDF conversion software is an easy way to convert your PDF files to Word, Excel, Images and Postscript. With the help of 123 PDF converter, the user can easily convert his PDF documents to Word document, Excel document, Images and Postscript. The documents that are converted with the help of this software can be easily edited according to requirement. The formatting of the original document is retained after conversion. You will find that the text, layout, images and tables all will remain intact. 123 PDF converter allows user to extract relevant images like logos, banners etc from the PDF file. The user can convert his PDF files to doc, .rtf and .txt format according to his requirement. OCR functionality allows scanned files or images to be converted to word format with text extraction. It is available in multiple languages. Allows Batch Conversion and partial conversion. 123 PDF Converter converts files in fast speed which saves your precious time.
What's new in this version: Version 4.1 is Office 2010 compatible.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 355 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 51 votes
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"Edited PDF file in ms word"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
Retained layout of the document after conversion. Edited my PDF file with in minutes by converting it to Word document.
Cons
I did not notice any flaw.
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"Amazing Tool! Quickly converted from PDF to JPG"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
Converted PDF file to image without any hassles. The speed and quality of conversion was quite awesome. Saved my lot of time.
Cons
None, working fine
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"Great Tool to Convert Password Protected File"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
Converted my password protected PDF file into .rtf format within no time. Worked out well for me.
Cons
None as of now.
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"Destroyed my printer, printing capability"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
NONE NONE NONE
Cons
Destroyed my printer, printing capability
Summary
Do not download.
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"Optical recognition crashes"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
Difficult to find anything in my case
Cons
Converting pdf to doc gave one blank page and a second saying that I had to pay to get more than the first one. It would be hilarious, if it wasn't for the fact that I needed something done, and installing this sw was just a waste of time for me.
Summary
Did not help me convert pdf to text or Word doc in any way. Completely useless for the use I needed, unfortunately.
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"Awesome Tool!"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
I needed to edit a list product codes which was in PDF. It converted the PDF file to excel and saved my lot of valuable time.
Cons
None as of now.
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"Did Exactly What I Wanted"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
This is what I was looking for. Converted some specific pages of my PDF file by partial conversion ability. This made my work so easy and fast.
Cons
I would recommended this tool.
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"Good work!"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
I needed to convert 65 files from PDF to word for some editing purpose. The batch conversion feature of this tool made it easier for me by converting these files within few minutes.
Cons
No issues, worked out great for me.
Summary
I was working on other program and conversion was in progress in background. If I had to convert all files individually, I would have spent all day on this.
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"Didn't work for me, it crashed"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
Couldn't test it so I can't really say
Cons
It crashed on me before finishing any excel conversion. Tried 3 times with 3 different pdf files and it crashed every time. Uninstalled it after that so I can't really tell how well this works.
Summary
Couldn't make it work, judge yourselves
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"OCR doesn't work on scanned PDFs"
Version: 123 PDF Converter 4.1
Pros
None None None
Cons
OCR doesn't work on scanned PDFs. Trial version only allows 3 pages to be converted