PDF UNdo

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on August 25, 2009

PDF UNdo is a simple program that allows users to convert PDF files into Word, text, or Rich Text Format documents. Although the program does not have a lot of features, it's easy to use and does a good job of converting documents.

The program's interface is basic and similar to that of Microsoft Office programs. Large buttons give users access to all of the program's features. Two frames to the left of the interface display the contents of the user's computer in a tree format, allowing users to find and open PDFs, but this seems like a waste of space when users can just as easily click the Open PDF button and do the same thing. Other than that, though, the interface is well-designed and intuitive. Converting documents couldn't be easier. Users simply open the PDF in question, select which format they want to convert it to, and PDF UNdo takes care of the rest. We tried the program on several different PDF files that included texts, images, and forms. The Word and Rich Text Format documents looked just as good as the original PDFs, while the text document predictably stripped out all of the formatting. Although the program's features were intuitive, users who have questions will be out of luck, as there's no Help file.

PDF UNdo has a seven-day trial period, and the trial version converts only half of the original document. The program installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users.