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5 Great Able2Extract Tips for College Students

There are tons of college hacks that can make your academic life easier. From saving money to improving your study routine, building up efficient habits is key to surviving the year.  But have you ever considered developing a few PDF hacks to survive through an assignment?

For instance, take stock. How do you manage? Do you print up PDF files for taking notes and highlighting or do you read them off of your computer screen? How do you use PDF notes and research? Could you use a few PDF workarounds yourself?

Able2Extract has a few features that can do wonders on a PDF when you’re looking for a quick way to get things done. Here are some simple tips for some effective features.

1. Take Only the PDF Content You Need

As you know, professors oftentimes use the PDF format for handouts that can contain anything from related articles to lecture notes that can help you with your projects or research. Problem is you’ll usually need only certain sections, not the whole document.

Needing to take advantage of the material though, you’ll probably think of converting the entire file and deleting the chunks you don’t need.   With Able2Extract you don’t need to do that.  Use the mouse to highlight and select the content to convert. You can choose which pages, lines, or paragraphs you need while eliminating what you don’t want at the same time.

2. Work with PDFs AND OpenOffice

Not everyone has MS Office. In fact, you may choose to use a free alternative like OpenOffice. So what do you do when every PDF converter you come across only does PDF to MS Office conversions? Able2Extract can help you there, as well. You can get your PDF content in open source formats in just a few clicks.

Able2Extract Licence

Able2Extract can convert from PDF to Writer, Impress and Calc just as easily as it can convert from PDF to Word, PowerPoint and Excel.  The conversion process is the same. Just open, select and choose the PDF to OpenOffice conversion option on the toolbar.

3. Get Social by Creating Publications with PDF content

Involved with a few department clubs or student organizations? Throwing a fundraiser or setting up an information booth?  If so, you’ll probably need to get the word out or advertize your cause effectively. For most users, a DIY solution like Microsoft Publisher is all that’s needed to create high quality publications like newsletters and advertisements.

Well, you’ll be interested in knowing that Able2Extract can convert PDF to MS Publisher (.pub).  This means you can edit and create quality brochures or handbills yourself without having to start from scratch.  It’s a cost effective way to publish finalized advertising proofs in PDF format or quickly updating existing PDF fliers for your next student event.

4. Create PowerPoint Presentations Quickly

There are also the PDF files that are made from PowerPoint presentations conducted in class.  If your professor sets up a bulletin board on the web, he or she will more than likely post those PDFs online for easy access, building up a great resource for your own future presentations and assignments.

PDF to Power Point Tutorial

If you see a chart or slide you can refer to in your own presentation, why not convert the PDF to PowerPoint?  Able2Extract lets you convert either selected content or whole files. For entire PDF conversions, each PDF page you have will convert to a single individual slide. You can then edit and add as much as you need in MS PowerPoint itself.

5. Keep Research, References, and Quotes Digital

There are a lot of torrents and sites where you can find PDF versions of text books and novels for classes. If you find the version you need, you can then easily cut down on your work by keeping your research, references, and quotes digital. You can even convert them without having to actually “convert” anything.

Copy and Paste Method Able2Extract

Instead of re-typing whole sections from the physical book into your essay, you can quickly use Able2Extract to copy and paste the text you need. Select a portion of text by using either the Copy option in the Edit menu or using Ctrl+ C, and paste it into the document you’re working on.

Try a few of these basic tips next time you come across a PDF and see how they work out for you.  If you’re looking for more specific user tips, let us know what you’d like to see. There’s always an easier way to do something with Able2Extract.

How 3 Investintech Tools Can Save Your Academic Life

School’s just started and already you’re starting to sink into your own routine. Whether that means mapping out the quickest route to class or finding the best study spots along the way, you need to make sure everything works smoothly for you in the academic world.

As a tech user, it means getting your laptop and gadgets all set to keep up with you on your daily study grind. With the rise of tech gadgets and the popularity of the Internet, the academic landscape is changing.  More group participation is done via forum discussion, class notes are being posted up online, and text books are being downloaded from the web.

However, organizing your arsenal of software tools can be tough when you can’t anticipate where or when you’ll need it.  If you’re a user of our software and asking yourself, where and how Investintech software fits in with your academic routine, it’s time to take a closer look. Here are a couple of tip offs.

1. SlimPDF Reader

One way students are upping their productivity these days is to use a laptop in class. It’s easier to type up lecture notes and it eliminates the need for multiple notebooks.  Moreover, instead of a 13 or 15 inch laptop, students are now resorting to netbooks. They’re small, efficient, and more convenient on-the-go than a laptop is.

Netbooks, however, while great for mobility, aren’t so great for the hard-core major software programs you have on your desktop.  For instance, Adobe Reader is a notable resource hog, taking up a good portion of your desktop hard drive, let alone your netbook. So you’ll need the smallest applications you can find.  Luckily, SlimPDF Reader is only 1.43 MB.

Slim PDF Reader Screenshot

SlimPDF Reader gives you the essentials needed for a quick clean viewing experience without the bloat.

So if a prof scans in a PDF sideways, SlimPDF can rotate it right side up with a single click from the toolbar.  And as PDFs aren’t always created with a readability and navigation in mind, you can zoom in (up to 400%), quickly skip to any page, and easily search the file for keywords. Copying simple text is also made easy–just select your content and CTRL+ C it. You can paste it quickly into another application.

2. Free Online PDF to Word Converter

As mentioned, most professors will post up lecture notes or slides online. Of course, this makes it easier for everyone, as a) you don’t have to worry about getting everything down, and b) you have spot-on accurate notes from the professor  himself. Definitely a resource you want to cash in on for any future assignment.

But, I bet you can guess what format these notes will more than likely be in: the hard-to-edit PDF format. This is where a PDF to Word converter saves the day. You can convert PDF to Word instantly using our free online PDF to Word conversion service.

3. Docx to Doc Converter Online

With the release of Microsoft Office Word 2007 came a new default format, .docx, a format that not everyone is using. In fact, most users are still quite attached to the .doc format.  For users with Microsoft Office Word 2007, they can simply save to .doc by changing the Save As format before they save their file.

DOC to DOCX converter

Yet for those who are receiving a .docx file, it isn’t as easy. Students on the Mac OSX platform using Pages need to import the .doc file to Mac, but have no direct way of converting it. Others may not even be using Microsoft Office 2007, but older versions with no way of opening it.

This .docx to .doc converter is perfect for any difficulties you may come across, whether it be a deadline, lack of compatibility, or being locked out of your email accounts.

DOC to DOCX Converter Interface

It lets you bypass all those hurdles. It’s free, you can use it regardless of the platform you’re using, you can access it anytime online, no registration is needed, and you get the file converted instantly without having to leave the site.

The New Able2Extract 7 Is Here!

Now, it isn’t often that PDF conversion gets associated with simplicity. PDF converters are often too complex that only PDF experts can make full use of the software, leaving you stuck with using only the basic features for complex documents.

But, today we’re proud to announce the release of the latest version of our flagship product which eliminates that issue:Able2Extract 7.

In this new version, we’ve got enhanced conversion performance, a newly designed interface, and new and improved conversion capabilities.So whether you have a complex PDF to convert or a presentation due in the next hour, Able2Extract 7 can simplify and improve that conversion process.

This latest version of Able2Extract is the greatest improvement in our PDF conversion products to date.What’s new? What can it do? Read on.

First off, for those who have already used previous versions of Able2Extract, you’ll notice a newly designed user interface. The simple clean design makes it easier to navigate, search and convert your document.Open a file, select your data, and click to convert– all can be done from the toolbar.

Able2Extract Interface

One major feature of Able2Extract7 is that it’s the first PDF converter which can convert to all major Microsoft Office formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.

Able2Extract Formats

Here’s a sneak peek at the new conversion improvements.

PDF to PowerPoint conversions are faster and more accurate. For those who need a better PDF to PowerPoint output, this conversion feature has been rebuilt with custom options that offer better control over your content.

Improved Excel custom conversion options. As great as the custom Excel conversion options were in the previous version, Able2Extract 7 gives you even more control over the row and column structure of table data being converted.You can tweak your conversion right from the Excel conversion toolbar.

Able2Extract XLS Toolbar

Enhanced PDF to Word graphics and text manipulation features. We all know that as easy as a PDF to Word conversion may sound, it isn’t always the case. Thus, this latest version offers better conversion output and more precise graphics and text handling features.

New PDF to Publisher conversion. You’ve asked for it and here it is. Anyone needing a professional and cost effective publishing solution can now use Able2Extract 7 for PDF to Publisher conversions!

Able2Extract Publisher Conversion

And just as you can custom convert with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, you can also choose to custom convert with Publisher.

Performance wise, Able2Extract 7 can a lot more in a lot less space than most converters.In addition to all the conversion improvements, Able2Extract 7 can now support non-unicode font types.

This means users can convert PDF files in their native language: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arab and Greek. And despite these new features, the overall size of Able2Extract 7 has been reduced!

So check it out. The software is compatible with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007. You can download Able2Extract 7 as a 7-day free trial to test out for yourself.

Are You Ready for Able2Extract 6.0?

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Investintech users, get ready.

Today we release a brand new version of our Able2Extract flagship product– and have we got the features for you!

Able2Extract v.6.0 gives you more conversions, more control and more functionality. Here’s a peek at what the brand new features can do for you:

*Conversion to OpenOffice formats: If you’re a fan of software alternatives to Microsoft, this feature is exactly what you’re looking for.  Able2Extract v.6.0 will let you convert your PDF to Open Office formats like Writer and Calc.

*Batch conversion: Convert hundreds of PDFs at once with our batch PDF conversion interface and save yourself the time and money usually spent on converting one PDF at a time.

*Improved Vector Image Handling: By improving our existing image to Word conversion, you automatically gain more control over handling vector images once the PDF is in MS Word.

*Outlook Integration: Able2Extract v.6 can now help you with your PDF email attachments by converting them into Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats. All it takes is  a simple right click within your MS Outlook client.

*PDF to AutoCAD conversion: Our new PDF to AutoCad conversion will let you recover and then edit vector images by converting them into complex multilayer CAD files.

Sound like the tool for you? If you’re ready to convert your PDF files on a whole new level, you can start downloading your copy of Able2Extract v.6.0 today.

How To Make Your PDF Forms Into Fill-able Word Docs

Further details on the upcoming Acrobat 9 have been rising to the surface. And highlighted among the rumoured additions is integration with a new forms data-tracking service.The feature will give companies and PDF form creators an efficient way of handling the inputted data they collect.

Yet, as a user who fills those PDF forms out, you may be concerned with a simpler, more fundamental issue: can you transform those PDF forms into fill-able Word Documents?

The Investintech answer is yes. If you have a native PDF containing genuine PDF form elements (radio buttons, checkboxes, text fields, etc.), all our PDF conversion products (Able2Doc and Able2Extract in either Standard or Professional versions) can convert the PDF form to editable Word Documents.

Here’s how:

1. Open Able2Extract or Able2Doc.
2. Open your PDF form.
3. Select the PDF form pages or content you wish to convert.
4. Click on the Word conversion icon in the toolbar.
5. When the Convert to Word dialogue box appears, click on Forms. (Note: Unlike the other conversion options where you can choose either Text or RTF outputs, the Forms option will convert to the Word format by default.

Forms and Dialogue Box Able2Extract

6. Select your target directory and Save your file.

In sum, this conversion should allow you to click and type within your Word form with the ability to save the inputted data afterwards.

It may seem counter-intuitive to do a PDF Form to Word conversion with newer PDF form, Reader and Acrobat functionalities coming out. However, if you can’t save your data in the PDF form itself, are sending it to someone without Adobe software, or have a static PDF Form, converting your PDF form to Word may be the solution you need.