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Investintech Says Goodbye To Able2Doc PDF to Word Converter & Sonic PDF Creator

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We have some sad news for all our Investintech users. It was a hard decision, but after a lot of careful consideration, we’ve decided to discontinue both Able2Doc PDF to Word Converter and Sonic PDF Creator.

Both these products have been with us since the very early days of Investintech.com, and we’re sorry to see them go.  However, we believe in providing our users with products that add value to a workflow which includes being able to work with PDF documents without having to resort to more than one product.

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You may have noticed that our PDF to Word conversion and PDF creation technology have already been integrated with Able2Extract PDF Converter.  Because of this, you can benefit from an even better, more enhanced user experience. PDF conversion and PDF creation are now both within a few clicks of each other.

What Does This Mean For Existing Users?

Unfortunately, because we’re phasing these products out, we will no longer be offering any customer or technical support for them. Thus, we’ll be offering a highly discounted Able2Doc upgrade to Able2Extract 9 for $29.95 USD  (to Standard version) and $49.50 USD (to Professional version).

With this discount, you’ll not only get the PDF to Word conversion and PDF creation features you’re used to, but also the added functionalities that come with Able2Extract–PDF conversion to more than 10 formats, PDF page editing, advanced PDF creation options, custom PDF to Excel conversion, and more.

We’ll be pulling out Able2Doc and Sonic every now and again for exclusive one-time giveaways. So you’ll still be able to catch the software around in the future every now and again.

To give  Able2Extract 9 a try, you can download a 7-day free trial here.

Introducing The All New Able2Extract 9 With PDF Creation!

Today, we’re excited to announce that we just released Able2Extract 9.0! Our flagship PDF converter has undergone some major changes in this version which we know you’ll love.

These changes go beyond what you’d consider an average product upgrade.  This is because in addition to general PDF conversion improvements, Able2Extract 9 now comes with the ability to create  and edit PDF documents!

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Our developers have worked hard to turn Able2Extract 9 into a complete PDF solution package. And with our in-house PDF creation technology baked directly into Able2Extract, the PDF converter can accomplish a whole new set of PDF tasks from creating PDFs to editing your PDF pages.

Here’s what you’ll find in this latest version.

Create Professional PDF Documents

We made it super easy for you to create a PDF file from any document, whether it’s from within Able2Extract itself or through the brand new  virtual print driver.

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The process is just as easy as converting a PDF file with Able2Extract. From the Command toolbar, click on the Create PDF icon, select your file and simply save it to your computer.

New PDF Creation Options

If you’ve used our PDF creation tools before then you’ll know which creation features you have at your disposal.  PDF creation options include:

  • Compression- Choose from LZW, JPEG, and ZIP for your images
  • Security-Apply passwords and file permissions
  • Font & Colours- Specify if you’d like to embed orsubset fontsor convert CMYK to RGB
  • PDF viewing- Decide how you want your PDF to display when opened
  • MS Office conversion-  Choose from a number of Office-related options such as retaining hyperlinks, bookmarks, and comments from Office documents

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PDF Creation Security Features

As part of your PDF creation options, you can also create secured PDFs. You no longer have to worry if your PDF files are being tampered with or not. You get to choose what people can or can’t do with your content.

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Let users copy and paste text, print up the file, or allow them to insert, rotate and shuffle pages. As always, we leave the choice up to you!

Edit PDF Document Pages

With Able2Extract 9, you can go so far as to edit your PDF files.  Able2Extract allows you to add and adjust your PDF document’s information, the file’s viewing settings, and editing PDF pages:

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Able2Extract Print Dispatcher

Another new feature is the Able2Extract Print Dispatcher. This is an icon that sits in your system tray when you install Able2Extract 9 and allows you to keep track of newly created PDF files directly from your desktop.

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It works in conjunction with the Able2Extract Virtual Print Driver. So when you create a PDF document from another application, you can choose how and where you want to open the file.  You can also use this to adjust your PDF creation options when using the Virtual Print Driver to create PDFs.

Save Your PDF Creation Settings

Just as you can save your custom PDF to Excel conversion parameters, you can now save your PDF creation settings as a file. This means that for every PDF you create, you can apply the same file settings as required.

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Improved PDF Conversion, OCR & PDF Rendering

And now that PDF creation is a part of Able2Extract 9, the PDF rendering and viewing capabilities are better than ever! You can use Able2Extract 9 to view PDFs with the even the most complex of graphical content.

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Other enhancements include improved PDF conversion for complex PDF files. And for Able2Extract Professional, we included tweaks to the OCR engine, providing you with even more accurate renditions.

Test out and check out all of these newest features here.  Existing Software Advantage Plan users can upgrade to Able2Extract 9 from their account dashboard.

Give it a try and don’t forget to let us know what you think of this latest version!

How To Install Able2Extract 8 On Ubuntu

Right now, open source is on the rise, and adding to the already growing list of Ubuntu supporters is China. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has been collaborating with the Chinese government to develop a standardized operating system known as Ubuntu Kylin, which will be released later this week on Thursday.

Ubuntu already offers a Chinese Edition of the OS, but Ubuntu Kylin will be a new version significantly aimed at supporting how Chinese people work on computers. Among other things, it will integrate pre-installed localized tools, offering easy access to web services and software they commonly use right from the Dash.

This is great news for the open source community and Chinese users looking for alternatives they can start using effortlessly.  If this latest development has you wanting to find out more about Ubuntu before the big day arrives, this is certainly a perfect time to test it out.

Able2Extract 8 For Ubuntu Users

Well, for all you Able2Extract users wanting to switch over—or for those who need a PDF converter on Ubuntu, we have just the thing. We put together a quick tutorial on how to install Able2Extract 8 on the open source system.  With Able2Extract 8 you can convert PDF to Open Document Formats and more.

This tutorial was written using Ubuntu 12.10. For instructions on installing the latest version, visit Ubuntu’s Installation Help page.  Once you have it installed and all set up, follow these steps.

1. Go to the Investintech.com site and download the latest version of Able2Extract 8 for Ubuntu.

2. Click on Open with Ubuntu Software Center.

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3. Access the installation file through your dashboard. Click on Install.

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If you have a password for administrative purposes, enter it in and authenticate the installation to continue.

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4.  When the installation is complete, accept the terms of the End-User License Agreement to get started with Able2Extract 8 on your computer.

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And that’s all there is to it!

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Will you make the switch to Ubuntu or try Ubuntu Kylin?  Jump in on our Google Plus discussion on this topic and let us know your take on the latest development.

AccountingToday.com Awards Able2Extract 8 An Honourable Mention As One Of 2013’s Top New Products

We have some great news for this month.

Major online tax and accounting website,  AccountingToday.com, released their annual review of noteworthy accounting software tools, The 2013 Top New Products, and our very own Able2Extract 8  made the list!

Covering industry news, offering expert analysis, and reviewing a select database of professional resources and services, AccountingToday.com is a leading authority for the tax and accounting industry.

Able2Extract 8 was counted among the other highly regarded accounting and tax software tools reviewed in  The 2013 Top New Products. It was featured and noted by editors in the Spreadsheet Tools Category for enabling PDF-to-spreadsheet conversion and aiding auditor control.

We’re extremely grateful to have Able2Extract 8 reviewed and given an honourable mention. This recognition is a great stepping stone for us as their leading tech review experts “are confident that this year’s list is a good representation of what is truly worthy of attention.”

Thank you to Seth Fineberg and AccountingToday.com for their support!

 

Introducing The First Universal PDF Converter On The Market: Able2Extract 8

We are excited to announce the release of Able2Extract  8! This latest version is a landmark release in the PDF industry today.   In a first for Windows, Mac and Linux, Able2Extract 8 is the first cross platform PDF converter that is compatible on all three major operating systems.

Cross Platform Compatibility

Our developers have worked hard the past year to ensure that every user, regardless of platform or hardware, can enjoy the same quick, accurate conversions that, up until now, only Windows users have been able to enjoy.

And it’s paid off.

Not only can Able2Extract 8 operate on different platforms, it can run even better than ever with a few new features and some powerful tweaks.

Cross Platform Compatibility with Mac and Linux for the First Time

Thus far, Able2Extract has been available exclusively on the Windows platform. Not anymore.  Able2Extract PDF Converter 8 is now available on the Mac OS X platform.  Mac users on the latest Mountain Lion operating system can take full advantage of the same conversion options and features that are offered in the Windows version.

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And this goes for the Linux platform as well. Users on the Ubuntu and Redhat distributions can finally convert files without any command line tools or complicated scripts. Conversions are now straightforward and simpler through a graphical user interface.

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Intuitive PDF to Excel Custom Conversion Interface

Following this same straightforward simplicity is our newly redesigned PDF to Excel custom conversion interface.  You can now customize your rows, columns, tables and footers in a more direct way with single click customization options.

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Also new to our PDF to Excel custom conversion is the Show Preview option. It allows you to see your conversion results before you hit the Convert button.

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 Give the new features a try on your most complicated PDF tables!

New Easy PDF Navigation & Viewing Features

Once you open a PDF in Able2Extract 8, you’ll also notice a Preview Pane on the left hand side. This new side bar gives you better navigational control and a quick overview of your PDF’s pages, bookmarks and attachments. Multiple PDFs are now visually within reach and easy to work with.

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Improved OCR Technology

Even the OCR engine in our Professional version has been improved.  Scanned PDFs are usually poor in quality with broken, grainy text. Able2Extract Professional’s OCR technology was tweaked to generate image-based conversions more accurately and smoothly. Trust us.  You’ll feel the difference.  

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To test these features out for yourself,  download an Able2Extract 8 free  trial from the download page.   Once you’re on the page, just select your platform and click on the download button.

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Don’t forget to let us know what you think of this latest version!