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Able2Extract Professional 20

Professional all-in-one PDF converter

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If your work demands fast, precise extraction of PDF data into editable MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Word, and other formats, layered file security, as well as text editing and file compression, Able2Extract is the solution you need.

 

Able2Extract Professional is the ultimate tool for accurate and reliable PDF conversion. It effortlessly converts PDFs while preserving the original layout, formatting, and data integrity.

 

But that's not all. Able2Extract Professional also enables you to batch convert files, perform OCR, edit PDF content, and repair damaged PDFs.

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Professional PDF Editing Software

Able2Extract Pro is a powerful professional PDF program that allows you to do almost anything with PDFs. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, Able2Extract Pro is priced at US$49.95 for a 30-day license and US$199.95 for a lifetime license (upgrade pricing is available).

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What's New in Able2Extract Professional 20?

So much of our information is currently provided as a PDF to retain the formatting across platforms and operating systems. Even so, it often is necessary to revise or update such documents.

While Able2Extract Pro is able to edit the original PDF, it can be easier to simply convert the document into the format you intend to use before editing or making other updates to the document.

 

Licensing

The software is available as a seven-day free trial. There are some other limitations, but you can fully evaluate the software before you commit to purchasing a licence or subscription:

Download a 7-day free trial to access and evaluate our all-in-one PDF converter. No credit card required.

For the duration of the free trial period, you'll have access to all the features Able2Extract Professional has to offer.

 

However, the conversion functionality is limited in the free trial version - you can convert one file without limitations. After, you can convert up to three pages of a PDF at a time.

 

The full version of Able2Extract Professional gives you lifetime, unrestricted access to all of its features indefinitely. The full, lifetime version requires a purchase.

The use of this software is subject to its licence agreement which allows for non-concurrent use for a single user on a second computer like a home or work computer:

Able2Extract desktop licenses are single-user — each person who will be using the software must have their own license. We don't offer multi-user licensing and our desktop software is not licensed on a concurrent user basis. A license can be transferred to a new user if the original user leaves the company, or no longer requires use of the software on a permanent basis (licenses cannot be temporarily reassigned).

 

You can install Able2Extract on two computers for your own use - so you can install and activate Able2Extract on your desktop and laptop, or at work and at home.

 

You can install and activate your Able2Extract license on both your Windows and Mac computers.

Over time, subscription-based pricing models can prove quite expensive for budget-minded users and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is no exception in that regard. When comparing it to the Able2Extract Pro perpetual licensing model, you get only 10 months worth of subscription for the same amount of money you would need to pay for lifetime access to all the latest Able2Extract features.

 

With Able2Extract, you get to own the program, not rent it. Perpetual licensing means that you pay for Able2Extract once and use it forever! No worries about being left without the essential software tools because you can't afford costly subscription fees. Once you buy Able2Extract it's yours to keep even after you switch computers or operating systems.
— Investintech

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Installation

Download a 7-day free trial of Able2Extract Pro You can continue with the trial version or purchase a license to obtain full access.

1. Once the download is complete, run the installer.
2. Follow the installation steps:
• Welcome: Click “Next” to continue.
• License Agreement: Read the product license carefully. If you agree with the terms, check the box that says, "I agree to the terms and conditions" and click “Next”.
• Installation Directory: Choose the folder where you want to install Able2Extract Professional. The default directory is recommended for most users. Click “Next”.
• Confirmation: Click “Start” to begin the installation.
• Installation: Wait a few moments for the installation to be completed.
• Completion: Click “Next” to finish the installation.

The Able2Extract Pro installation was accomplished simply, and I appreciated the option to save the licence in PDF format which made reading the document much easier. An option to print the licence was also offered — useful for those that need to monitor licence compliance within their workplace.

• Able2Extract Pro Quick Start Guide.
• Able2Extract Pro User Guide.
• Able2Extract Pro Data Sheet.
• Able2Extract Pro compared to Adobe Acrobat.

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Converting PDFs to Documents

As the name Able2Extract implies, this program is designed to extract information from PDFs and convert it into several formats: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, OpenOffice (Calc, Write, and Impress), HTML, AutoCAD (DWG and DXF), CSV, Image formats (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, WebP), and plain text.

Quickly convert scanned and native PDFs into Microsoft Excel, Word, CSV, AutoCAD, HTML, images, and more with just a couple of clicks. Retain the original formatting every time for maximum accuracy.

Converting to a Word Document

To test the conversion to Word, I chose to convert a PDF phone book that I knew had been generated from MS Word but otherwise didn't know anything else about its original format. The conversion process was quite simple:

1. Open Able2Extract;
2. click on the file-folder icon to open a document;
   

   

3. select what you want to convert (either an area or all);
4. choose the converted document type you wish to convert the PDF to from icons on the toolbar (in this case, Word);
   

   

5. then click on the Save button and choose a name and location for your converted files.

The program suggested a filename based upon the original PDF and the .docx extension.

The Able2Extract toolbar is shown in two sections in the illustrations above, but the program's actual toolbar is a continuous row of options in a single row.

Font Replacements

If the document is missing some fonts Able2Extract will guide you in replacing those fonts. The conversion results in a document capable of being edited just like any MS Word document.

Converting to an Excel Document

I don't use spreadsheets very often so the Excel document I chose was one in .xls format rather than .xlsx and was created by someone else using unknown software.

The process was pretty much the same as it was for the Word conversion except that Able2Extract offers the option to customize the conversion process to alter the layout options. The resulting file is an .xlsx format file containing the data from the original PDF.

Converting to an HTML Document

Just like with Word and Excel conversions, the file is opened, the area selected then the required output format is chosen (HTML in this case) and the file is created where you choose (the default is in the same folder as the original, but this can be changed).

Much like other conversion programs, Able2Extract Pro creates a companion folder with the associated background image.

The output was virtually a perfect copy of the original PDF (each line was rigidly placed using absolute positioning). This may not work well on devices like smartphones because this rigid placement doesn't allow the document to resize properly in my experience. An image or PDF would be a better option if you're placing content onto the Web.

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Creating and Editing PDFs

Other than the extraction of content from a PDF document into various formats, another primary need within businesses is to be able to create and edit PDF documents directly.

Creating PDFs

Creating a PDF from an existing Word, Excel or other document is simple:

1. Open Able2Extract.
2. click on File and select the Create PDF icon:
   

   

3. Select Create a PDF from an Existing Document from the dialogue box that appears.
4. Able2Extract 20 then processes the file, ending with your new PDF document in the working area of the software.
5. Click on the Save button and choose a name and location for your converted file.

At this point you can either close the document or make any necessary edits such as adding or deleting content, including features like strikeout and watermarks. If you make changes, be sure to save the file again.

Edit, Compress, and Repair PDFs

Seamlessly modify your PDFs on the spot. Add and edit text, insert new images, and split pages, reduce file size, add annotations and attachments, and fix damaged PDFs – all in one powerful editor.

To edit a PDF, load the PDF into Able2Extract and click on Edit Document at the top of the program.

Thumbnails of the document appear on the left side and an editing menu appears on the right side where you can do extensive edits including changing fonts, redaction, or aligning text.

The capabilities are too extensive to list here, but I was able to do everything I needed with the PDF documents I worked with.

Some features may require users to think a bit differently than they do with a Word or Excel document, but comparing it to experience with other PDF editors like Adobe Acrobat and Nitro Pro, I found the process refreshingly simple and enjoyed features I'd not been able to use before like inserting vector shapes and drop caps into existing PDFs.

While it is probably not something you've thought about, the ability to redact sensitive information from documents before releasing them could be an essential task under certain circumstances.

Fill out, Sign and Secure Documents

Fill out interactive PDF forms and sign documents digitally to reduce paperwork. Secure your sensitive data and documents with permanent redaction, watermarks, and advanced password encryption.

Fillable PDF forms have pretty much become common on the Web. The document is created with the sections to be filled marked. After entering the information requested on the form, the PDF is saved with the entered information intact.

This method is much more efficient and makes it easier for the user to fill out as well as for the recipient to be able to read the information.

OCR Technology

OCR avoids the need to re-type documents, a huge time-saver that avoids errors.

Boost productivity by converting hundreds of files at once with our batch converter. Easily transform scanned PDFs into editable documents with advanced OCR, solving common PDF conversion challenges.

PDF Security and Signatures

One of the things that changed during the COVID-19 pandemic was the need for many people to be able to sign electronic documents when in-person visits were restricted.

Able2Extract 20 provides secure digital signatures and password protection of documents to ensure the authenticity and security of your important PDFs.

Use Able2Extract Professional to sign PDFs with signature images and digital (cryptographic) certificates and add an extra layer of security to your confidential documents.

 

Verify the authenticity of digital (cryptographic) signatures in PDF documents by inspecting the signature validation status.

 

Secure your confidential PDF documents with 256-bit password protection. Encrypt and decrypt existing PDF documents with ease. Set up owner and user passwords to control how others use and interact with your PDF documents.

Batch Processing

While most users will generate or work with one document at a time, batch processing could be used for the bulk conversion of documents within a directory including a new batch OCR converter.

Automate the conversion process by queuing up a large volume of PDF files and even whole directories.

 

Use the powerful Batch OCR conversion functionality to upload and easily convert multiple scanned, image-based PDFs to Word, Excel, and other supported file formats.

 

Create PDFs from multiple files in one go. Save hours with the Batch Creator's ability to batch merge PDF files during the PDF creation process.

PDF Viewer

Today's browsers and many other programs can display PDFs with capabilities that vary between products, including free PDF viewers (many capable of “printing” any document to PDF).

However, it is both easier and more efficient to use a PDF editor like Able2Extract to meet all your requirements. You don't have to reload a document if you decide you need to edit it or use any of the other professional capabilities.

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Seamless Productivity

Able2Extract 20 seamlessly generates .docx and .xlsx documents from various PDFs including conversions from Microsoft Word and LibreOffice as well as those obtained on the Internet.

Editing and creating new documents were both accomplished without struggling with help menus or visiting their support site (other than to verify a few facts).

I was impressed with the ease of using Able2Extract 20 and the improvements from previous versions.

Recommended

I strongly recommend Able2Extract 20 as an excellent tool for today's modern offices where the creation, editing and conversion of PDF documents is an essential part of maintaining the variety of forms and other content routinely required.

Gone are the days when paper versions were mailed, filled out and returned. The Internet has forever altered how we manage documents. While we're not quite at the point of the paperless office, we're getting much closer and a PDF editor with the features in Able2Extract 20 should meet those needs in most circumstances.

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