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Opening files from integrated programs

The PDF Convert tool at Advanced Processing > Batch opens Convert Assistant, ready to accept PDF or XPS files as input.

Convert group Three main target tools or the Other converter tools tool at Home > Convert lets files be processed with direct conversions, using existing settings.

Note Export Area tool Export Area at Advanced Processing > Export allows areas (such as pictures, tables or a small block of text suitable for a single PowerPoint slide) to a chosen target.

Additionally, files can be opened from the following applications, with the indicated functionality:

Program Source PDF/XPS Conversion method Target
Microsoft Word (File Open) Local files

Convert Assistant

Direct Conversion

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word (Open PDF/XPS button)

One local file

Convert Assistant Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel One local file Convert Assistant Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

One local file

Convert Assistant PowerPoint 2007 or above
Windows Explorer One local file

Convert Assistant

Direct Conversion

User defined

As last set

Microsoft Outlook One or more mail attachments

Convert Assistant

Direct Conversion

User defined

As last set

Microsoft Internet Explorer One web link Convert Assistant User defined
Mozilla Firefox One web link Convert Assistant User defined
Note In Convert Assistant, you can open PDF or XPS files from Cloud storage sites and (in Power PDF Advanced) the supported set of Document Management Systems.

You can also start Convert Assistant inside a Document Management System, select a PDF or XPS from the DMS and convert it.