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Start the conversion

You can start the converting process in several ways.

For more information, see Cancel conversion.

Start the conversion in Convert Assistant

  1. Convert All icon To convert all the files in the file list click Convert All to convert all the files in the file list, or select All Files from the Convert menu.

    The files will be combined into one output file or converted to separate files depending on the Conversion Type as set in the Output Options panel.

  2. Convert Selected icon To convert a selected file, click Convert Selected, or select Selected File from the Convert menu to convert only the currently selected file.

    Multiple selection is not allowed. This tool appears black until a selection is made.

Two progress bars appear after starting the conversion process:

  • The first progress bar indicates the progress per file.

  • The second progress bar shows how many pages are already processed compared to all pages to be converted.

Start from an integrated program without using the Assistant (direct conversion)

Start direct conversion in Microsoft Word

  1. Select File > Open

    The Open dialog box appears.

  2. Select one or more XPS or PDF files, then click Open button.

    The selected files(s) will be converted immediately and the result opens in Word.

Start direct conversion in Windows Explorer

  1. Right-click a PDF or XPS file, select Convert PDF/XPS from the context menu, and then select one of the direct conversion menu items:

    • As Document to Microsoft Word

    • As Form to Microsoft Word

    • As Spreadsheet to Microsoft Excel

    • As Document to WordPerfect

    • As Legal Document to Microsoft Word

    • As Document to PowerPoint

The converted, editable document is displayed in the target application.

Start direct conversion in Microsoft Outlook

Both the Settings and Convert PDF tools are accessible either in the main or in the message window.

  1. Click the Settings tool in the Kofax PDF ribbon, then select Convert PDF without Assistant on the PDF Conversion Settings tab.
  2. Select a target application and format from the list.
  3. Under Multiple attachments, select how to interact with the user regarding converting attachments:

    • Convert All Attachments

    • Prompt for selection

  4. Convert icon Click the PDF Convert tool, and then click OK.

    After starting direct conversion a progress bar is displayed along with a series of tips and the preview of the page currently being converted.

The converted, editable document is displayed in the target application.

Start from an integrated program using the Assistant (assisted conversion)

Start assisted conversion in Windows Explorer

  1. Right-click a PDF or XPS file, select Convert PDF/XPS from the context menu, and then select Using Convert Assistant.

Start assisted conversion in Microsoft Outlook

Both the Settings and Convert PDF tools are accessible either in the main or in the message window.

  1. Click the Settings tool on the Kofax PDF tab, then select Using Convert Assistant on the PDF Conversion Settings tab.
  2. Under Multiple attachments, select how to interact with the user regarding converting attachments:

    • Convert All Attachments

    • Prompt for selection

  3. Convert icon Click the PDF Convert tool, and then click OK.

    After starting direct conversion a progress bar is displayed along with a series of tips and the preview of the page currently being converted.

The converted, editable document is displayed in the target application.