Last updated on 2026-03-31

PDF Conversion Settings

PDNob PDF Editor gives you granular control over how your files are converted. Whether you're exporting to Word, Excel, images, or PDF/A, you can fine-tune OCR, layout, quality, and format preferences to match your workflow. Follow the steps below to configure each conversion type effectively.


  • Open PDNob PDF Editor on your computer and click "Open PDF" from the main interface.
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  • Select your file and click "Open" to load it into the workspace.

1. Convert PDF to Word with Settings

  • Go to the "Convert" tab and select "To Word".
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  • Click the More settings to open advanced settings.
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  • Enable OCR for scanned PDFs and choose the correct recognition language to improve accuracy.
  • Click "Apply", then start the conversion.
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2. Convert PDF to Excel with Settings

  • Open the "Convert" menu and choose "To Excel".
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  • Click the More settings and configure:

    • Conversion mode: single worksheet or separate sheets per table

    • OCR: enable for scanned tables

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  • Click "Apply" and then "Convert".

3. Convert PDF to Image with Settings

  • Go to "Convert" and select "To Image".
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  • Open the More settings icon to adjust export preferences.
  • Select your desired format (JPG, PNG, etc.) and set the image quality.
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  • Click "Apply" and proceed with conversion.

4. Convert PDF to PDF/A with Settings

  • Under the "Convert" tab, choose "To PDF/A" and click the More settings.
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  • Select the required PDF/A standard (such as PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, etc.) based on your archiving needs.
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  • Click "Apply", then start the conversion process.