PDF to Word + is an application developed by Lighten Software, which helps users to convert PDF files into Microsoft Word documents. There are many reasons why such a conversion may be necessary, including compatibility issues and making a PDF more easily editable, and the package aims to provide users with the means to carry out such conversions on all PDF files, regardless of how they have been created.

Quick Conversions

One of the big selling points of PDF to Word + is the speed at which it is able to carry out the conversion process, and it certainly delivers in this regard. Even documents that are hundreds of pages in length will be converted in a matter of minutes. Impressively, the software allows PDF files to be converted into the DOCX, DOC and TXT formats, retaining layouts in most cases. It is also possible to carry out batch conversions and, again, these can be performed quicker than they can be with many other programs.

Useful in Most Circumstances

The main drawback of PDF to Word + is the fact that it does not use optical character recognition, and this can lead to issues for users trying to make scanned PDF files into editable Word documents. Instead, the software will convert the text as an image, meaning it cannot be edited in the usual way within Microsoft Word. With that being said, the application is useful in most circumstances and is faster than most rival products.