How to Batch Convert my PDFs into Another File Type

Using the batch convert feature, you can convert multiple files from PDF to another type in one action.

• In the Convert Module choose Batch Convert.

 

You will need to add the files you would like to convert.

There are 3 ways you can add files.

• Add Files… will let you browse your computer and choose individual files.

• Add Folders… will let you add all the files in a folder from your computer at once. 

• Add Opened Files will instantly add any files you have open in Soda PDF.

• Using the Arrow buttons, you can reorder your files by moving the selected file up or down.

• The Delete option will remove the selected file.

• Under Pages to Convert you will be able to select the pages in your document you want to convert. These settings will be applied to each unique document.

 

Under Select Format you can choose the type of file your PDF should become.

Word:

When you choose Microsoft Word as your output format, you can opt to do the following.

• Check the box next to Use OCR. This allows you to edit the text from any images in the document. Click here to learn more about OCR. 

• Check the box next to Detect and Convert Table if you want to retain any tables during the conversion.

• Check the box next to Open MS Word documents after conversion to open your files for verification once the conversion is complete.

 

PowerPoint:

When you choose Microsoft PowerPoint as your output format, you can opt to do the following.

• Check the box next to Use OCR. This allows you to edit the text from any images in the document. Click here  to learn more about OCR. 

• Check the box next to Detect and Convert Table if you want to retain any tables during the conversion.

• Check the box next to Open MS PowerPoint documents after conversion to open your files for verification once the conversion is complete.

 

Excel:

There are three ways that Soda PDF will convert a file from PDF to Excel.

• Choose one of the options from the dropdown.
  
  
  • Tables On Separate Sheets: This will convert the file in a way where each table opens in its own separate sheet within your Excel document.
  
  
  • Text Only: This will simply convert the PDF as is and display the text values on a spreadsheet.
  
  
  • Text and Tables: This will convert both text and tables into your spreadsheet.

 

You can also opt to do the following.

• Check the box next to Use OCR. This allows you to edit the text from any images in the document. Click here to learn more about OCR. 

• Check the box next to Open MS Excel documents after conversion to open your files for verification once the conversion is complete.

 

HTML:

When you choose HTML as your output format, you can opt to do the following.

• Check the box next to Use OCR. This allows you to edit the text from any images in the document. Click here to learn more about OCR. 

• Check the box next to Open HTML documents after conversion to open your files for verification once the conversion is complete.

 

TXT

When you choose HTML as your output format, you can opt to do the following.

• Check the Convert Cropped Text Also if you want convert a portion of text you selected. 

• Check the box Use Page Divider (You can put your own divider) and then select a page break option from the dropdown. In your text file this will be used when each page of your PDF ends. 

• Check the box next to Use OCR. This allows you to edit the text from any images in the document. Click here to learn more about OCR. 

• Check the box next to Open HTML documents after conversion to open your files for verification once the conversion is complete.

 

Image:

You will need to first select the type of image file your PDF will convert into.

• Click on the Image option and select from the dropdown.

• Check the box next to Open folder with image after conversion to view the folder where your images will appear.

 

RTF:

When you choose RTF as your output format, you can opt to do the following.

• Check the box next to Use OCR. This allows you to edit the text from any images in the document. Click here to learn more about OCR. 

• Check the box next to Detect and Convert Table if you want to retain any tables during the conversion. 

• Check the box next to Open RTF documents after conversion to open your files for verification once the conversion is complete.

 

PDF/A:

• When you select PDF/A you will need to select the type of PDF/A file you want to use, select it from the dropdown. 

• Check Open PDF files after conversion to review the PDFs when the conversion is complete.

 

Regardless of the format you are selecting for conversion, you can choose the folder these files will be saved. Click here to learn more about changing the default.

• Click on Browse to choose a new folder.

Now that you have configured everything it is time to convert your PDFs.

• Click on Convert.