New Able2Extract Professional 14: Sign PDFs & Convert with AI

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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At https://officialandreascy.blogspot.com, the editorial team likes to keep tabs on the software they review, to keep giving you the latest and the best out of the tools we showcase. It’s about helping you work digitally and more productively.

In this case, it’s all about working efficiently with PDF documents and for that, we’ve got an update on Able2Extract Professional, the PDF suite we’ve reviewed before that lets you fill and edit PDF forms, and complete a range of other PDF tasks. 

The new advanced features in this latest version, are opening users up to working better than ever with PDF files. Here’s a look at the newest major features.

Sign PDFs With Electronic And Digital Signatures

Nowadays, when your workload is completely done by computer, the hard copy tasks you normally performed physically, like signing documents, are now done digitally. The new Able2Extract Professional 14 now includes the ability to add electronic and digital signatures to PDF files with a few clicks. 

Electronic image signatures are easily inserted by typing them in, drawing them out or importing a signature image. Digital cryptographic signatures are added by signing a PDF, and then attaching a digital certificate to it. All of this is done through a convenient side panel, no other application needed.

This feature, fills the growing demand for highly secured documents. It’s a valuable addition to the file permissions, encryption, and protection passwords, Able2Extract Professional can already add to PDF documents. 

Instantly Verify Digital Signatures

To complement the ability to sign PDFs, you can now also verify digital signatures. Able2Extract Professional does this in an extremely user-friendly way, allowing you to first visually confirm the status of a digital signature, with a quick glance at a padlock icon in the tab of an opened PDF file. Secondly, you can click on the digital signature in the side panel, to view the signature’s information. This lets you know if the PDF was altered after being signed.

Needless to say, knowing that the PDF you have, hasn’t been altered is a must in this day and age of data breaches and electronic documents exchanges. If your work is based on a lot of confidential and important files, you’ll be glad to have this feature.

AI-Powered PDF to Excel: Smart and Master Templates

Known for its Custom PDF to Excel conversion, Able2Extract Professional has long since given users the ability to manually adjust rows, columns and table structure selections to produce accurate conversion results in to Excel. Believe it or not, the developers have improved upon the feature with artificial intelligence technology. 

This AI technology, lets you train custom Excel templates with a sampling of 5-10 PDF files that contain the selected table structures you want out of a PDF document. These trained Smart templates can then be used by Able2Extract, to automatically select all the similar tables in a PDF file on its own. After you load it, a click on the Convert button will convert all those same tables into a single spreadsheet. 

AI-powered Master (Batch conversion) templates are similar in that you train them on PDF samples, but the difference is that you can also harness the power of a batch conversion with them. Just train an Excel template in Batch mode and then afterwards, you can apply that Master template to the applicable PDFs you line up for a batch conversion. The result is, an automatic and customized PDF to Excel batch conversion job. 

Our Verdict

We were more than impressed with the capabilities of the software’s last version, and have to admit that this version is miles ahead of that. This tool is excellent at innovating and improving upon the PDF features it already has to offer. 

If you liked everything we covered about Able2Extract Professional before, you’ll love this latest version. Again, you can test out the above features for yourself with a 7-day free trial.

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How to Fill and Edit PDF Forms with Able2Extract Pro 12 [Sneak Preview]

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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A few years ago, THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY editorial team featured the Able2Extract PDF Converter and presented the multiple benefits of owning a similar software program. At the time, it was the first cross-platform PDF conversion software compatible with Windows, Linux and MacOS. Since then (we tested and reviewed the version 8), Able2Extract Professional has grown into a full-blown PDF solution that not only converts PDF to other file types, but also creates, annotates and edits PDFs on the spot. 

PDF annotations and advanced editing files without conversion seem to be the most interesting recent additions and productivity boosters when it comes to working with PDFs. Using PDF annotations, for example, you can easily highlight your PDF content or add custom watermarks to your files. And, of course, direct editing of PDF content is the holy grail of efficient PDF file management.

Few days ago, we have learned that the developer is about to release the newest, updated version of the software with lots of new features and enhancements. These include adding customized bates numbers to PDFs, even faster conversion of multiple PDFs at once, and, most notably, PDF forms filling and editing. 

Interactive PDF forms allow us to minimize the usage of paper and save time on scanning various paper forms that we need to submit elsewhere. That is exactly why we wanted to be the first ones to actually test and demonstrate how you can complete and modify PDF forms with Able2Extract Professional 12 that is about to be released on December 6th 2017. 

So, without further ado, here is the detailed tutorial on filling and editing PDF forms.

How to Fill Out PDF Forms

To start completing a PDF form with Able2Extract, just open it in the software using the Open icon on the command toolbar, or hit Ctrl+O on your keyboard.

As soon as you have your interactive PDF form opened in Able2Extract, you are ready to interact with it. Click on the field and start entering your information. Input text into text fields, select multiple items on list boxes, specify your options in combo-boxes and checkboxes, and click on push-buttons.

If you make a mistake while you are completing the form, you can go back to any given field and make desired edits. 

Once you’ve completed the form, save it to your hard drive or submit. To save a form, click on the Save icon you can also find on the toolbar (or, if you prefer to use the keyboard, then CTRL+S will do the trick). Next time you open the same PDF form, it will contain the information that you entered in Able2Extract. Of course, should you prefer to save one blank copy on your hard drive, save the completed form using the Save As option on the File menu. 

How to Edit PDF Forms 

The latest version of Able2Extract comes with an integrated PDF form editor. Thanks to this advanced capability, you can not only fill out PDF forms but also easily modify them. For example, insert an additional text field or add a new combobox. Or, maybe just add a new item or delete the existing one from the combobox already present in the PDF form. 

It’s really easy, but here is the quick how to guide to editing PDF forms. 

Open the PDF form in Able2Extract as already described. Then click on the Edit icon also easily recognized on the main toolbar to switch to the PDF editing more. 

On the right side, you will see the Edit PDF side panel. Further to the right, you will see two small tabs. You will need to click on the PDF form tab that is just below the tab you are currently in (see the screenshot below):

Having done that, you will see the Edit PDF form side-panel with two main sections: Form Fields and Properties.

As you can see in the screen capture above, you can add six different form fields (from the top left row to the bottom right row): text box, combobox, list box, checkbox, radio button, action button. And you can also delete any form field (just select it by clicking on it). 

To add a form field, click on it and drag onto the page. 

Note that for each form field that you add, you can define properties like name, font, font size, background or border color, line width and border style. You can also specify that a certain field be Read-only or Required by checking the appropriate box in the Properties menu. 

Clicking the More button, you will have the option to define additional properties for the specified PDF field. Let’s take, for example, the text field. You can customize the default text, specify that the field be multiline, turn off the spell check for the entered text and more, as you can see on the image below.

Obviously, there are multiple options for customizing and editing your forms. You can create complex PDF forms with Able2Extract. 

Having created your PDF form, save it. Optionally, you can go back to the convert mode by clicking on the Convert icon found on the toolbar and complete the form you have just made. Then proceed to saving. 

Conclusion

Our verdict is the Able2Extract Professional’s form filler and editor work really well. Of course, most people will probably use it to complete PDF forms and submit it to servers. But the real power lies in its PDF form editing functionality. Users who often prepare and work with PDF forms will probably best recognize its potential and appreciate it. 

As noted at the beginning of this review and tutorial, Able2Extract Professional 12, with form filling and editing will be released on December 6th, 2017. So, if you want to try it for yourself, it will from that date be available for download here. Trying it is free for 7 days -- just about enough to play with and test all (or most) of its features. 

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How to Easily Edit a Resume Anytime Needed

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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How many times did you miss the opportunity to land a dream job because you didn’t send your resume on time? If you are counting, then you can probably relate with the following situation. 

You noticed, or your friend sent you a great job ad that perfectly describes you and you think: “Wonderful, I’ll definitely apply, I just need to adjust my resume.” That’s understandable given that it’s very important to create a resume that fits a job description and requirements. That will bring you one step closer to landing a new job. However, as it usually happens, you procrastinate and wait the last minute and then, of course, something goes wrong and technical problems arise. In the end, as a result, you don’t get called for a job interview.

Nevertheless, it doesn’t have to be like that. You can take advantage of a modern technology and mobile device and edit your resume right away, without delays and technical issues.

PDF to Word Convert will easily and successfully convert your PDF resume into an MS Word document on your iPhone or iPad. In that way, it will become editable, so you are able to make necessary changes, to update your resume or to modify it a little bit, in just a few taps.

Step 1

Download PDF to Word Converter from the app Store.

Step 2

Whether you store your resume on the phone, or you have it on Gmail or cloud services, just click on the button and find your CV.

Step 3

You’ll find your document among converted files. Afterwards, simply open it in Word application and edit your resume.

And that’s it! Now you don’t have to wait the last minute when you can modify your resume immediately and send it right away. In that way, you’ll avoid negative surprises and hopefully get a dream job. 

EXPLORE FURTHER: How to Edit Bank Statements on a Mobile Device

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Image to Word App: How to Convert and Edit Your Receipts

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How Fast Do you Lose Track of Your Cash?

Do you find it hard to keep track of your daily spending? Many people often have problems with handling their finances, day-to-day spending and taking care of their bills, so they turn to technology for help. Ask any millennial and they will tell you the importance of managing your cash in today’s world… There just isn’t any money we are ready to give up that easily!

If you are an avid fan of money, you should consider using technology to help you save your money. There are many useful apps that can provide the same user experience as if you were reading out the receipt just handed to you. One such app is Image to Word, a mobile app converter that will help you track your spending. This app allows its users to take a photo of their receipt, or a screenshot of an image, and convert it to the easily editable MS Word file. The apps developer Cometdocs has recently released a bunch of new apps, among which this was one of them, if not even the most successful of all apps in this past release.

Money in the Bank, Tracking Ain’t Easy!

Well, not really in the bank since you are spending it, but at least this way you will know how to track it. Here are some of the standout features that make Image to Word one of the best converters on the market:

- Great conversion quality and absolute data recognition

- Screenshots and complex tables are convertible too

- No limitations when it comes to file sizes and numbers

- Won’t drain your battery

- Very intuitive and easy-to-use

The app offers two ways of converting files: by choosing a file from your library, or taking a photo with your camera and then selecting to convert it.

If you click on Photos, you will see a list of folders which are located on your device, and from there you can select any image you want to convert. If you wish to convert a screenshot of you receipt, or a photo you previously made, this is the option you need to select. If you click on Camera, the app will open your rear camera, with which you can quickly snap a photo of your receipt or maybe a newspaper. 

Once you’ve selected your file, the conversion will begin. The file being converted will appear on the main screen. You can also see all active and finished conversions on your main screen below the part where you choose between Camera and Photos. Those files are saved on your phone for future use, unless you choose to delete them by hand.

The converted file will be in .docx format, which is the primary format for editing text in many apps, mainly MS Word. By clicking on your converted file, you will see a preview of your new file and you can export it to the app where you wish to edit it by clicking on the Share button in the bottom left corner. The app will then open a list of suggested apps to use, as well as all previous editing apps you used.

If you are having trouble using the app, click on Options and then click on Guide for better results for a few quick tips. This guide will take you through the app and show you the proper way to take a photo of your receipt, or how to make a screenshot suited for conversion.

From there you can also rate the app, stop all conversions or contact customer support in case you have issues with using the app. Also, by clicking on Settings in that same menu, you can allow and deny Image to Word access to certain parts of your iPhone/iPad, such as the Photos and Camera, as well as managing the notifications you get from this app.

With this app you shouldn’t have anymore trouble tracking your receipts because now you can have them all stored in your phone. While this app is very popular among iOS users, Image to Word is also available on Android so feel free to try it out, and let us know how much it helped you in managing your finances.

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5 Fantastic Free Online Time-Saving Tools

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Nowadays life has an insanely fast rhythm, and all of us are trying to pick up the pace as much as we can, but there is always a feeling that we could do things more quickly, especially when it comes to our work. In addition to that people generally have a tendency to procrastinate, not willing to change their habits, and have an innate fear of trying new things. 

There is a massive number of useful tools and apps available that increase productivity and allow us to achieve more in less time, but unfortunately excluding the really tech-savvy individuals, most of us regular mortals never give them a chance, and by doing that we are robbed of the benefits that they can give to our everyday lives.

Today we are going to focus only on totally free and online tools, because they are easiest to implement and don’t require any cash spent or complicated installation. So, to keep this introduction as short as possible, here are the 5 Free Online Tools that you should definitely check out:

1. StayFocusd

StayFocusd is a fantastic Google Chrome add-on that help focus on important things while you are working, a thing that almost everyone has troubles with. It works by letting you select the desired amount of time that you can spend on websites that are distracting you from regular duties while working. 

When you use the time that you previously selected, these sites become inaccessible for the rest of the day, and you can customize it very precisely (you can block whole sites, just subdomains or specific pages on a site).

2. PDF to Word

PDF to Word is an online tool with which you can easily convert your PDF files back to Microsoft Word format. 

The PDFs are used across the planet for sending files among computers, but cannot be edited without specially designed tools and software just for that purpose. This tool is free, and it only asks for your email address.

3. Remember The Milk

Remember The Milk is a reminder tool that you can connect with any device (tablet, phone, computer and gmail), and with over 6 million users you can make a conclusion that it functions pretty good. 

It’s always tedious to keep track of all your tasks and obligations, but with this tool managing your tasks is way more fun.

4. Unroll.Me

Unroll.Me is designed to simplify your email subscriptions and allows you to see them all in one place, which is fantastic for unsubscribing from anything that you don’t want to receive any more, an issue that most of us surely have. 

It also has a feature that is called the Rollup, which connects all your subscriptions to one mail digest, so you don’t need to open every email individually.

5. Mystickies

Mystickies is basically a sticky note tool, but it allows you to stick them on any web page, and when you visit that same page again, the sticker remains. 

It is similar to bookmarking but more user friendly, because you don’t have to recollect why you’ve saved the page at the first place. You can also sort, edit and browse all the stickies you saved, which is also quite convenient.

Summary

This is all we have for you at the moment, hopefully you will try some of these tools if not all of them, and make your every day living more productive and far more awesome.

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How to Convert PDF to Word for Free

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It seems that technology today is faster than we are. Before we even get a chance to try out all the new useful gadgets and software that could improve our business and private lives, there’s a whole set of new inventions that flood the technology scene. We’ve witnessed the Google Glass craze last year, then the 3D printing revolution, not to mention the head-spinning progress that those working in the robotics department are making. An average working person can hardly keep track of it all. 

Despite all the wonders of today’s technology, there are some old-school tech tools and software that are difficult to replace, because they are the pillar of the modern office. If you want to be successful at work today, you don’t really need to know how to operate a complex new gadget or to understand artificial intelligence, though all of these skills and knowledges can’t hurt, if you’ve got the time to acquire them. However, to be successful, you do need to know how to manage electronic files, particularly those that are most commonly used among business professionals, such as PDF, MS Word, etc.

Millions of people share PDFs with others on a daily basis. That’s because the PDF is still unbeatable when it comes to the universal features a format needs to have in order to be viewable on any computing device and platform without losing its formatting. The trouble with PDFs is that the information locked within is not easily editable without proper software for that purpose. 

So, when you receive an email from your boss with the subject line: “Urgent: Document Needs Editing ASAP”, and in the attachment you find a PDF with at least ten pages that need to be revised in a short period of time, what do you do? If you have a powerful, paid PDF conversion program on your computer, no problem. But there are many companies that chose not to invest in these useful productivity tools, so it’s up to the employees to be resourceful. Manually retyping all those pages in order to revise the text is definitely not resourceful, and will not get your task finished on time. 

If you’re in a similar pickle to the one described above, here’s a simple free tool that will help you out. It’s called Free Online PDF to Word Converter and it can be used for free on any computer with an Internet connection. 

Here’s how:

1) Click on the “Select file” button, find your PDF document for conversion and double-click on it.

2) Type your email address in the blank space (this is mandatory if you want to receive the converted file).

3) Click on the “Start” button and then check your email.

The link to your converted Word document will be waiting in your inbox. Now just open it, make all the necessary edits and impress your boss with the efficiently completed assignment.

This free PDF conversion tool is obviously not as amazing as some other pieces of software, but it will probably be of more use to you in a typical office setting, than a 3D-printer or a dish-washing robot.

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Easily and Accurately Convert PDFs Online

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If you are in need of a quick and accurate conversion from PDF into a more editable file format, PDFConverter.com’s free online conversion tool is one of the best available. This is a need that is encountered by many professionals and office workers on a regular basis since the PDF is such a readily used format, but at the same time, very much uneditable. If you receive information in the form of a PDF that you need to convert it into an editable text document or spreadsheet, this is a tool that can save you a lot of time and frustration. 

The tool offers four conversion options. Users can convert PDFs into very popular editable formats, namely Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. They can also convert just about any type of document into a PDF using PDFConverter.com’s set of online tools. This comes in just as handy, since many people like to turn their files into PDFs for easier storage and distribution. 

The service is incredibly easy to use as well. 

Simple head over to this page, and then click on the file conversion type you need. Your document can be converted in just three easy steps.

1. Click on the “Choose file” button to select the file on your computer that you want to convert. 

2. Enter your email address. 

3. Click “Start!” to begin the conversion process. 

And that’s all there is too it. Once the file is converted, you will be sent a notification via email. The email you receive will contain a download link that will enable you to download your newly converted file. 

Convert scanned documents as well 

This online service sets itself apart from many similar ones by offering OCR conversion options as well. Optical Character Recognition technology is used to convert a scanned PDF document into an editable format. Most similar services don’t offer the option to convert scanned PDFs, but PDFConverter.com does, which makes it fairly unique when it comes to such online tools. 

No file size limits 

Another interesting feature of this service is that there is no file size limit. You can upload and convert a file of any size. Of course, larger files will take longer to convert, but PDFConverter.com does not limit you by setting a file size limit for your conversion.

Secure and safe 

The service also promises that your email information will never be shared with a third party. Also, your converted document and original document are deleted from the server after 24 hours, guaranteeing that your file will never be accessed or viewed by anyone but yourself. 

So if you are looking for a quick, convenient and accurate online PDF conversion service that additionally offers scanned document conversion options, look no further than PDFConverter.com.

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The Multiple Benefits of Owning a PDF Converter

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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One of the greatest things about the constant evolution of technology is that it makes our lives easier in many ways. This is especially true when it comes to our professional lives. As the workplace shifts more and more towards computer-related activities and the Internet, there is a constant influx of products entering the marketplace that are specifically designed to make your job easier, lighten your workload and increase your productivity. 

One tool that falls into this category is, without a doubt, the PDF converter. The PDF is a document format that is incredibly popular in today’s business world. There are two main reasons for the popularity of the PDF. Firstly, it is a universal file formats. That means that it looks exactly the same, no matter what platform you are using. So if you have created a PDF on your Windows computer and you send it to someone who is using Linux, the PDF will look exactly the same on both computers. This is a very important feature in the business world when it comes to convenience. 

The second big reason for the popularity of the PDF format is the fact that it is very compact. It allows you to include a lot of data into a reasonably small file size. That’s what makes the PDF great for not only sharing data, but also archiving it. 

The one thing that the PDF does not have going for it is the fact that it is virtually uneditable. So if you receive data via PDF that you have to manipulate and work with further, you can see why this would be a big problem. And that’s where the PDF converter comes in to play. 

There are many types of PDF converters available. There are online PDF converts that are used by people who might only need to convert a PDF into another file format every once in a while. Most are not incredibly accurate and often make you wait a while to get your converted file. But people who need to extract important data from PDFs on an everyday basis tend to go for a professional PDF conversion software solution. One such tool is Investintech.com’s Able2Extract PDF Converter. 

While there are plenty of PDF conversion tools to choose from on the market, Able2Extract’s most recent version 8 has a lot of features that you just won’t find anywhere else. Let’s take a look at what they are:

A huge variety of conversion options

Able2Extract is designed with just about every type of professional in mind. Are you a bookkeeper or auditor that is constantly working with numbers and tabular data? Able2Extract allows you to accurately convert PDF tables into Microsoft Excel. Are you an architect or interior designer? Convert PDF plans into AutoCAD formats so that you can edit the designs further. Are you a content writer and receive lots of great ideas in PDF format? Convert them into Microsoft Word and begin writing immediately. And that only scratches the surface of Able2Extract’s conversion options. It also supports PDF to PowerPoint, HTML, a variety of image file formats, text, and much more. 

Pin-Point accuracy when converting 

The whole point of purchasing PDF conversion software is to save time. You’re not going to save any time if your converted file is formatted incorrectly and requires further editing upon conversion. Able2Extract provides you with accurate conversions that almost perfectly reflect the original format of the PDF you are extracting the information from. The software even has special custom Excel conversion options, because the makers or the software realize how problematic it can be to convert tabular data accurately. Able2Extract allows you to convert your files and then immediately start working with the information that was earlier trapped within your PDF. 

Fast conversions every time

Have you tried online PDF converters and you’re sick of having to wait for your file? Most online tools in this niche require you to upload your PDF, enter your email, and then wait at least a half hour before you can download your converted file. Able2Extract allows you to perform each conversion in mere seconds. 

Cross platform capabilities

As mentioned earlier, the PDF is a cross platform format that works on any computer. So why should your PDF converter be any different? Able2Extract works just as well on Windows, Mac or Linux. 

Batch conversions

Have you received a zip file containing dozens of PDFs that need to be converted into an editable format? Instead of converting them one by one, you can use Able2Extract’s batch conversion option and convert them all in just one process. 

Ability to convert scanned PDFs

The professional version of Able2Extract also includes the industry’s best OCR technology. OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition, and this technology enables you to convert not only natively created PDFs, but scanned ones as well. So if you are looking to use text found in a PDF of a scanned magazine article, the OCR capabilities of Able2Extract can decipher the scanned text and convert it into an editable Word, OpenOffice or text file for you. 

On top of everything, Able2Extract also has a very sleek graphical interface that is very user friendly. Even if this is your first experience with PDF conversion software, you’ll be able to start using it immediately. 

If you want proof of just how easy it is to use, check out this tutorial video. And if the video intrigues you further, head over to Investintech.com to download a free 7-day trial version of Able2Extract and test it out yourself.

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