Using the Snipping Tool, snag the section of the PDF you would like to save. In the Snipping Tool interface, click Save. Change Save as File Type to JPEG File and then click Save. Note: Using this method might slightly reduce the quality.

Office 2016 arrivedUpgrade to Office 2016 for Free Today with Your Office 365 SubscriptionUpgrade to Office 2016 for Free Today with Your Office 365 SubscriptionMicrosoft Office 2016 for Windows has landed and it brings many smart new features. If you have an Office 365 subscription, you can get it now for free and we show you how below.Read More on our desktops not too long ago, receiving largely positive reviews across the tech-sphere. Rightly so; it has upgraded a number of important features13+ Reasons You Should Upgrade to Microsoft Office 201613+ Reasons You Should Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2016Microsoft Office 2016 is here and it's time for you to make a decision. The productivity question is -- should you upgrade? We give you the new features and the fresher reasons to help you..Read More, and added heaps more to the ever-popular office suiteA Microsoft Office 2016 Preview: Smart & Subtle ChangesA Microsoft Office 2016 Preview: Smart & Subtle ChangesOffice 2016 for Mac was just released and the Windows version will follow in the fall. We show you the new look and features of the world's most popular productivity suite. Will you upgrade?Read More. Conversely, others have argued that despite smatterings of new features, Microsoft merely updated the Office aesthetics and waited to cash inAn Introduction to Office 365: Should You Buy Into the New Office Business Model?An Introduction to Office 365: Should You Buy Into the New Office Business Model?Office 365 is a subscription based package that offers access to the latest desktop Office suite, Office Online, cloud storage, and premium mobile apps. Does Office 365 provide enough value to be worth the money?Read More.

If you’ve used any iteration of Office for any length of time, you’ve likely cursed when you realized your format was unsupported, and had to crawl around the Internet for a converter. In true MakeUseOf tradition, we thought it best to lock one of our authors in a small room with no windows, only emerging once this Microsoft Office File Converter Guide was complete. Go ahead and find the converter of your dreamsThe Mega Guide to Media File Conversion Tools in WindowsThe Mega Guide to Media File Conversion Tools in WindowsWondering how to best convert that media file? This is your guide out of the media file jungle. We compiled the most relevant media file conversion tools and show you how to use them.Read More, right here, right now.

Don’t miss out on the gems hidden in the very last section of this guide, including Office Lens, removing hidden data from Office files, and the Microsoft Office compatibility pack.

Navigation:PDF to Office Office to PDF Word to PDF, JPEG, and EPUB Excel to Office, PDF, HTML, and JSON Outlook to PDF, XPS, and Excel PowerPoint to PDF, Video, OneNote, and Sway OneNote to Office, handwriting to text, and Evernote to OneNote Miscellaneous Office Conversion Gems

PDF to Office

A substantial number of online services offer free PDF to Word conversions, and many of them are excellent. However, if you have to convert anything of a sensitive nature, be that personal or business related, you really shouldn’t upload anything to a third-party site. For a challenging job, you might even want to turn to a paid professional tool like Adobe Acrobat Pro.

PDFMate

Formats: Word, Text, EPUB, HTML, SWF, JPEG

Simple, free, and covering a handful of useful formats, PDFMate also comes with some handy additional tools, such as document encryptionHow Secure Are Your Documents In Google Drive?How Secure Are Your Documents In Google Drive?Read More, batch conversions, multi-language support, and a host of other customizable settings.

WinScan2PDF

Formats: Word

WinScan2PDF is a tiny, portable PDF scanner. Coming in at just 30 KB, it is a very basic program, but it does its job. The options are Select Source, Scan, Cancel, and Multiple Pages. Point it at whichever Word document you would like to turn into a PDF, and off you go.

PDFTables

Formats: Excel, CSV, XML, HTML

PDFTables is an online PDF to Excel conversion service. It is very quick, and very easy. Once you’ve uploaded your file you are presented with several options, including opening the newly extracted data table in Office Online. You can also choose a CSV or XML version, and PDFTables has its own API for advanced users to take a look at.

PDFTables also offers an automated conversion and/or data scraping service, as well as a premium account for regular users.

Smallpdf

Formats: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, JPEG, HTML

Their tagline is “We make PDF easy,” and I believe developers Mathis, Manuel, and Lino are right. Smallpdf can handle a number of convenient PDF conversions, including PDF to PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, as well as support for JPEGs. You can also merge multiple PDFs10 Tips to Do More With Your PDF Files on Google Drive10 Tips to Do More With Your PDF Files on Google DriveFrom managing your files to collaborating on Docs, Drive is a full-functioning office suite. What many people don't realize is its capability to do far more than only view PDFs.Read More into a single file, split PDFs into multiple files, or use the unlock feature to remove any basic passwords (caveat: truly encrypted documents will remain that way!).

CloudConvert Beta

Formats: Too many to list them all.

CloudConvert Beta ticked a number of boxes for me. It supports a massive 206 formats across audio, video, documents, ebooks, archives, spreadsheets, and more, even supporting CAD file conversion. See below for a tiny snippet of that list. However, the amount of conversion you can complete for free at one time is limited.

You have 10 conversion minutes per day, with a maximum file size of 100MB. Signing up to CloudConvert raises this ceiling to 25 minutes per day, with a maximum file size of 1GB. For anything more, you’ll need to purchase a subscription, or buy a prepaid number of conversion minutes.

These minutes come with added bonus features, such as unlimited concurrent conversions and unlimited file size. But if you are simply converting a PDF to a Word document, or other Microsoft Office file type, you’re unlikely to need more than the 25 minute conversion package.

Finally, you can add files directly from your Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, straight from a URL, or just drop one of your own files directly onto the page.

Office to PDF

The single most popular document formats outside of Office is the PDF and Microsoft finally caught on. Now, most Office applications have an “Export to PDFHow to Extract Images from an Office Document or PDFHow to Extract Images from an Office Document or PDFInserting an image into a document is a piece of cake — but extracting it isn't quite so easy. Here are solutions for Word, PowerPoint and PDFs.Read More” feature as standard. Depending on your version of Office, you’ll need to head to File > Export. Here, you should spot the Create PDF/XPS Document option. Select this, and off you go.

Note that Outlook does not feature this export option, but we’ve included a solution a little further down the page, under Outlook to PDF.

Word

Using Word to convert files is entirely sensible. It already exists on your computer, you have instant access, and there is no need to introduce any other software to your system. What’s more, it is quick, refreshingly easy10 Simple Microsoft Word Hacks Everyone Can Do10 Simple Microsoft Word Hacks Everyone Can DoOur knowledge about Microsoft Word is tested every time we get a document to work on. Every little tip learnt along the way helps. How about ten more tricks for your daily productivity?Read More, and each individual program within the Office suite can be used similarly.

Altering the filetype of your Word document takes place during the save process. When I am working on a document, I have auto-save cranked “up to 11”10 Default Microsoft Word Settings You Can Optimize10 Default Microsoft Word Settings You Can OptimizeA few simple optimization steps can amplify your productivity with Microsoft Word. We give you ten quick and easy settings for your everyday tasks.Read More (or every couple of minutes), but that doesn’t mean you should neglect good saving practice. You never know what might be on its way.

When you do make that first manual save, you’ll encounter a dialogue box asking for your preferred save location. Altering the Save as type delivers you a list of alternative file types, from earlier versions of Word, to plain text documents, to Open Document, and XML.

Word to PDF

Saving a Word document to PDF is an easy process, achieved without leaving the safe confines of Word, and without need for third-party software. Assuming you have Word open, head to File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document.

You’ll then enter the file manager. Browse to your desired save location. Note the Options button. Options include page range selection, the publishable range, the inclusion of non-printing information, and other PDF options such as ISO 19005-1 compliance (PDF/A), bitmap text replacement when fonts may not be embedded, and document encryption.

When you’re ready, hit Publish, and you’re golden!

Word to JPEG

You can convert Word to JPEG using OneNote, but that method is extremely long winded and ultimately, in an age where the majority of individuals have access to the Internet, it is easier to head to a conversion website10 Common Web Tasks You Can Do Without Signing Up10 Common Web Tasks You Can Do Without Signing UpSecurity bugs like Heartbleed make it clear that your logins and passwords are not safe. But what if you could use the Web for common tasks without signing up for an account?Read More. In this case, I’m using free online file conversion siteHow to Convert Any File Format Online with Free ToolsHow to Convert Any File Format Online with Free ToolsIf you need to convert a file, here's the ultimate list of sites you should turn to.Read MoreZamzar.com, which I’m sure many of you have encountered before. They convert a massive range of file; luckily for us, .doc or .docx to .jpeg is one of them.

Head to the site. Make sure you’ve selected the correct input and output from the drop down lists, and then drag your file, or use the file manager to browse to it. Once ready, you’ll be asked to enter your email address to receive your converted files. I usually use a 10 Minute Mail account as I don’t want the spam, but you can do what you please.

Once everything is ready, press Convert Now, and wait for the converted file to appear in your inbox.

Word to EPUB

You can use previously mentioned conversion site Zamzar for this task, but I don’t find their conversions of text to a readable format entirely useful. I’ve used Calibre for a long time, and you can use it to manage your entire ebook collection, as well as make use of the handy inbuilt converter.

Head to Calibre-Ebook.com and download the software. It comes in many flavors, and even has a 64-bit version, which is nice. Once downloaded, install Calibre and open it up.

Use the Add books button to add your document to Calibre as a book. Now select Convert books. This will open a new dialogue box with numerous options on the left-hand side. In the top-right, you should spot Output format. Make sure EPUB is selected.

From the left-hand options column, select Page Setup. Here you can choose from a number of preset Output profiles, designed to ease your reading experience on many popular e-readersWhat's the Difference Between E-Readers and Tablets?What's the Difference Between E-Readers and Tablets?E-readers and tablets are not the same thing. Here's what you need to know about their differences.Read More. When you are happy with the settings, press OK, and let the conversion take place.

Excel

You can export files to a number of different formats using just Excel. Head to File > Export > Change File Type. This will show you a new list of potential file formats, including .xls, .ods, .csv, and .txt. If you use the Save as type function you can save your workbook as a .xml, as HTML, or .slk, among others.

Excel to Office (Copy & Paste)

Excel tables export pretty well across the entire Office spectrum. If your table fits the document, you can quite easily copy and paste the data across, and Office usually takes care of the rest. And by “fit the documentHow to Print an Excel Spreadsheet on One Single PageHow to Print an Excel Spreadsheet on One Single PageA beautifully crafted spreadsheet loses all its appeal when it comes printed on nine sheets of paper, with half of them empty. We show you how to get everything nicely on one single page.Read More” I mean literally fit the page you’re using; it would be no good to copy and past 25,000 Excel entries onto a single PowerPoint slide (I mean you could, but why?).

Excel to Office (Embed)

The first method copies and pastes, but this method embeds the spreadsheet in the document, meaning the entire document can exist within another facet of Office. To embed a spreadsheet in a Word document, head to Insert > Object > Create from File. Click Browse, and use the file manager to locate the spreadsheet you want to embed. Once found, click Insert. Your spreadsheet should now materialize within Word. The process is similar for other Office software.

Excel to PDF

Saving a Workbook to PDF is an easy process and one that you can complete within Excel, without need for third-party software. Head to File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document. You’ll then enter the file manager. Browse to your desired save location. You may note the Options button. You can enter the page range, the publishable range, the non-printing information, and whether you want your PDF to be ISO 19005-1 compliant (PDF/A).

When you’re ready, hit Publish.

Excel to HTML

Excel also allows us to export a selection of our Workbook to HTML, rather than the entire document. To do this, highlight a section of your data table, and head to File > Save As. Change the Save as Type to Web Page (*.htm;*.html). Two new options should appear. Under Save, select Selection. It should indicate the data you previously highlighted. When you’re ready, hit Publish.

This will open a second dialogue box titled Publish as a Web Page. Check your selection is correct, and that you’re only publishing a range of cells. Use the drop down box if your selection is different. Again, when you’re ready, hit Publish. Depending on the size of your table, this could be moments or minutes.

Excel to JSON

This is a less-than-commonly used conversion, but at MakeUseOf we do aim to please, and that means covering all the bases!

For this conversion to work, you’ll need to enable the Excel Developer Tools, which you may not be aware of – yet! Head to File > Options > Customize Ribbon. In the right column, make sure Developer is checked. Press Okay.

Now, you should spot a new Developers tab. Open that, and head to Source> XML Maps. Browse to your XML file. At this point, Excel might notice that your XML source file doesn’t refer to a schema. This is fine, and actually works well for the conversion type. Excel will create a schema based upon the source data, which you’ll then see in the XML Source window.

You can either drag and drop the fields one-by-one, or you can right-click each field and select Map element. When you have finished mapping your fields, we can export our new XML data into its own valid XML file for conversion. Head back to the Developer tab, and click Export.

You can then head over to codebeautify.org where they host a number of handy conversion tools, such as XML to JSON, Excel to HTML, and JSON to HTML. We’ll be using the first from that list, the XML to JSON converter. Browse to the XML file you created, and Open. It will instantly translate your XML to JSON.

Honorable Mention: Mr. Data Converter gets an honorable mention here, as I’ve never personally used it, but several friends have, and I’ve been reliably informed of its merits.

Outlook

Microsoft Print-to-PDF

Internal printing is nothing new in the tech world. Many of our readers will have used Adobe Acrobat Reader as a print-to-PDF toolHow to Print to PDF from Any PlatformHow to Print to PDF from Any PlatformNeed to print a file to PDF? It's easier than you might think, no matter what device you're using. We have summarized all your options.Read More, or at least have their own favorite Print to PDF software7 Best Tools to Print to PDF7 Best Tools to Print to PDFNot a single version of Windows comes with a native print-to-PDF solution. So what’s the best alternative? We checked 8 of the most popular options to find out.Read More for when the moment arises. One of the most useful features of Windows 10 was one of the most unheralded: native print-to-PDF support.

Outlook Print to PDF (Windows 10)

Open Outlook, and locate the email or folder you would like to convert. Once you’re ready, head to File > Print. There should be a printer called “Microsoft Print to PDF.” Once selected, you can send your email to this printer, where you’ll be prompted to save the output as a shiny new PDF.

If the printer doesn’t appear in your device list, it could need activating. To activate the native print-to-PDF settings, head to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners. Microsoft Print to PDF should be listed. If not, search for advanced printer setup. Open the search result and select The printer that I want isn’t listed, followed by Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.

In the next window select File: (Print to File) from the drop-down menu and press 3ds game list. Next. Now we are going to install the Print to PDF driver. In the left hand column, scroll down and select Microsoft. On the opposite side scroll down and highlight Microsoft Print to PDF, followed by Next. Windows may detect a pre-installed driver. In that case Use the driver that is currently installed. Press Next.

You’ll now be prompted to name your new driver. We would suggest keeping it the same to save any confusion. Click Next again, and you’re done.

Outlook Print to PDF (Windows 7, 8, 8.1)

During my last big piece on converters, I installed a lot of PDF software. The market is full of options, all looking to steal your gaze. For a free, very lightweight PDF printer, you can try PDFLite. During the installation process, Decline, Reject, or Cancel any additional software you’re offered. Once installed, PDFLite should appear as a print option within Outlook. Head to File > Print, and select it from the drop-down menu. When you hit Print, you’ll be prompted to save your new PDF to a familiar location.

Outlook to XPS

You can also print your emails to the lesser-used XPS format using the same method. Once you’ve selected your emails for printing, head to File > Print. From the drop-down menu select Microsoft XPS Document Writer. When you hit Print, a Save As dialogue box will appear. Select your location, and you’re good to go.

Outlook Contacts to Excel

We can export our Outlook contact list to ExcelA Quick Guide to Importing & Exporting Email ContactsA Quick Guide to Importing & Exporting Email ContactsWould losing your email contacts be a nightmare? Better back them up! We'll show you how for Outlook, Gmail, and Thunderbird. The contacts backup process should be similar for other clients.Read More. Okay, this isn’t really a conversion, but it is still a handy thing to do. Head to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select Export to a file, followed by Next. Our file type is Comma Separated Values. Click Next. Browse to your Contacts folder and click Next. Finally, browse to the location you’d like to save your contact list in, followed by Finish.

I don’t use Outlook to store contacts, but if you do, this process could take a minute or two. Your CSV file should now open in Excel, and you’ve backed up your contact list.

PowerPoint

PowerPoint to PDF

Exporting PowerPoint presentations to PDF is as simple as encountered in Word and Excel. Head to File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document. Before saving, you can toggle some of the Options, such as the PDF range, the number of slides per PDF, the non-printing information included, and whether your PDF will be ISO 19005-1 compliant.

When you’re ready, head to Publish.

PowerPoint to Video

PowerPoint can be exported to video. Who knew? You’ll need your own PowerPoint presentation for this. Once you have opened the presentation you’d like to convert, head to File > Export > Create a VideoHow to Embed a YouTube Video & Other Media in Your PowerPoint PresentationHow to Embed a YouTube Video & Other Media in Your PowerPoint PresentationTypical presentations are dull affairs with text and corporate backgrounds providing little of interest. Media files can lighten up the experience. We show you how to embed even videos.Read More. Select your viewing type, and whether you’d like the converter to remember and recorded times and narrations you may have already added. Also, remember to edit the Seconds spent on each slide counter if required. It is set to 5s by default, but you may need more time.

Once you’re ready, hit Create Video. The file manager offers you two choices of video output: .mp4 or .wmv. Make your choice, and press Save. Depending on the length and content of your presentation, this could be a while. Pop the kettle on, make some tea, and come back when it is ready.

When it is finished, open your newly created video in your favorite media player and marvel at your own presentation skills.

PowerPoint to OneNote

This is a slightly unusual conversion, but one that people seem to need every now and then. As with other conversions like this, we are actually printing our presentation within OneNote.

Head to File > Print. From the drop-down printer menu, select Send To OneNote. When you’re ready, press Print. OneNote should automatically open, confirming the arrival of your presentation. You can then annotate and work around your presentation without disturbing the actual content.

PowerPoint to Sway

Another slightly unusual conversion, but only because most people still haven’t heard of Sway, one of the new arrivals to Microsoft Office. Designed as a rapid deployment presentation tool-come-basic local website designerCreate Cloud Based Presentations With Microsoft's PowerPoint Destroyer SwayCreate Cloud Based Presentations With Microsoft's PowerPoint Destroyer SwayMicrosoft Sway is a novel tool for building cloud based presentations. Sway offers a rapid design experience and a canvas for your ideas. Sways are quick to create and easy to share.Read More, you can definitely be forgiven for not having heard of it. Released toward the latter end of 2014 for testing, Sway is now part of the base Office 2016 installation9 Tips to Learn All About Office 20169 Tips to Learn All About Office 2016Microsoft Office 2016 is among us. How are you mastering the latest version for the sake of your productivity? We tip you off to the best links for Office learning. Steal a march with these..Read More.

A PowerPoint to Sway conversion actually takes place in the Sway environment, where you’ll find a huge Import button to help you on your way. Browse to your presentation and Open it. And there you go – it’s as easy as that. You can now move it all around, or just hit Remix until you’re happy.

Note that with Sway, you can go one way (import to), but not the other (export from). Meaning anything you create exclusively in Sway is currently locked in there. It could well be worth creating a presentation to import, or even planning your document in Word and importing. There is currently no published timeline for any Sway export features, including PDFs and OneNote, a move that is likely killing the Sway platform.

OneNote

OneNote Handwriting to Text

You can use OneNote to handwrite notes instead of typing them. Handy for when you’re taking notes in class, or just generally don’t want to use your keyboard (or use of a loud, clunking keyboard might be considered bad form).

Open the Draw tab and select your favorite color. Use your mouse or stylus to write something. I’ve gone for the catchy “My name is Gavin.” Once you’ve finished writing your note, click the Type button, also located on the Draw tab. Highlight your handwritten text. Head back to Draw and select Ink to Text. Your scrawl should become legible digital text. Magic!

Evernote to OneNote

As OneNote became freeOneNote Is Now Truly Free With More Features Than BeforeOneNote Is Now Truly Free With More Features Than BeforeEvernote no longer rules the roost of note taking apps. Microsoft recently announced OneNote would be more free than ever before. Let us show you what this means in terms of features and functionality.Read More, Microsoft saw a surge in support. The increased integration of OneNote with other Office applications makes it a relatively attractive note taking tool, and linker of thoughts between desk time. First up, you’ll need to download the Evernote2Onenote tool from here. Once downloaded, unzip, and run.

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OneNote to Office

OneNote is a useful bridge between some Office programs. You can export from OneNote in several different Office formats. Head to File > Export, and you’ll spot the export list. Make your selection, press Export, and off you go.

Other Useful Office Converters

Office Lens

Office Lens has moved under the radar for some time now, since its Spring 2014 release. Office Lens is a mobile image scannerMicrosoft Is Nurturing Cross-Platform Productivity ToolsMicrosoft Is Nurturing Cross-Platform Productivity ToolsMicrosoft's collection of productivity apps is ever growing. We have compiled an overview of the apps that keep you working smoothly. We also explore how new additions will enhance the current suite.Read More for OneNote. You can use it to take pictures of whiteboards, blackboards, receipts, menus, workbooks, business cards, and plenty more.

Unlike taking a traditional photo with your camera app, Office Lens organizes your images as they arrive in your OneNote folder, curtly cropping and trimming up the edges, straightening up those weird angles we are all fond of, and altering light balance to ensure each image is still readable down the line. Office Lens can be used to convert your existing images, too. Just fire up the app on your phone, and you can scan existing images.

Office Lens’ best feature is the Office integration. It only takes a few moments to grab a whiteboard snap, let Office Lens crop and alter color, and upload to OneNote. Once in OneNote, your image can be imported to Word, PowerPoint, Sway, or any other compatible location.

Pages to Word

Apple’s .pages document format will appear in your life at some point. Pages, the default Word processor5 Mac Word Processors To Help You Write That College Paper5 Mac Word Processors To Help You Write That College PaperFinding sources to cite is easy. Planning a paper is easy. Sitting down and writing the thing? Much harder — do yourself a favour and get the right tool for the job.Read More for Apple users, supports Word documents natively – thank you, Apple. You can also save your .pages document to a number of supported Word formats, making file sharing between the operating systems a breeze.

However, if you cannot go back to the original file, or contact the file creator, you can use this quick and easy method for conversion – without any additional software.

For this to work, we’ll need to have access to the file extensions that Windows keeps hidden. Do this by heading to Control Panel > Folder Options > View. Scroll down and find Hide extensions for known file types, and uncheck it. Then hit Apply. You should now be able to see the file extensions for each file on your computer. You can always change this setting back following the file conversion.

First, make a copy of the .pages file for conversion for security, in case of an unforeseen error. Then right click the document in question and select Rename. Delete the .pages extension, replace with .zip, and press enter to save the change. Double click the .zip file you just created. It’ll open the compressed folder allowing you to look at the contents. You should have a file named Quick Look, within which you’ll find a PDF of the .pages document.

Okay, so a PDF isn’t always that helpful, but it’s better than not being able to open the document at all, and if you combine it with one of the handy tools above, you’ll have your document in no time at all.

Microsoft Works 6–9 File Converter

Microsoft Works is becoming less common as the range of free alternative Office solutions expands, but I know I’ve had to convert some documents for family members in the last few years. At the time, I wish I had known about this brilliant little converter produced by Microsoft.

Once installed, you’ll be able to view Works documents in the standard Word environment, then convert to .docx.

Excel Viewer

In a similar vein to the Microsoft Works 6-9 File Converter described above, the Excel Viewer is a tiny piece of software that’ll enable you to view old workbooks, copy their data into a new version, or print the existing workbook. However, you cannot edit the data within Excel Viewer, nor can you create a new workbook.

Excel Viewer does not need a base installation of Excel to run, so can be very useful for those without access to any version of Microsoft Office5+ Cross Platform Excel Alternatives for When You're Out of Office5+ Cross Platform Excel Alternatives for When You're Out of OfficeWorried about your Excel files when working from home or making the switch from Windows to an alternative operating system? Relax! Here are your cross-platform Excel alternatives.Read More.

Office 2003/XP Add-in: Remove Hidden Data

This tool removes hidden data storedHow to Hide & Protect Your Data in WindowsHow to Hide & Protect Your Data in WindowsNothing is private, unless you make it so. You can just hide your data from plain view, or you can apply passwords or encryption techniques for more serious protection. Let us show you how.Read More in your Office documents. For instance, a Word document could contain comments, tracked changes, annotations, and version numbers. Furthermore, your Word document could contain hidden text, custom XML data, and identifiable information such as the document properties. Read more about hidden data in Office files here.

This tool works with Word 2003, Excel 2003, and PowerPoint 2003. It was replaced with The Document Inspector feature in Office 2007 onwards.

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack

The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats offers support for modern Office document formats in older versions of Office, such as 2003, 2002, 2000, or 1997. The attractively named pack will allow you to open documents, change some features, and importantly save your modern documents in those formats relating to earlier versions of Office, as needed. You can also read this document for more information on Microsoft Office versions and compatibilities.

OpenDocument Format

There is no longer any need for a third-party OpenDocument Format converter. Microsoft began offering support for OpenDocument Format files with Office 2013, and one of the main draws of Libre and OpenOfficeWhich Office Suite Is Best for You?Which Office Suite Is Best for You?You'll be pressed to find an occupation that doesn't require word or number processing of some sort. And you may wonder, is Microsoft Office really the best solution? Here are your options.Read More has been their support of Microsoft Office document formats.

The Big MakeUseOf Office Converters Roundup

I truly hope we’ve scratched your desire to convert anything and everything Office into something new. The Microsoft Office family continues to growYes, Get Microsoft Word for Free: Here Is HowYes, Get Microsoft Word for Free: Here Is HowDon't want to pay for the full Microsoft Word experience? Don't worry, here are some ways how you can use Microsoft Word for free.Read More, offering us more productivity options5 Microsoft Office Plugins & Apps to Boost Your Productivity5 Microsoft Office Plugins & Apps to Boost Your ProductivityMicrosoft Office supports plugins and they can make your life better. We have compiled a selection of helpful productivity apps, mainly for Microsoft Word. They are easy to install in Office 2010 and up.Read More with each iteration. Thankfully, Microsoft continually upgrades its native support for many of the most popular formats, so importing and exporting from/to Office is no longer the burden we’ve known in past lives.

If there is anything big we’ve missed, let us know, and we’ll see about getting it added to the list!

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1. I was luvin' this article. So full of promise (as if written by M/S itjself!) Then, at bottom (of article), I saw that notorious red and blue 'From Doc to PDF'. Since my experience with that , most malicious malware mutha, I've been scared spitless of using any other on-line PDF to Doc converter. It utterly trashed my browser and corrupted a good ol' fashioned 486 So, that was a real long time ago.. Still, I remain scared spitless of 3rd party linkage.
   Then, about a decade ago, I got a Surface and 365's 'OneNote'. Just starting college, I could hardly afford the $1,200, but was sold on the notion, strictly because I could record professors without them knowing it, and due to the promised functionality of PDF to Docs After countless hours - burning-up precious cell phone minutes - M/S's paid 'Support' never did get the proposed deed done!
   Last week, I upgraded to 2016..
   Are you telling me it actually does the job now?
   I mean, it's inferred I can take a OneNote 'Screen Clipping' (a great feature by the way for pasting PDF research into Word), BUT THEN WHAT!?
   HOW/WHERE IN THE WORLD DOES ONE GO ABOUT THE CONVERSION, SUCH THAT THE PDF PORTION CAN BE EDITED IN WORD (short of OCS, third-parties, and yackety yuck)!? .
   ARE YOU SAYING FROM EXPERIENCE 'Screen Cliopping(s)' from a OneNote(d) PDF to Docs ACTUALLY WORKS THESE DAYS? WITHOUT HAVING TO USE A 3rd-party vendor (e.g. that blasted red and blue DOCS to PDF mutha?

2. Thank you Gavin. Appreciate the time you put into finding this out for us. Have a great day!

3. One point you have missed is file corruption. Although it may not be as prevalent as it was before moving to the x-file formats.

   That being said, corruption still occurs. It is an interesting FACT that when an Office application, like Word, cannot open a file due to some forms of corruption, open source products like LibreOffice can open those files and FIX the file corruption.

4. You can also Print to PDF

5. Why would you run people, to save a Word or Excel file as a pdf, out to an export function. In that drop down menu, one option is pdf. Save it as a pdf.

   • Some users use different way to open files. Some of them don't use software that support what you suggest.

Although PDF files are a fantastic way to package a slew of text and image documents together, they often require an external application or plug-in and are unnecessary if you want just a single page or image. If you already have the PDF, you can always just convert it into an image yourself. Something like a JPG (it’s different from a GIF, you know) would probably work nicely. It’s not as secure or editable as a PDF, but it takes up less room and is great for casual content sharing.

PDF Tips and Tricks

To make that transition though, you need to know how to convert a PDF to JPG. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can do it, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through our favorites, step by step, for multiple platforms.

Use a conversion site

Step 1: Go to Zamzar’s conversion site

There are all sorts of different conversion websites on the internet, but we like Zamzar’s trusty conversion tool, which has a clean interface and avoids annoying ads. The best part of using an online tool is that it can be used from any computer or mobile device, anywhere in the world (and won’t take up space on your computer). The only downside is that they tend to be a little limited in the amount of data you can convert at one time, which makes them difficult to use for larger PDF files. However, it’s incredibly straightforward.

Navigate to Zamzar’s PDF to JPG conversion tool in your web browser and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also download the Zamzar Chrome extension.

Step 2: Select your PDF

Click the Choose Files button and use the pop-up window to pick the PDF you want to convert from your local system. Select it and then click the Open button. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file from your local system into the browser window and drop it on the conversion tool to have the same effect.

Step 3: Choose your output format

Click the Convert files to: button to select the output format you want. In this case, we want to select JPG, which you’ll find under the Image formats heading. If you reach Ebook formats, you’ve scrolled too far.

Step 4: Choose where you want the JPG sent

While alternative web tools like Pixlr (Flash Plugin required) might output the converted file straight away, Zamzar prefers to email it to you. In order to do that, it needs to know where to send it. In the Step 3 box, type in your email address.

Double check it, as there is no confirmation email input to make sure it’s correct. If you’d rather not share your email address, you could always use a disposable email.

Step 5: Start the conversion!

When you’re ready to begin, click the Convert button to begin the conversion process. It will take a couple of seconds to upload the file and a few minutes more to complete the conversion, but when it’s finished, a link will be emailed to you from which you can download your files. If you don’t receive the link within a few minutes of starting the conversion, check Zamzar’s FAQ page to make sure that the emails aren’t being accidentally blocked.

Zamzar can do pretty much anything to PDFs, so if you want to convert your PDFs to HTML5, BMP files, DOCX, or anything else that your project might require, you can. Just change the Convert files to: option.

Windows alternative: PDF Conversion Tool

If you prefer an app that has a home on your Windows 10 desktop, consider downloading the PDF Conversion tool. It’s a popular app with a sleek interface and multiple image conversion options for PDFs, including JPG, TIFF, and PNG. It’s also, depending on sales, only $4 – $10, a small investment for a very useful tool.

To begin, simply open the app and choose Convert PDF to file from the welcome window. Then choose Select File, and choose your format. Compression and protection options are also available for the files you create.

MacOS alternative: PDF Preview

Out of all the platforms, MacOS offers the easiest and most direct option for converting PDFs natively — in other words, you don’t have to download any extra tools to get the job done. Here’s what to do.

Step 1: Open a PDF in Preview. In most cases, PDFs should automatically open in Preview unless you’ve chosen another program for the job. You may have to find your PDF file and right click to open in Preview if necessary. Here’s how to right click in MacOS.

Step 2: In the File tab, choose the Open… selection.

Step 3: Change the name, add tags, choose the export location and, most importantly, set the Formatto JPEG. Select Save to finish up. That’s it!

If you only want to save part of the PDF, then head over to View and make sure Thumbnails is turned on. This allows you to select particular pages via the Thumbnail sidebar.

This process works great for simple conversions. However, you can’t really tweak the PDF in any meaningful way, which could be annoying for more complex projects. If yours falls into that category, we suggest you try the online tools suggested above.