Read and convert PDFs
Find and review a page
Section titled “Find and review a page”Open a copy of the PDF and choose a page from the thumbnails. If the file has bookmarks, use Outline to jump to a section. Adjust the zoom and try selecting text. Scans without a text layer may need OCR or a different workflow.
Highlight and annotate
Section titled “Highlight and annotate”Select the text and choose Highlight or Note in the annotation tools. With text selected, press H to highlight or N to add a note. These keys type normally in text fields. Editing restrictions can disable annotation tools. Save or use Save As to keep the original, then reopen the saved copy to verify the annotations.
Save a page range
Section titled “Save a page range”The Page tab offers rotation, reordering, extraction, splitting, and merging. Use extraction to save a page range as a separate PDF. Verify the range before running it and check the page count and order in the output.
Convert to an editable format
Section titled “Convert to an editable format”Choose an export from File or the PDF conversion tools, then specify the output name and location. Reopen the output and check it against the original.
| Output | What to check |
|---|---|
| Word | Paragraph order, tables, fonts, and line breaks |
| PowerPoint | Slide order and the placement of text and images |
| Excel | Worksheet order, cell values, and structure |
Converted tables may need manual work to restore formulas. Save As also offers Markdown, EPUB, and page images. Check the connection and data requirements for AI reading or translation separately from file conversion.
Ask about PDF content
Section titled “Ask about PDF content”Open the AI panel and specify the page or section. Compare the answer with the source. See file format options and saving or font issues.