How to Use GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro — Tips & Tricks

How to Use GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro — Tips & TricksGIRDAC PDF Converter Pro is a feature-rich tool for converting PDFs to and from many popular formats, editing pages, and extracting content quickly. This guide walks through installation, the main features, practical workflows, and tips to get the most from the program whether you’re converting a single file or processing dozens in batch.

What GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro does well

GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro converts PDF files to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF), plain text and RTF, and back again. It also supports OCR (optical character recognition) for scanned PDFs, batch processing, and several options to control layout and formatting preservation.

Key strengths:

Multi-format conversion (PDF ↔ Word, Excel, PPT, HTML, images, text)
OCR support for scanned documents and images
Batch conversion to process many files at once
Page selection & extraction for partial conversions
Command-line support (in some versions) for automation

Installing and setting up

Download the installer from the official GIRDAC site or the distributor you trust.
Run the installer and follow prompts; choose the installation folder if needed.
Launch the application; if offered, register your license to unlock Pro features.
Check Preferences/Options to configure default output folders and file naming rules.

Tip: Keep the program updated — check for updates from the Help menu to ensure the latest OCR engines and format compatibility.

Interface overview

The typical interface includes:

A file list or main canvas showing imported PDFs
Conversion target selection (Word, Excel, Image, etc.)
Options panel to adjust layout, image handling, OCR language, and page range
Buttons for Start/Stop conversion, Add, Remove, and Settings

Familiarize yourself with the Options panel — it controls most output quality and fidelity settings.

Basic conversion workflows

Below are common tasks and the recommended steps.

Convert PDF to Word (editable)

Open GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro.
Add the PDF file(s) to the file list (drag & drop supported).
Select “PDF to Word” (or .docx) as the target.
Choose the output folder and file naming template.
If the PDF is scanned, enable OCR and set the correct language(s).
Set layout options: “Retain layout” for faithful visual match, “Flowing text” for reflowable editing.
Click Start.
Result: A Word document you can edit with most formatting preserved.

Convert PDF to Excel (tables)

Add the PDF.
Choose “PDF to Excel.”
Enable table detection or configure manual table areas if available.
Use preview (if provided) to verify table boundaries.
Start conversion.
Tip: For complex tables, convert to Excel and then manually adjust columns/merged cells.

Convert PDF to Images or Image to PDF

For exporting each PDF page as an image, select image format and resolution (DPI).
For creating a PDF from images, choose “Images to PDF” and set page size and compression.

OCR best practices

OCR determines how well scanned PDFs convert to editable text.

Select the correct OCR language(s); multiple languages may be supported.
Increase DPI (300–600) for better recognition on low-quality scans.
Use “Deskew” or “Auto-rotate” options if pages are slanted.
For documents with mixed content (tables + text), run OCR first and then convert to target format to preserve text flow and table structure.
Proofread the resulting text — OCR is rarely 100% accurate, especially with unusual fonts or handwriting.

Batch processing and automation

Batch mode lets you convert many files with the same settings.

Add multiple files or a folder.
Choose the target format and global options.
Optionally set subfolders to maintain source directory structure.
Start conversion; check the log for errors.

If your version supports command-line use:

Use scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to call the converter for scheduled conversions or integration into larger pipelines.
Example use cases: nightly conversions of receipts, automated archiving of scanned forms, or mass export of PDFs to searchable text.

Advanced options & troubleshooting

Preserve formatting vs. editable output

“Exact layout” keeps appearance but may produce complex Word files with many text boxes.
“Reflowable text” gives cleaner editable Word documents but may alter the visual layout.

Choose based on whether you prioritize visual fidelity or easy editing.

Handling embedded fonts & images

If fonts aren’t embedded in the PDF, conversion may substitute fonts; install missing fonts on your system for better results.
Image-heavy PDFs may produce large output files; use compression options to reduce size.

Dealing with conversion errors

Verify the PDF isn’t password-protected. If it is, unlock it (with permission) before converting.
If OCR fails or text is garbled, try increasing scan DPI, changing OCR language, or using a different OCR engine (if the app offers choices).
For table extraction issues, try converting to Excel with manual table area selection or export to CSV and clean up in a spreadsheet application.

Tips & tricks to speed up work

Use profiles/presets for common conversion types (e.g., “Invoice → Excel” or “Scanned contract → Word”).
Create a watched folder where files dropped in are automatically converted.
Split large PDFs into smaller chunks before converting if memory or speed is an issue.
Use selective page ranges instead of whole-document conversion when you only need part of a file.
Combine conversion with PDF optimization/compression to archive converted output efficiently.

Security and privacy considerations

Avoid converting sensitive documents on unknown or untrusted machines.
If the software offers local-only processing, prefer that over cloud conversion for confidential content.
Remove metadata or sanitize PDFs before sharing converted files when privacy matters.

Alternatives and when to use them

GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro is strong for local, multi-format conversions and OCR. Consider alternatives if you need:

Deep PDF editing (use a PDF editor like Acrobat or other dedicated editors).
Advanced document management and cloud collaboration (use services integrated with cloud storage).
Higher-accuracy OCR for complex languages or handwriting—specialized OCR software may perform better.

Comparison (high level):

Task	GIRDAC PDF Converter Pro	Alternatives
Multi-format conversion	Good	Many competitors (similar capability)
OCR for common languages	Good	Specialized OCR may be better for handwriting
Batch automation	Good if CLI available	Varies by product
Deep PDF editing	Limited	Full PDF editors better

Example real-world workflows

Accountant: Batch-convert vendor invoices (PDF) to Excel for ledger import; set table detection and use a watched folder.
Lawyer: Convert selected pages of scanned contracts to Word with exact layout retained, proofread OCR text, and combine with native documents.
Researcher: Convert dozens of academic PDFs to text or HTML for text analysis and corpus processing.

Final checklist before converting

Confirm PDF isn’t password-protected or DRM-locked.
Choose correct target format and layout settings.
Set OCR language and resolution for scanned documents.
Decide page ranges and whether batch processing is needed.
Test-convert one sample file and inspect results before processing many.

If you want, I can:

Produce step-by-step screenshots or an annotated workflow tailored to your OS (Windows/macOS).
Write sample command-line scripts for batch conversions if your version supports CLI.