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How to Change the Language When Exporting PDF to Word
Question details
The user needs to know how to adjust the OCR language settings before converting a PDF document to Microsoft Word to ensure accurate text recognition.
- Product
- Adobe Export PDF
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Converting a scanned PDF or a PDF containing text in a specific language to an editable Microsoft Word document.
- Observed behavior
- Setting the correct language improves OCR text recognition, conversion accuracy, and maintains formatting.
Make sure the required fonts are installed and available in Microsoft Word and on your computer to ensure optimal conversion results.
Change Document Language in Adobe Export PDF
Adjust the language settings from the drop-down menu in Adobe Document Cloud before starting the conversion process.
When converting documents via Adobe Export PDF, selecting the proper language ensures that the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine correctly identifies and processes the text.
Open Adobe Document Cloud and navigate to the Export PDF tool.
Locate the language drop-down menu and select the document language that matches your PDF content.
Click the export button to convert your PDF into a Microsoft Word document with improved OCR accuracy.
Convert PDF to Word Seamlessly with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a powerful, built-in PDF to Word converter with advanced OCR capabilities, allowing you to easily extract text from scanned PDFs in multiple languages.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you wish to convert.
- 2. Select PDF to Word: Navigate to the 'Tools' tab and click on the 'PDF to Word' option.
- 3. Configure Settings: If you are converting a scanned document, ensure the OCR language settings match your document text.
- 4. Convert Document: Click 'Start' to convert the file. The new, editable Word document will open automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my PDF to Word conversion missing characters?
This often happens if the incorrect OCR language is selected before conversion, or if the original fonts are missing from your system.
Can I convert multi-language documents accurately?
Most OCR engines require you to select a primary language. For the best results, select the language that appears most frequently in your PDF document.
How do I fix formatting issues after exporting to Word?
Ensure that the necessary fonts are installed on your computer prior to conversion. Using a dedicated converter like WPS Office can also help preserve the original document layout.
