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darrella19060889
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March 11, 2015
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The PDF I am trying to convert to Excel has failed upon two attempts. Does this indicate that the file is too complex for the software?

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The PDF I am trying to convert to Excel has failed upon two attempts.  Does this verify that the file I'm trying to convert is too complex for the software?

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Inspiring
March 11, 2015

Hi darrella,

Is there a particular error message when you try to convert? If you get the generic "Conversion failure" message after both attempts, your assumption is likely correct. But, there are also specific types of the PDF files that ExportPDF doesn't support for conversion, such as those that are password-protected or part of a PDF portfolio. That said, if the spreadsheet is large, it could very well be too complex.

Please clear the browser cache, and then try again. If that doesn't work, you might want to try converting via Adobe Acrobat--since the conversion will take place locally, you won't run into any upload speed or connectivity issues which could affect the conversion. If you don't have Acrobat, you're welcome to try it for free for 30 days. You can download a 30-day trial from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.html.

Best,

Sara

darrella19060889
Participant
March 12, 2015

Dear Sara,  Thanks for your help!  Upon repeated attempts I still was unable to get the cloud version of the PDF Converter to work with my document, so upon your suggestion, I have now downloaded the free trial version of Adobe Acrobat XI Pro to my PC.  However, when I open the downloaded software, I can't locate any options for converting PDF files to Excel.  Please advise.   Thanks!

Regards,

Darrell AllenCore Clinical LabDuke University Health Systems

Inspiring
March 12, 2015

Hi Darrell,

Yes, it's a bit different in Acrobat. To save as Excel, choose File > Save as Other > Spreadsheet > Microsoft Excel Workbook.

Please let me know how it goes!

Best,

Sara