Format workflows

Convert PDF

Convert between PDF, images and text while keeping the workflow honest about quality and OCR limits.

Conversion is useful when the destination format matters: images for previews, text for copying, or PDF for sharing. This hub helps you pick the least destructive path.

PDF conversion workflow showing files changing formats

How to choose

Choose the smallest workflow that solves the task

  • Create PDFs from photos, receipts and scans.
  • Export PDF pages as images for previews or sharing.
  • Extract existing text without pretending to perform OCR.

Common mistakes

Avoid these traps

  • Expecting OCR from a text extractor.
  • Using JPG when PNG is better for screenshots.
  • Choosing Fill when preserving the complete image matters.

FAQ

Questions about convert pdf

Does conversion always preserve quality?

Not always. PDF page extraction preserves the PDF page, while image conversion depends on output format and rendering quality.

Can LiftPDF convert scanned PDFs to text?

PDF to Text extracts selectable text only. Scanned PDFs require OCR, which is not part of that tool.