File Conversion How-To Guides

Master file conversion with our comprehensive guides covering document processing, image optimization, audio/video conversion, and accessibility compliance.

Document Conversion Best Practices

PDF to Word/Excel Conversion

  • Quality Tips: Use high-resolution PDFs for better text recognition
  • Text-based PDFs: Convert directly for perfect formatting preservation
  • Scanned PDFs: Our OCR technology extracts text from images
  • Tables: Excel conversion intelligently detects and preserves table structures
  • Languages: Supports multilingual content with proper encoding

Image to PDF Conversion

  • High Quality: We use 300 DPI for professional print quality
  • Multiple Images: Combine multiple images into a single PDF
  • Compression: Optimal balance between quality and file size
  • Formats: Supports JPG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, AVIF, HEIF, and more
  • Batch Processing: Upload multiple images for efficient conversion

Pro Tip: Document Quality

For best results with scanned documents, ensure good lighting and contrast when scanning. Our AI-powered OCR works best with clear, high-contrast text.

Image Format & Optimization Guide

Modern Formats

  • WebP: 25-35% smaller than JPG, wide browser support
  • AVIF: 50% smaller than JPG, next-gen compression
  • HEIF: Apple's efficient format for iOS/macOS
  • JXL: Future-proof with lossless compression

Use Cases

  • Web: WebP for faster loading
  • Print: TIFF or high-quality JPG
  • Transparency: PNG or WebP
  • Animation: GIF or WebP

Quality Settings

  • High: Professional/print quality
  • Medium: Web/social media
  • Low: Email/quick sharing
  • Lossless: Archival/editing

Audio & Video Conversion Guide

Audio Formats

MP3 ↔ WAV

Universal compatibility vs. uncompressed quality

FLAC ↔ MP3

Lossless quality for audiophiles to compressed for sharing

AAC ↔ OGG

Apple ecosystem compatibility vs. open-source alternative

Video Formats

AVI → MP4

Legacy format to modern web-compatible

MOV → MP4

QuickTime to universal playback

MKV → MP4

High-quality container to streaming-optimized

AI Processing & Accessibility

AI-Powered Features

  • GPT-4V OCR: Extract text from handwritten notes and complex documents
  • Document Analysis: Understand document structure and layout
  • Docling Processing: Advanced table and figure extraction
  • Web Extraction: Intelligent content extraction from web pages

Accessibility Compliance

  • PDF/UA Validation: Check universal accessibility standards
  • WCAG Compliance: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • PAC 2024: Latest accessibility testing standards
  • Remediation: Automated accessibility improvements

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Large File Uploads

Files over 50MB? Our S3 upload system handles files up to 5GB. The interface automatically switches to large file mode for better performance.

Empty or Poor Quality Output

For scanned PDFs or low-quality images, try our AI-powered OCR features. Ensure source files have good contrast and resolution for best results.

Format Support

We support 80+ conversion types including modern formats like AVIF, HEIF, and scientific data formats. Check our full converter list on the homepage.

Quick Reference

Documents

PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Images

JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIF

Audio/Video

MP3, WAV, MP4, AVI, MOV

AI & Data

OCR, Analysis, Scientific Data

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