As an active blogger, I get a pile of information sent my way from application developers and service providers – including media reports, product news, reviewers guidelines, and so on – most of which is in PDF format. So my PDF application of choice, Nitro PDF (the free version), gets a real workout around here.
Most often, the material received can be filed away for later retrieval but, there are times when the information needs to be acted upon relatively quickly. And, that might mean I need to “cut and paste” from within a PDF. Constructing a “pull quote”, for inclusion in an article, is a good example.
Accessing content from within a PDF can often be a bit painful though – without the right tool. Sure, a user might have the option of converting a PDF file to a Word file for example (depending on the capabilities of the PDF reader), then working with the contents of the new Word file.
A better way:
Nitro PDF provides a terrific feature in the free version of PDF Reader Version 2 – the ability to copy data directly from within a PDF file, and paste it into a selected application – so, no more converting, saving, opening, and copying, to get to your objective. Nitro’s solution is basically “one click simple”.
The following screen captures illustrate a real world example in which this feature can be used to save time – always a consideration for those of us who have little of it to spare.
Culling data from OPSWAT’s latest quarterly market share report (shown open in Nitro PDF) for inclusion in a new article for later publication, is a snap.
It’s simple a matter of selecting the text to be copied (additional text operatives are available) …
and, pasting the selected text into the appropriate application. In this case, LibreOffice (an outstanding substitute for Microsoft Office, BTW).
If working with PDF files is a task you get involved in, then Nitro PDF is an application you should consider adding to your toolbox.
System requirements: Windows XP, Vista, Win 7 (32 bit and 64 bit, Vista and Win 7).
Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Download at: Nitro PDF Reader
It’s not often that I feel comfortable rating a free application a 10 out of 10 – but, Nitro PDF meets my criteria in every way.
You can read a full review of this terrific free application here – NEW – Nitro PDF Reader Version 2 Launched Today (June 21, 2011).
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