Cisdem PDF Converter OCR for Mac FAQs

What is the limitation of the demo version?

The demo version provides all features except the pages limitation: only the first 3 pages of the imported file will be converted/created, and if it is less than 5 pages, the trial version will only convert/create half of the pages.

How to activate Cisdem PDF Converter OCR for Mac?

Launch Cisdem PDF Converter OCR for Mac, click Help > Register Cisdem PDF Converter OCR for Mac on the menu bar. Copy-n-paste the key code to the Registration window that appears, and then click Register button.

I got an error messages 'Keynote.app cannot be detected' while selecting an output format, what should I do?

If you need to convert the PDF files to Keynote, Pages or Numbers, you will be asked to install the keynote app. You can go to the App Store to download the keynote app, it is free to use.

I want to convert a large number of files to the same format, do I need to select the output format one by one?

You can just import one of those file into the program, select the output format, then import the remaining files into the program, the output format will be the target output format by default.

Why does the window for downloading OCR Module not pop up after importing a PDF file, what should I do to download OCR Module?

The window will only pop up when you import an image-based PDF file or an image, if it fails to pop up the window, please import an image into the program to see if the window will pop up.

Do I need to edit before converting scanned PDF file?

No, you don’t need to edit the scanned file before converting it.

Why the result isn’t exact same as the original PDF file?

The quality of conversion depends on the text fonts, format, background color and a number of factors. So PDF Converter OCR for Mac cannot convert a PDF file 100% same as the original PDF file.

Why the font in the result is different from the scanned PDF file?

When converting certain scanned files, the app can only recognize the text. You can correct the font in the editable result.

Can Cisdem PDF Converter OCR for Mac convert pictures?

Yes, Cisdem PDF Converter OCR supports converting pictures or scanned PDF file to editable format files.

How long will it take to convert a scanned PDF file?

It depends on file size, file pages, the performance of Mac etc.

Why does it come up with a red exclamation point after clicking the Convert button?

1. Please confirm that the PDF file that you've imported into the program is saved on your local drive instead of a Cloud drive.

2. Please confirm that you've selected a correct Output Folder location befor clicking the Convert button.

Is there a limit on how large a PDF file I can convert?

There’s no limit on file size or file pages the app can convert.