Turning PDFs into TIFFs without buying Acrobat
You have a stack of PDF files and a print shop, fax system or archive that only accepts TIFF images. Opening each PDF in a big editor and exporting page by page wastes an afternoon. OakDoc PDF to TIFF Converter is a small Windows wizard that does this one job, and it doesn't need Adobe Acrobat installed.
Quick facts
- Version: 2.1
- Platform: Windows
- License: Shareware, with a trial download
- Output: TIFF, including multipage TIFF
Key features
Convert PDFs with no Acrobat or Reader installed
The converter is standalone. You don't need Adobe Acrobat or other third-party software on the machine.
Batch conversion of many PDFs in one run
You can batch convert PDF files to TIFF files instead of handling them one at a time. Drag and drop is supported for adding files.
Multipage TIFF output and combining files
You can generate multipage TIFF files. You can also combine one PDF into a single image file, or merge several PDFs into one multipage file.
Support for PDF versions 1.1 to 1.7
The converter handles all versions of PDF, from 1.1 through 1.7. It also converts vector graphics to TIFF.
A step-by-step wizard with a choice of paper size
You work through the wizard by clicking Next. You can choose the output paper size along the way.
Who it's for
It suits you if you regularly need TIFFs for print work, document archives or imaging systems, and you want a single-purpose tool rather than a full PDF suite. It also suits you if you have no Acrobat license and don't want to buy one.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Does not depend on Acrobat or other third-party software.
- Batch mode, multipage TIFF and merging are all covered.
- Simple wizard that you can finish in a few steps.
Cons
- Windows only. There is no Mac version.
- It is a shareware trial, so you have to pay for the full version.
- It only produces TIFF. For other formats you would need the vendor's separate PDF to Image or PDF to Any converters.
FAQs
Do I need Adobe Acrobat?
No. The converter works without Acrobat or Reader.
Can I turn several PDFs into one TIFF?
Yes. You can combine multiple PDF files into one multipage image file.
Which PDF versions work?
PDF versions 1.1 through 1.7 are supported.
Is there a command line version?
The vendor offers separate command line and component editions of its PDF to TIFF converter, for automation and developer use.
System requirements
It runs on Windows. Older releases listed Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista, and no additional system requirements.