PDF text import into OneNote

April 8, 2008 6:25 AM

How can I import PDF files as editable text in Microsoft OneNote?

I have Microsoft OneNote and want to import some PDFs into it. However, the only options seems to be inserting the files as images. But I want to be able to edit the text in the PDFs within OneNote. Any tricks to do so?

Thanks

posted by Pantalaimon to computers & internet (4 comments total)

Abby pdf Transformer will take pdfs and convert them to editable docs. its reasonably priced, too.
posted by Amby72 at 6:50 AM on April 8, 2008

Far easier to use PDF Annotator and then use 'Print to OneNote' to get it in the file - P21N comes with OneNote 2007, earlier version needs separate install - if you can't find it, hit me up in MeMail and I'll send it over.
posted by DrtyBlvd at 9:14 AM on April 8, 2008

Argh - Sorry sorry sorry - I just plain assumed you were on a tablet pc. Might not be the solution you wanted. *Shoulda previewed*
posted by DrtyBlvd at 9:16 AM on April 8, 2008

If you haven't already, using right-click "Copy text from Printout" after inserting the printout will grab all the text that you can paste elsewhere. Not quite the same as directly editing the printout, though.
posted by FuManchu at 9:56 AM on April 8, 2008