Output Formats
Choose the perfect format for your needs. HTML, PDF, EPUB, and DOCX - each optimized for different use cases.
Available Formats
🌐 HTML Format
Best for: Web publishing, blogs, online content
Features:
- Clean, semantic HTML markup
- Preserved text formatting and structure
- Web-ready for immediate publishing
- SEO-friendly content structure
- Responsive design compatible
Use Cases:
- Publishing articles to websites
- Creating web documentation
- Converting printed content for online use
- Building content management systems
- Email newsletter content
Output Example:
<h1>Document Title</h1>
<p>Your converted text appears as clean HTML...</p>
<ul>
<li>Lists are properly formatted</li>
<li>Structure is preserved</li>
</ul>
📄 PDF Format
Best for: Document sharing, archival, printing
Features:
- Searchable text (not just images)
- Preserved document layout
- Professional formatting
- Universal compatibility
- Print-ready quality
Use Cases:
- Creating searchable document archives
- Sharing documents professionally
- Legal document processing
- Academic paper digitization
- Business report conversion
Benefits:
- Maintains original formatting
- Works on any device or platform
- Selectable and searchable text
- Smaller file sizes than image PDFs
📚 EPUB Format
Best for: E-books, digital reading, publishing
Features:
- Reflowable text for any screen size
- Chapter navigation
- Adjustable font sizes
- E-reader compatibility
- Metadata support
Use Cases:
- Converting books to digital format
- Creating e-book publications
- Academic reading materials
- Training manuals and guides
- Magazine digitization
Compatible Devices:
- Kindle (with conversion)
- Apple Books
- Google Play Books
- Adobe Digital Editions
- Most e-reader apps
📝 DOCX Format
Best for: Document editing, collaboration, Microsoft Office
Features:
- Fully editable in Microsoft Word
- Preserved formatting and styles
- Track changes and comments support
- Template compatibility
- Professional document structure
Use Cases:
- Creating editable business documents
- Academic paper preparation
- Contract and legal document editing
- Report writing and collaboration
- Template creation
Editing Capabilities:
- Full text editing
- Format modification
- Image insertion
- Table creation
- Style application
Format Comparison
Feature | HTML | EPUB | DOCX | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Web Publishing | ✅ Excellent | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Document Sharing | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Good |
Text Editing | ⚠️ Code Only | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Excellent |
E-Reading | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Excellent | ❌ No |
Print Quality | ⚠️ Variable | ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Excellent |
File Size | Small | Medium | Small | Medium |
Universal Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ E-readers | ⚠️ Office Apps |
Choosing the Right Format
For Web Content
Choose HTML when:
- Publishing to websites or blogs
- Creating online documentation
- Building content management systems
- Need SEO-optimized content
- Want responsive, mobile-friendly text
For Document Sharing
Choose PDF when:
- Sharing with clients or colleagues
- Need consistent formatting across devices
- Creating document archives
- Preparing for printing
- Want universal compatibility
For Digital Reading
Choose EPUB when:
- Converting books or long-form content
- Creating e-book publications
- Need adjustable text size
- Want chapter navigation
- Publishing to e-book stores
For Document Editing
Choose DOCX when:
- Need to edit text after conversion
- Collaborating on documents
- Creating business reports
- Working with Microsoft Office
- Building document templates
Quality & Accuracy
OCR Accuracy by Format
All formats use the same high-quality OCR engine:
- Text Recognition: 95%+ accuracy on clear documents
- Layout Preservation: Maintains original structure
- Formatting: Preserves fonts, sizes, and styles where possible
Format-Specific Optimizations
HTML Optimizations:
- Semantic markup for better accessibility
- Clean CSS-friendly structure
- Proper heading hierarchy
- List and table recognition
PDF Optimizations:
- Searchable text layer
- Preserved visual layout
- Embedded fonts when possible
- Optimized file compression
EPUB Optimizations:
- Chapter detection and navigation
- Reflowable text formatting
- Metadata extraction
- E-reader compatibility testing
DOCX Optimizations:
- Microsoft Word compatibility
- Style and formatting preservation
- Table and list structure
- Header and footer recognition
Processing Time
Expected Processing Times
Single Page Documents:
- HTML: 30-45 seconds
- PDF: 45-60 seconds
- EPUB: 60-90 seconds
- DOCX: 45-75 seconds
Factors Affecting Speed:
- Document complexity
- Image quality and resolution
- Text density
- Number of elements (tables, images, etc.)
Batch Processing
When processing multiple files:
- All files convert to the same selected format
- Processing happens in parallel
- Total time depends on largest/most complex file
- Progress bar shows overall completion
Download & Access
File Delivery
Immediate Download:
- Files available as soon as processing completes
- Secure download links generated automatically
- Files open in new browser tab
Dashboard Access:
- All processed files saved to your dashboard
- Access anytime within 30-day retention period
- Download history and file management
File Management
Organization:
- Files listed chronologically
- Format badges for easy identification
- File size and creation date displayed
- Search and filter capabilities
Security:
- Secure, time-limited download URLs
- Private access - only you can download
- Encrypted storage and transfer
- Automatic cleanup after 30 days
Ready to convert your documents? Upload files now or learn about batch processing.