FileMerlin accurately converts word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and data base files between a very wide range of file formats. Widely regarded as the premier document conversion product, it is suitable for straightforward as well as complex documents, and is the most accurate, complete and flexible such solution we know of.

Suitable for all kinds of documents
• Legal documents demanding critical conversion accuracy • Technical documents • Documents with embedded functionality (mail-merge, field codes, etc) • Financial documents with complex tables, embedded spreadsheets, charts, etc. • Many other kinds of word processing, spreadsheet and data files
Converts practically all popular file formats
• All popular old and new file formats in their native form • Handles native Microsoft Office .doc, .docx and .docm files • Converts to PDF without requiring documents to be opened in their host application • Converts PDF files to word processor file formats, including “smart” conversion to flowing text • Supports all commonly used text coding (ASCII, ANSI, Unicode, Dos code pages, etc.) • Last-resort text recovery from any kind of file (even corrupted files)
High Conversion Accuracy and Completeness
• Converts headers, footers, footnotes, endnotes, pagination, outline numbering, and many other such functions • Excellent conversion of tables, including borders, shading, merged cells and other complex layout • Converts graphics, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations embedded or linked in documents • Converts mail/merge fields, bookmarks, hyperlinks, symbols, special characters, etc. • Converts and preserves table of contents and index references • Preserves document logic and functionality, revision markings, tracked changes, etc. • Conversion log lists conversion exceptions, if any
Intuitive, Flexible, and Easy to Use
• Easy to install and uninstall • Interactive and batch modes, with ability to convert thousands of files and nested folders at a time • Option to ignore non-qualifying files during bulk conversion • Flexibility in naming and placing converted files, including replication of folder structure • Conversion speed as high as 50 pages per second • Extensive one-click quick-help, as well as detailed on-line help, for maximum ease of use
Customizable for Special Requirements
• Automatic Font Translation to use fonts available in newer programs • Update character formatting to automatically use new features in modern programs • Easy customization with tabbed dialog boxes, without scripts or programming • Advanced users may customize 1000+ parameters for very exacting requirements
Advanced Options for Software Developers and IT Professionals
• Option to automatically convert files as they arrive in specific folders • API available for developers and programmers • InterScript ™ language support for rich content extraction and conversion

File Formats
FileMerlin ™ reads files created by more than 100 different major word processor, data base and spreadsheet applications (including legacy and modern products), and converts them to any of these four popular modern environments: • Microsoft (Word) • Corel (WordPerfect) • Adobe (PDF) • Generic (such as HTML) You can select the environment(s) you want to convert to when ordering the product, and can select one, several or all environments.

Source File Formats (Conversion from)



Destination Formats (Conversion to)
The file formats you can convert to within each destination environment are listed below. You can select the environment(s) you want to convert to when ordering the product, and can select one, several or all environments.

Microsoft environment (Word function)
• Microsoft Word 97 or higher (.DOC files) • Microsoft Office 2003 XML • Microsoft RTF (Rich Text Format) • Text (ASCII, ANSI, Unicode & special coding) o Formatted o Unformatted • Comma-separated, tab-separated, etc. • InterScript ™ Since all modern versions of Microsoft Word read .DOC files, FileMerlin may be used to convert documents to any version of Microsoft Word (97 through 2013).
Corel environment (WordPerfect function)
• Corel WordPerfect (any version) • WordPerfect 6 or higher (Windows) • WordPerfect 6 for Dos • Text (ASCII, ANSI, Unicode & special coding) o Formatted o Unformatted • Comma-separated, tab-separated, etc. • InterScript ™
Adobe environment (PDF function)
• PDF (Portable Document Format) • Text (ASCII, ANSI, Unicode & special coding) o Formatted o Unformatted • Comma-separated, tab-separated, etc. • InterScript ™
Generic environment (Web function)
• HTML (HyperText Markup Language) - for web pages • Text (ASCII, ANSI, Unicode & special coding) o Formatted o Unformatted • Comma-separated, tab-separated, etc. • InterScript ™