Converting PDF completely breaks layout.

CantConvert · 10-01-2022, 04:16 AM

I have this PDF that I want to convert using DeDRM so that I can highlight/copy text for note taking purposes. The trouble is, converting (with default settings) creates this mangled output where it's just a big white pdf with all the images split in to this long meaningless list.

I've used Calibre before to do just this, and it worked fine after some pokering, but I can't really remember what I did now.

This happens with or without DeDRM enabled. I don't really know how to begin to make this work.

jhowell · 10-01-2022, 08:18 AM

Are you converting from PDF to PDF?

If so why not just use the original PDF with DRM removed?

10-01-2022, 04:16 AM	#1
CantConvert Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2022 Device: PC	Converting PDF completely breaks layout. I have this PDF that I want to convert using DeDRM so that I can highlight/copy text for note taking purposes. The trouble is, converting (with default settings) creates this mangled output where it's just a big white pdf with all the images split in to this long meaningless list. I've used Calibre before to do just this, and it worked fine after some pokering, but I can't really remember what I did now. This happens with or without DeDRM enabled. I don't really know how to begin to make this work.

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10-01-2022, 08:18 AM	#2
jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,073 Karma: 91577715 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Device: Kindles	Are you converting from PDF to PDF? If so why not just use the original PDF with DRM removed?

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