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Troubleshooting Common Issues with Hidocs Document Converter

Converting documents should be quick and reliable. If Hidocs Document Converter is giving you trouble, use this guide to diagnose and fix the most common problems—step-by-step.

1. Conversion fails or produces corrupted output

• Check file compatibility: Ensure the source file format is supported (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, etc.).
• Reduce file complexity: Remove large embedded images, complex vector graphics, or unsupported fonts.
• Try a different output format: Convert to another format (e.g., DOCX → PDF) to isolate whether the issue is source- or target-specific.
• Update software: Install the latest Hidocs release; many corruption bugs are fixed in updates.
• Use a clean filename: Remove special characters and long paths from filenames.

2. Slow conversion or high CPU usage

• Close other apps: Free system resources by closing memory‑heavy programs.
• Split large files: Break multi-GB documents into smaller parts before converting.
• Enable hardware acceleration: If available in Hidocs settings, turn it on for faster processing.
• Batch during off-hours: Schedule large batches when you don’t need interactive responsiveness.

3. Missing fonts or changed layout

• Embed fonts in source files: If possible, embed fonts before converting.
• Install missing fonts: Install any custom fonts used in the document on the machine performing the conversion.
• Use PDF output for fixed-layout needs: PDFs preserve layout better than editable formats.
• Check compatibility settings: Select options that preserve layout, images, and styling.

4. Images not converting or low quality

• Verify image formats: Convert unsupported image types (e.g., some RAW formats) to PNG/JPG first.
• Increase image quality settings: Adjust export DPI or compression settings in Hidocs.
• Flatten layers: For layered originals (e.g., PSD), flatten before conversion.
• Check color profiles: Ensure color profiles are preserved or convert to a standard profile (sRGB) to avoid color shifts.

5. Text extraction errors or garbled text

• Use OCR for scanned documents: Run OCR if the source is an image/PDF scan; choose the correct language.
• Check encoding: Ensure text uses a common encoding (UTF-8) and that special characters are supported.
• Try alternate converters: If Hidocs struggles with a specific file, try another converter to confirm the file itself is the issue.
• Sanitize the document: Remove hidden metadata, comments, or track changes that can confuse parsers.

6. Licensing or activation problems

• Verify license status: Confirm your Hidocs license is active and not expired.
• Re-enter credentials: Sign out and sign in again or re-enter license keys.
• Check firewalls: Ensure activation servers aren’t being blocked by firewall or proxy settings.
• Contact support with logs: If activation fails, collect application logs and provide them to support.

7. Batch conversion inconsistencies

• Test a sample: Run a small sample batch to identify problematic files before a full run.
• Standardize source files: Ensure all files use consistent formats, encodings, and font sets.
• Log failures: Enable detailed logging to capture which files failed and why.
• Retry failed items only: Use Hidocs’ retry or skip options to resume batches without repeating successful conversions.

8. Integration or API errors

• Check API keys and endpoints: Verify keys, tokens, and endpoint URLs are correct and unexpired.
• Review request payloads: Ensure payloads conform to Hidocs API schema (content type, authentication headers).
• Handle rate limits: Implement exponential backoff and retries for rate-limited responses.
• Inspect error codes: Map API error codes to actionable fixes (authentication, validation, server errors).

When to contact Hidocs support

• Persistent failures after trying the steps above
• Licensing/activation errors with valid keys
• Unrecoverable data corruption or potential security issues

Provide these items when contacting support:

• Source file sample
• Conversion settings used
• Application logs (timestamped)
• Hidocs version and OS/environment details

Quick checklist (one-page)

• Supported format? ✅
• Latest Hidocs version? ✅
• Fonts installed/embedded? ✅
• OCR enabled for scans? ✅
• Image quality/DPI settings adjusted? ✅
• License active and network access allowed? ✅

If you want, I can create a step-by-step checklist tailored to your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux) or help craft a support message including logs and file samples.