# Convert a PDF into an ADT (/docs/convert-pdf)



Converting a PDF into an ADT happens in five steps, in order. Each one builds
on the result of the last, and you can always go back and rerun an earlier
step — only the affected work is redone.

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<StageCards>
  <StageCard slug="convert-pdf/import-pdf" href="convert-pdf/import-pdf" title="Import a PDF" description="Start a new book project by bringing your PDF into ADT Studio." />

  <StageCard slug="convert-pdf/extract" href="convert-pdf/extract" title="Extract content" description="Turn the pages of your PDF into structured, editable content." />

  <StageCard slug="convert-pdf/sectioning" href="convert-pdf/sectioning" title="Sectioning" description="Review and refine how your book is divided into chapters, headings, and content blocks." />

  <StageCard slug="convert-pdf/storyboard" href="convert-pdf/storyboard" title="Storyboard" description="See your book take visual shape, page by page." />

  <StageCard slug="convert-pdf/validate-preview" href="convert-pdf/validate-preview" title="Validate and preview" description="Check your ADT with your own eyes — and with automated accessibility checks." />
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