[infaddict]

Hi all

I need to extract plain text from a .pdf (Adobe Acrobot) file. Ideally this would be in VB but if I have to code it in another language, then that's fine.

I have seen examples of small .dll's on the web that do this, so I know its possible (but they are limited to 3 pages of text or pay $$$$). I see that Adobe have an SDK for .pdf's but again they are charging $$$ for it.

I've done some basic searches on the web but cannot find anyplace to start. Any advice or direction much appreciated.

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you can save the pdf as text and then parse through the text file

[dsenette]

you can save the pdf as text and then parse through the text file

[Thef0rce]

I found this

http://www.codeproje...ractPDFText.asp

but I'm feeling generous today so here's the downloaded source in c

hope it helps

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•  pdf.txt   7.8KB   237 downloads

[infaddict]

Thanks for the replies people

Thef0rce, great link... hopefully I can compile that into a .dll and forget about it