Anna: QAnything is possible, it really comes down to whether there is a need. I know that Jamal wrote this application for many to use it so there is no sense to rewrite it. However with all of that aside, he might even have the source code for download. Jim ________________________________ From: program-java-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:program-java-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Anna Giller Sent: June 5, 2009 10:48 To: program-java@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [program-java] Re: pdf files with Java Jim, thanks! Because I'm learning Java, please tell me if it's possible to write a conversion program for PDF files? Anna ________________________________ From: program-java-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:program-java-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Corbett, James Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 10:30 AM To: program-java@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [program-java] Re: pdf files with Java You might try WWW.Empowermentzone.com . Jamal who might be on this list has an extensive library of blind friendly apps and I believe he has something for this PDF issue. Jim ________________________________ From: program-java-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:program-java-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Anna Giller Sent: June 5, 2009 10:19 To: program-java@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [program-java] pdf files with Java Hello Everyone! I purchased an e-book in PDF format, and JAWS refuses to read it, Saying "Protection Error". For some reason Adobe option "Save as Text" is disabled for this file. Is it possible to right Java program to convert this PDF file to a text file? Thanks in advance for any type of help, Anna