have you tried PDF to txt? its got a link on my grab bag site (URL under my name) HTH, inthane proprietor, The Grab Bag, for blind computer users and programmers http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises "own the might and majesty of a Alacorn!" www.alacorncomputer.com Owner: Agemtree "merchants in fine facetted and cabochon gemstones" www.agemtree.com operator: Fruit Basket Demo Sight, where you can find a similar project done in several programming languages, along with its source code, so you can decide what language is right for you http://fruitbasketdemo.alacorncomputer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Kristoffer Gustafsson To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:35 PM Subject: problem with pdf file Hello! I'm trying to convert a pdf file to text since I need to read it. It is head first c#. however, I only get a few pages with text pal. the contents. Please. somebody. help /Kristoffer