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Using JS to extract text from pdf file

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Sep 14.2007

Hi,

Is there a way to extract text from a pdf file using JavaScript ?

I need to be able to search a pdf file for specific text and display that text on a web page.

Thanks

Erez

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@nshiellSep 14.2007 — No, not using a web browser, sorry
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@ehboymauthorSep 15.2007 — I'm using javascript in a Yahoo widget, is it possible there ?

thnaks
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@DokSep 15.2007 — JS does not have any file IO facilities (except for cookies). You have to use a server-side language for your purpose.
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@evanpanFeb 04.2016 — [COLOR="#000000"]Hi,



Is there a way to[/COLOR] [COLOR="#000000"]extract text from a pdf file[/COLOR] [COLOR="#000000"]using JavaScript ?



I need to be able to search a pdf file for specific text and display that text on a web page.



Thanks



Erez[/COLOR][/QUOTE]

[COLOR="#000000"]Hi, Erez.

I wonder have you ever found your way out to solve this problem.







Best regards,

Pan[/COLOR]
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