how to programmatically convert a PDF to an Image

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how to programmatically convert a PDF to an Image

by xarzu Dec 5, 2013 11:15PM PST

The discussion thread here asks how to convert a PDF to an image.
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6122_102-349890/how-to-convert-a-pdf-document-into-image-format/?refresh=1386342718018
But I want to ask a slightly different question. How do you do the same thing but automatically using code? In other words, how do you write a program in .NET to do this?

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r. proffitt · Answer 1 · Dec 5, 2013 11:18PM PST

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Step 1. I would google that.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 5, 2013 11:18PM PST

Here's my google.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=use+tesseract+from+net+code+example

Step 2. I would tailor that to my need.

Hope this helps,
Bob

matmiller · Answer 2 · Feb 27, 2014 3:04PM PST

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do it with free library itextsharp

by matmiller Feb 27, 2014 3:04PM PST

You can convert PDF to image using free library itextsharp. It might be complicated but it saves money.

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10125117/convert-pdf-file-pages-to-images-with-itextsharp-pdf-render

massonmilo · Answer 3 · Aug 17, 2014 6:13PM PDT

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c# programmer will benefit from the talk

by massonmilo Aug 17, 2014 6:13PM PDT

Old thread, but I do have useful idea to share.
Hi, i'm involved in a c# windows application, need the function of pdf to image conversion. Then, stackoverflaw gives me the solution. I've got idea with this suggestion. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12831742/convert-pdf-to-image

WilliamKSmith · Answer 4 · Aug 18, 2014 8:31PM PDT

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