I currently have a program (including source files) that converts data from an MS Word input file into a CSV export file.
The input file format has changed from MS Word to a secure password-protected PDF file. The data format has remained the same.
Is it possible to extract the data from a secure PDF file and export it into a CSV file? If it is possible, I can provide the source files from the original app for you to work with.
Please see that attached sample PDF input file.
** BID REQUEST UPDATE **
I have many PDF files that need to be converted to CSV format. I do not want this done manually. I need you to either: 1) modify my current program to accept the secure PDF files as the input file, or 2) create a new utility program that opens the secure PDF files and extracts the data into CSV format.
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
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** BID REQUEST UPDATE ** I have many PDF files that need to be converted to CSV format. I do not want this done manually! I need you to either: 1) modify my current program to accept the secure PDF files as the input file, or 2) create a new utility program that cracks open the secure PDF files and extracts the data into CSV format. The PDF file attached to this bid is only a sample of what the input files will look like. Some may contain more data. Please let me know if you have any questions or need more sample PDF files. I can provide the winning coder with my current MS Word to CSV conversion utility if needed. Thanks!
## Platform
Windows XP