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UnKnownX
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May 20, 2020
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Using from other software

  • May 20, 2020
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I wanted to use AdobeReader from other software in my current project (It can be manipulated externally as an RPA or used as an ActiveX.).
I'm thinking of using Adobe Reader's snapshot function to copy each page of a PDF to the clipboard and save it in an image format such as PNG.

However, this usage is not allowed according to the following terms of use (This is the terms of use of Japan.).
Where should I get permission?

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4.3.1Conversion Restrictions. You will not integrate or use Reader with any other software, plug-in,
or enhancement that uses or relies upon Reader when converting or transforming PDF files into a different format (e.g., a PDF file into a TIFF, JPEG, or SVG file).
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Or does my intended use not violate these terms of use?

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Test Screen Name
Legend
May 20, 2020

It sounds as if this would violate the terms of use, even if you are making it for personal use. If you wanted to make something for other people to use, you would be forcing each of THEM to violate the license terms too. There are many specific limitations on Reader, whch exist in order to sell licenses to Acrobat - and who can blame Adobe for that...? 

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UnKnownXAuthor
Participant
May 21, 2020

Thank you for your reply.
After all, it is against the terms of use.

 

I asked you how to get permission from Adobe before. In response, asked me to post to forum. For this reason, I have posted to this forum.

 

By the way, existing RPAs such as BluePrism, Automation Anywhere seem to support linking Adobe Reader in forums, but they don't seem to do so.

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Test Screen Name
Legend
May 21, 2020

There does not seem to be any way to get permission. Reader exists only to help get Acrobat revenue, and if you could do this you would be using Reader to give less reason to license Acrobat. 

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