Re: [Swftools-common] Convert Swf back to Pdf (and render text as such)

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On Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:01:28 +0200
Dimitrios Tziouris <address@hidden> wrote:

> Dear list,
> 
> I have some swf files created from pdfs using swftools. Is it
> possible to convert them back to pdf while retaining text as such?
> This issue has been discussed two years ago  but I wanted to ask if
> there has been any development in the meantime, or if there is a
> third-party tool that could do the job.
> 
> My programming skills are rather limited, so anything that involves
> serious coding is probably out of question for me.
> 
> Regards,
> Dimitris

Hi Dimitrios,

The only program I'm, aware of is a commercial one:

   http://www.flashjester.com/?section=tricks_flashhandout

There's an evaluation version available, so you can see if it meets
your needs or not.

The only way to achieve conversion back with swftools ( feel free to
correct me someone ), is to export your swf to an image with swfrender,
then recreate the pdf from he image with one of the many tools that
are out there.  Unfortunately, this method also blows out of the water
the retention of any swf elements you are wishing to keep. 

HTH.

Regards,


Chris.