Do you have multiple number of PDF files just lying around on your hard drive, that you just wish you could easily search through, but can't because they are in PDF format? Or, you just want a text version of your PDF files and save the text in a database? Well, if so, then this plugin is for you! Using this plugin with Kettle: Save time by easily selecting any number of PDF files to convert to text in batch! Simply use wildcard searches to add PDF files from different directories! You can download user guide here http://www.xgndata.com/resources/kettle/PFR_UserGuide_en_US.pdf It's a plugin for Kettle, You can download Kettle , this plugin and essential environment here: http://www.xgndata.com/resources/kettle/kettle_3.2_xgn.zip