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Convert pdf to text

Function: Convert PDF to Text​

This function allows you to take an existing PDF file from your Media Library and convert its content into plain, readable text. This is useful for extracting information from documents without needing to open them or for further processing of the text.

Input​

  • Media ID of the PDF file
    • Description: This is the unique identifier for the PDF file you want to convert, which is stored in your platform's Media Library.
    • Type: A piece of text

Output​

  • The ID of the created media file
    • Description: After the conversion, the extracted plain text is saved as a new file in your Media Library. This output provides the unique identifier for that newly created text file.
    • Type: A piece of text

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Convert PDF to Text" function:

  1. Extracting Report Data:

    • Inputs: Media ID of the PDF file: quarterly_sales_report_2023.pdf
    • Result: The system converts the quarterly_sales_report_2023.pdf file into plain text and saves it as a new media file. The action then provides the unique ID of this new text file, for example, text_sales_report_2023_ID, which can then be used to analyze the text content.

  2. Processing Customer Feedback Forms:

    • Inputs: Media ID of the PDF file: customer_feedback_form_001.pdf
    • Result: The customer_feedback_form_001.pdf is processed, its content is extracted as plain text, and this text is stored as a new media file. The action returns the ID of this new text file, such as text_feedback_001_ID, allowing you to easily search or categorize the feedback.

  3. Archiving Legal Documents for Searchability:

    • Inputs: Media ID of the PDF file: contract_agreement_client_X.pdf
    • Result: The contract_agreement_client_X.pdf is converted to plain text, which is then saved as a separate media file. The action provides the ID of this newly created text file, for instance, text_contract_client_X_ID, making the document's content fully searchable within your application.