Convert pdf to text

Function: Convert PDF to Text

This action allows you to transform a PDF document stored in your media library into plain, editable text. This is useful for extracting content, making documents searchable, or preparing text for further processing without needing to manually copy-paste.

Input,

• Media ID of the PDF file (A piece of text): The unique identifier for the PDF document you want to convert, located in your platform's media library.

Output,

• The ID of the created media file (A piece of text): The unique identifier for the newly generated text file, which contains the extracted content from your PDF. This ID can be used in subsequent actions to access or manipulate the text.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

• Example 1: Extracting Contract Details for Analysis

  • Inputs:
    • Media ID of the PDF file: contract_agreement_2023_id_12345
  • Result: The platform converts the PDF contract into a plain text file. A new media file with the ID contract_agreement_2023_text_id_67890 is created, containing all the text from the contract, which can then be used for automated keyword searching or data extraction in another action.

• Example 2: Making Invoices Searchable for Accounting

  • Inputs:
    • Media ID of the PDF file: invoice_ABC_001_id_54321
  • Result: The invoice PDF is transformed into a text file. A new media file with the ID invoice_ABC_001_text_id_98765 is generated, allowing accounting staff to easily search for specific product names, amounts, or dates within the invoice content without opening the PDF.

• Example 3: Preparing Report Content for a Webpage

  • Inputs:
    • Media ID of the PDF file: annual_report_2024_id_98765
  • Result: The annual report PDF is converted into a text file. A new media file with the ID annual_report_2024_text_id_12345 is created. This extracted text can then be directly used to populate a section of a webpage or a blog post, saving manual transcription time and ensuring accuracy.