Chapter 11: Automating PDF Data Extraction
In previous chapters, we discussed different interaction methods that you can use to interact with multiple applications. In addition, we discussed how PDF files play a significant role in our day-to-day operations. PDF files are one of the most used document types across organizations/individuals to share information. The information shared in PDF files could include invoices, purchase orders, letters, financial information, legal documents, and more. Therefore, it is essential that you gain an understanding of how you can use UiPath to extract data from PDF files to perform manual actions automatically.
This chapter focuses on learning how to automate PDF files using UiPath and what activities are available to perform a successful PDF automation.
This chapter consists of the following sections:
- Creating robots that read PDF text
- Extracting text from a PDF using the Extract PDF Text and Extract PDF with OCR activities ...