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PDF Extractor in C# .NET

Extract images, text, metadata, and data from form in PDF document using Documentize .NET Plugin

PDF Extractor in C#

Extract Data from PDF in C# with PdfExtractor. PDFs are widely used for storing documents because they preserve formatting across different devices. However, working with PDFs often requires extracting specific content—such as images, text, metadata, or structured data — for reuse, analysis, or editing. By mastering PDF extraction, you can save time, improve workflows, and gain deeper insights from the files you work with.

Key Features

PDFs frequently contain logos, charts, photos, or scanned images. Extracting these images allows you to reuse them without needing to copy entire pages.

Text extraction lets you convert the readable content of a PDF into editable text. This is especially helpful when you need to repurpose or analyze written content. Choose from three precision modes to suit your needs:

Pure Mode — Retains original formatting for structured output

Raw Mode — Extracts plain text without formatting

Flatten Mode — Removes special characters and formatting for clean, minimal text

Properties extraction lets you information about PDF document. Available properties that may interest you: Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Number of Pages.

PDF forms are widely used in applications, surveys, invoices, and contracts. They allow users to enter information directly into interactive fields. But once the forms are filled out, organizations often need to extract that data for storage, reporting, or analysis.

Getting Started

Why Choose PDF Extractor

  • Ideal for developers and businesses managing visual content in reports, presentations, and archives.
  • Fast, efficient extraction for easy content reuse.
  • Multiple extraction modes for maximum flexibility.
  • Seamless .NET integration for simplified workflows.
  • Supported operating systems include Windows 7-11, and Windows Server 2003-2022, macOS (10.12+), and Linux.
  • Supported frameworks from 4.0 to 8.0.
  • Compatible with various Microsoft Visual Studio versions.
  • Detailed and high-quality documentation

How to Extract Images with PDF Extractor

  • Configure ImageExtractorOptions with the input file path and other necessary settings
  • Call PdfExtractor.Extract with an instance of ExtractImagesOptions as parameter
  • Access the extracted images through the ResultContainer.ResultCollection

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How to Extract Text from PDF

  • Create instances of TextExtractorOptions
  • Add input PDF documents using TextExtractorOptions.AddInput
  • Call PdfExtractor.Extract with an instance of TextExtractorOptions as parameter
  • Access the extracted text using ResultContainer.ResultCollection

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How to export PDF data

  • Create an instance of ExtractFormDataToDsvOptions to configure the process of exporting data to CSV
  • Add input and output files to the options
  • Call the PdfExtractor.Extract method, passing the options as a parameter

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How to Extract Properties from PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF Extractor?

PDF Extractor for .NET is a powerful tool designed to extract images, text, metadata from PDF documents, or Form Data in PDF quickly and easily. It seamlessly integrates into your .NET application, offering a user-friendly solution for accessing visual content from PDFs.

Can I use PDF Extractor for .NET for other PDF operations?

No, this plugin is specifically for extraction from PDFs. For other PDF-related tasks, you can explore the additional plugins available in Documentize library or leverage its full capabilities for document processing.

Why would I need to extract text/images/metadata/form data from a PDF?

Extracting this data can be useful for analyze documents, prepare reports, work with AI.

What types of output formats does it support?

Currently this plugin extracts images in PNG format. Forms data exports specifically into CSV format. If you need other formats like JSON or XML, you may need to use additional tools or customize the output yourself.

Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?

If the PDF is scanned or contains images of text, an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) process may be required to convert the image-based text into an editable format.

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