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PDF Extractor in C# .NET

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

PDF Extractor in C#

Extract Images, Text or Data from form in 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, or structured data — for reuse, analysis, or editing.

Key Features of PDF Extractor

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.

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.

Extracting images, text, and structured data from PDFs transforms static files into actionable resources. Whether you’re reusing graphics, editing written content, or analyzing tables, these functions unlock the full potential of your documents. By mastering PDF extraction, you can save time, improve workflows, and gain deeper insights from the files you work with.

How to Extract Images with PDF Extractor

  • Reference Documentize in your .NET project
  • Set your license keys
  • Configure ImageExtractorOptions with the input file path and other necessary settings
  • Call PdfExtractor.ExtractImages with an instance of ExtractImagesOptions as parameter
  • Execute the image extraction process using the plugin
  • Access the extracted images through the ResultContainer.ResultCollection

Getting Started

  • Get the assembly files from the downloads or fetch the package from NuGet to add Documentize directly to your workspace.
  • Ideal for developers and businesses managing visual content in reports, presentations, and archives.


How to Extract Text from PDF via .NET

  • Reference Documentize in your project
  • Set your license keys
  • Create instances of TextExtractorOptions
  • Add input PDF documents using TextExtractorOptions.AddInput
  • Call PdfExtractor.ExtractText with an instance of TextExtractorOptions as parameter
  • Access the extracted text using ResultContainer.ResultCollection

Why Choose PDF Extractor?

  • Fast, efficient text extraction for easy content reuse.
  • Multiple extraction modes for maximum flexibility.
  • Seamless .NET integration for simplified workflows.
  • Improved accessibility by making content easy to edit, share, or archive.
  • Detailed and high-quality documentation


How to export PDF data

  • Reference Documentize in your project
  • Set your license keys
  • Create an instance of ExtractFormDataToDsvOptions to configure the process of exporting data to CSV
  • Add input and output files to the options
  • Call the FormExporter.ExtractFormData method, passing the options as a parameter
  • Access the result using ResultContainer.ResultCollection

Supported systems

  • 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.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF Extractor?

PDF Extractor for .NET is a powerful tool designed to extract images, text 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/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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