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PDF Text Extractor in C# .NET

Extract pure, raw, or plain text from PDF documents using Documentize .NET Plugin

Extract text from PDF in C#

PDF text extraction with Documentize PDF Text Extractor for .NET — a comprehensive solution that simplifies the extraction of text from your PDF documents. This potent tool elevates the accessibility and usability of your content, offering efficient and versatile document management capabilities.

Flexible Text Extraction Options The PDF Text Extractor scans your documents and identifies embedded text, extracting it with precision while maintaining its original structure and formatting. With three distinct extraction modes to choose from, this tool offers:

Whether you’re working with a single document or processing large batches, Documentize PDF Text Extractor simplifies the task of extracting PDF text and optimizes your document management, all while saving you valuable time and effort.

Experience the convenience and efficiency with Documentize PDF Text Extractor for .NET.

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.AddDataSource
  • Call TextExtractorOptions.Process and assign the result to ResultContainer
  • Access the extracted text using ResultContainer.ResultCollection

Why Choose Documentize PDF Text 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.


How to Extract Text from Multiple PDFs

  • Reference Documentize for .NET in your project
  • Set your license keys
  • Create instances of TextExtractor & TextExtractorOptions
  • Add input PDF documents using TextExtractorOptions.AddDataSource
  • Call TextExtractor.Process with an instance of TextExtractorOptions as parameter
  • Get the result into an instance of ResultContainer
  • Access extracted text using ResultContainer.ResultCollection

Text Extractor's Operation Modes

  • The Pure option enables text extraction from a PDF file with various formatting procedures, incorporating relative positions and introducing additional spaces to align text to the width of the page
  • The Raw mode extracts text from the PDF file without applying any formatting
  • The Plain mode extracts text from the PDF file, taking into account the relative positioning of text fragments, but unlike the “Pure” mode, it does not add extra space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Documentize Text Extractor for .NET do?

Documentize Text Extractor for .NET is a plugin designed for .NET applications, offering text extraction from PDF documents with three modes of operation; Pure, Raw, and Plain. It defaults to ‘Raw’ mode, supports versatile input and output options, allows simultaneous processing of multiple PDF files, and provides customization for developers, making it a convenient solution for text extraction within .NET environments.

What is the difference between Documentize for .NET & Documentize Text Extractor for .NET?

Documentize for .NET is a robust .NET API for a wide range of PDF tasks, including document generation, compression, table creation, and advanced features like importing and exporting PDF data. On the other hand, Documentize Text Extractor for .NET is a specialized plugin focused solely on extracting text from PDF documents, emphasizing text extraction capabilities.

Is Documentize Text Extractor for .NET limited to only to extract text from PDF?

Yes, PDF Text Extractor for .NET is designed specifically for extracting text from PDF. For other operations you can use other PDF plugins or the full capabilities of Documentize library.

Why would I need to extract text from a PDF?

Extracting text is useful for converting PDFs into editable formats, searching for specific information, analyzing data, and repurposing content for reports or presentations.

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.

Is it possible to extract text from specific pages instead of the entire document?

Yes, the tool allows users to extract text from selected pages or page ranges as needed.

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