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Extract Valuable Data from PDFs With ReportMiner
PDF (portable document format) files were developed in the early 1990s to enable different platforms and software tools to share documents with a fixed layout of text and graphics. Since PDFs are independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems, they have become a popular way to share documents.
However, businesses need data extraction tools to extract data from PDF files, combine it with other sources, use it in spreadsheets or databases and integrate it with other applications, or use it for business intelligence. This surge in data extraction activities has also increased the demand for PDF data extraction software.
Exploring ReportMiner – The Ultimate Data Extraction Tool
Astera ReportMiner, an automated PDF data extraction software, offers many capabilities for PDF scraping or PDF report data extraction in an easy-to-use interface that doesn’t require writing code. The tool enables users to easily extract data from PDF files by simply creating an AI-powered, pattern based layout and exporting it to the destination of their choice. ReportMiner does all the heavy lifting by automatically recognizing data patterns and creating necessary data regions and fields.
In addition, users can use their extracted data to take advantage of the software’s advanced pre-built transformations and data quality, features.
1. Create Report Models
To extract information from a PDF file in ReportMiner, simply upload a PDF and create a report model by selecting what needs to be extracted and specifying a pattern within the report.
Drag and drop report model preparation with Astera Reportminer
2. Preview Report Models
ReportMiner also has an instant data preview feature so that users can verify everything is being extracted as intended. Once the layout is complete, users have the option to export to Excel, CSV, or a chosen database. The report model can also be opened in a dataflow to apply transformations to the data.
FAQs about PDF Data Extraction with ReportMiner
How to Extract Valuable Data from PDFs Using Astera ReportMiner?
Astera ReportMiner allows you to quickly capture information from PDFs, reports, and text files to extract meaningful insights hidden within unstructured data. It also supports automation and bulk extraction so that enterprise data can be consolidated on a single platform. ReportMiner is a fully equipped pdf extraction software.
How to Scrape Data from PDF with ReportMiner?
Astera ReportMiner PDF extraction software uses AI-powered technology to extract data from PDF and text-based files. The data can then be converted into multiple formats because of native connectivity to many popular databases, enterprise applications, and cloud solutions. It also automates the data extraction process and expedites data preparation through features like email/FTP/folder integration, process orchestration, and job scheduling.
How to Convert a PDF to Text with ReportMiner?
Converting PDF files through Astera ReportMiner takes only a few clicks. Since the product offers an AI-powered template-based PDF data extraction approach, it enables users to create reusable PDF data extraction templates to scrape data as and when necessary. The data can then be converted into your desired format using native connectors. With a PDF data extraction software like Astera ReportMiner, data extraction becomes automated.
For more information on specifying regions and fields and exporting data, check out these blogs:
Smart Data Extraction with ReportMiner: Automating Creation of Extraction Models
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Authors:
Irfan Ahmed
