How to Extract Data from PDF File Based on Keywords using PDF.co Document Parser

Extracting specific data from PDF files can be challenging, particularly when dealing with large documents or a high volume of files. PDF.co Document Parser offers a solution for extracting data from PDF files based on keywords.

PDF.co Document Parser is a powerful tool for data extraction that automates the extraction of data from PDF files, making the process faster, more accurate, and more efficient.

In this article, we will show you the capabilities of PDF.co Document Parser to easily extract relevant data from PDF files based on keywords, saving you time, effort, and resources.

1. Open PDF.co Account
2. Create New Template
3. Load Test PDF or Image
4. Drag Rectangle to Extract Data
5. Extracted Keywords Data
6. Request Tester Menu
7. Setup Request Tester Tool
8. Run Request Result
9. JSON Output

We will use this sample PDF document and extract data based on keywords using PDF.co Document Parser. So let’s begin!

Step 1: Open PDF.co Account

• Let’s, begin by logging into your PDF.co account.
• Click on the Extract menu, which can be found in the main navigation.
• From the dropdown menu, select Document Parser Templates option.

Step 2: Create New Template

• Navigate to the Document Parser Template page after logging into your PDF.co account.
• Click on the Create New Template button to initiate the process of creating a new template.

Step 3: Load Test PDF or Image

• On your Document Parser Template Editor, click on the Load Test PDF or Image button to upload the source file.
• Next, click on the Add Object button and select Add Field from the Rectangle selection option.

Step 4: Drag Rectangle to Extract Data

• In the Document Parser Template Editor, drag the rectangle to the desired location on the PDF document where you want to extract keywords.
• After selecting the keywords, run the template to see the results.

Step 5: Extracted Keywords Data

• Here are the extracted keywords from the PDF document. If you’re satisfied with the output, click on the Save Template and Return button to save the template for future use.

Step 6: Request Tester Menu

• On your PDF.co dashboard, click on the Request Tester menu.

Step 7: Setup Request Tester Tool

• In the PDF.co API Endpoint field, select the Document Parser endpoint. Choose the desired output format, such as JSON, XML, or CSV.
• Add your source PDF, either by providing a link or uploading a file.
• Include the TemplateID in the JSON code that contains the extracted keywords.
• Set Inline to true if you want the results to be included inside the response, or false if you want a link to the output file generated.

Once you have set up the parameters as desired, click on the Run Request button to send a request to PDF.co.

Step 8: Run Request Result

• Great! The request runs successfully and returns a JSON file containing the extracted keywords data. Click on the JSON file to view the output and download it as a file for further use.

Step 9: JSON Output

• Here’s the extracted keywords data from the PDF document in JSON format.

In this tutorial, you learned how to extract data from a PDF document based on Keywords using PDF.co Document Parser.