I used the Google Drive Download module to download a PDF file. Then, I want to extract the text content from the PDF. However, the output appears in buffer/codepage binary format (see image).
How can I extract the original text content from the PDF so that I can use it in the next module?
Welcome to the Make community!
Please see these duplicate questions previously asked and answered by community members:
A PDF file is a PRINT format, not a TEXT format.
As such, you will need to use a service like CloudConvert or Dumpling AI to convert it to text.
Try using the CloudConvert “Convert a File” module:
Converts a file into a selected output format.
For more information, see https://www.make.com/en/integrations/cloudconvert, and https://www.make.com/en/help/app/cloudconvert in the help centre.
or
Try using the Dumpling AI “Convert PDF to Text” module:
Converts PDF files to text (2 Credits)
For more information, see https://www.make.com/en/integrations/dumplingai, and https://www.make.com/en/help/app/dumplingai in the help centre.
For more information about Dumpling AI, take a look at this topic: AI Agents in Make - #3 by samliew
Hope this helps! Let me know if there are any further questions or issues.
— @samliew
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