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Extract text from a PDF file

Operations teams that need the text from PDF files inside an automated flow.

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What it does

A small n8n workflow that reads a PDF file and pulls out its text. It is the companion example for the Read PDF node documentation, so it works as a starting block for larger document flows.

Use cases

  1. 01Pull the text out of a received PDF
  2. 02Feed PDF text into a later automation step
  3. 03Learn how the Read PDF node works

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Extract text from a PDF file.

What is Extract text from a PDF file used for?

Operations teams that need the text from PDF files inside an automated flow. A small n8n workflow that reads a PDF file and pulls out its text. It is the companion example for the Read PDF node documentation, so it works as a starting block for larger document flows.

How do I import Extract text from a PDF file into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Extract text from a PDF file safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.