PDF Component

Search and extract data from PDF documents

Component key: pdf

Description

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format developed by Adobe for presenting documents independently of software, hardware, or operating systems. The pdf component allows finding text in PDF documents, listing page numbers, and extracting specific pages from a document.

This component does not support PDF documents that are encrypted.

Actions

Extract All Text

Extracts all text from the specified PDF document and returns it as an array of text strings. | key: extractAllText

Input	Notes	Example
PDF Data	The PDF file data to process. This can be a file reference from a previous step.

{
  "data": [
    "Product Specification Document\n\nRevision: 2.1\nDate: 2024-01-15\n\nOverview\nThis document outlines the technical specifications for the XR-500 series product line. The XR-500 incorporates advanced features including wireless connectivity, enhanced power management, and improved thermal design.",
    "Technical Specifications\n\nDimensions: 15.2 x 8.4 x 2.1 inches\nWeight: 3.5 lbs\nPower Requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz\nOperating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C\nStorage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C\n\nConnectivity\n- WiFi 802.11ax (WiFi 6)\n- Bluetooth 5.2\n- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2\n- Ethernet (RJ45) 10/100/1000 Mbps",
    "Safety and Compliance\n\nThis product meets the following standards:\n- FCC Part 15 Class B\n- CE Marking (EU)\n- RoHS Compliant\n- UL Listed\n\nWarranty Information\nStandard warranty: 2 years from date of purchase\nExtended warranty options available\n\nFor support, contact: support@example.com\nPhone: 1-555-SUPPORT (1-555-787-7678)"
  ]
}

Extract Page

Extracts the specified page from the PDF document and returns it as a new separate PDF document. | key: extractPage

Input	Notes	Example
Page Number	The page number to extract from the PDF.	5
PDF Data	The PDF file data to process. This can be a file reference from a previous step.

{
  "data": {
    "type": "Buffer",
    "data": [
      37,
      80,
      68,
      70,
      45,
      49,
      46,
      52,
      10,
      49,
      32,
      48,
      32,
      111,
      98,
      106,
      10,
      60,
      60,
      10,
      47,
      84,
      121,
      112,
      101,
      32,
      47,
      67,
      97,
      116,
      97,
      108,
      111,
      103,
      10,
      47,
      80,
      97,
      103,
      101,
      115,
      32,
      50,
      32,
      48,
      32,
      82,
      10,
      62,
      62,
      10,
      101,
      110,
      100,
      111,
      98,
      106,
      10
    ]
  },
  "contentType": "application/pdf"
}

Extract Page Text

Extracts text from the specified page range in the PDF document. | key: extractPageText

Input	Notes	Example
Page End	The ending page number for extraction. If not provided, only the start page is extracted.	5
Page Start	The starting page number for extraction.	1
PDF Data	The PDF file data to process. This can be a file reference from a previous step.

{
  "data": [
    "Product Specification Document\n\nRevision: 2.1\nDate: 2024-01-15\n\nOverview\nThis document outlines the technical specifications for the XR-500 series product line. The XR-500 incorporates advanced features including wireless connectivity, enhanced power management, and improved thermal design."
  ]
}

Extract Text by Pattern

Extracts text from the specified PDF document that matches the search text. | key: extractTextByPattern

Input	Notes	Example
Case Sensitive	When true, the search is case-sensitive.	true
Characters After	The number of characters to extract after the search pattern. If not provided, the entire page is returned.	10
Search Pattern	This is the text to search for in the PDF document.	Some Text
PDF Data	The PDF file data to process. This can be a file reference from a previous step.

{
  "data": [
    "Technical Specifications\n\nDimensions: 15.2 x 8.4 x 2.1 inches\nWeight: 3.5 lbs\nPower Requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz\nOperating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C\nStorage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C\n\nConnectivity\n- WiFi 802.11ax (WiFi 6)\n- Bluetooth 5.2\n- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2\n- Ethernet (RJ45) 10/100/1000 Mbps"
  ]
}

Find Pattern

Searches the PDF document and returns page numbers containing text that matches the search criteria. | key: findPattern

Input	Notes	Example
Case Sensitive	When true, the search is case-sensitive.	true
Contains	When true, returns pages containing the pattern; when false, returns pages without the pattern.	true
Search Pattern	The text pattern to search for in the PDF document.	Some Text
PDF Data	The PDF file data to process. This can be a file reference from a previous step.
Use Regex	When true, treats the search pattern as a regular expression.	true

{
  "data": [
    2,
    4,
    7
  ]
}

Page Numbers

Returns a sequence of page numbers for the PDF document, from 1 to the last page. | key: pageNumbers

Input	Notes	Example
PDF Data	The PDF file data to process. This can be a file reference from a previous step.

{
  "data": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4,
    5
  ]
}

Changelog

2026-02-12

Improved error handling across PDF processing actions with descriptive error messages and detection of corrupted or invalid PDF structures

Search and extract data from PDF documents

Description​

Actions​

Extract All Text​

Extract Page​

Extract Page Text​

Extract Text by Pattern​

Find Pattern​

Page Numbers​

Changelog​

2026-02-12​