Extract Text in Accurate Mode

Introduction

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to extract text accurately from various document formats using GroupDocs.Parser for .NET. GroupDocs.Parser is a powerful library that enables text extraction from documents like PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and more, making it a valuable tool for data processing applications.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Visual Studio: Installed on your machine.
• GroupDocs.Parser for .NET: Downloaded and referenced in your project. You can download it here.

Import Namespaces

To get started, you need to import the necessary namespaces:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Text;

Step 1: Create an Instance of the Parser Class

Begin by creating an instance of the Parser class, passing the path to your sample file as an argument.

using (Parser parser = new Parser("YourSampleFile.pdf"))
{
    // Continue with text extraction...
}

Step 2: Extract Text into a TextReader

Next, extract the text from the document into a TextReader object.

using (TextReader reader = parser.GetText())
{
    // Continue with text processing...
}

Step 3: Access Extracted Text

Now, you can access and process the extracted text from the document using the TextReader.

string extractedText = reader == null ? "Text extraction isn't supported" : reader.ReadToEnd();
Console.WriteLine(extractedText);

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently extract text from various document formats using GroupDocs.Parser for .NET. This library provides accurate text extraction capabilities, which can be integrated into your .NET applications for data analysis, search indexing, and more.

FAQ’s

Can GroupDocs.Parser extract text from encrypted PDFs?

Yes, GroupDocs.Parser supports extracting text from password-protected PDFs using appropriate credentials.

Does GroupDocs.Parser handle image-based PDFs?

No, GroupDocs.Parser focuses on extracting text from text-based documents like PDF, DOCX, XLSX, etc. Image-based PDFs are not supported.

Is GroupDocs.Parser suitable for large-scale text extraction tasks?

Yes, GroupDocs.Parser is optimized for efficient text extraction even with large documents.

Can I integrate GroupDocs.Parser into my .NET Core application?

Yes, GroupDocs.Parser is compatible with .NET Core applications along with traditional .NET Framework projects.

Does GroupDocs.Parser preserve formatting during text extraction?

No, GroupDocs.Parser focuses solely on text extraction and does not retain document formatting.