Extracting PDF content intelligently into JSON format with PDF Extract API
summary
Adobe PDF Extract API (Adobe PDF Services, powered by Adobe Sensei) converts scanned and native PDFs into a ZIP of JSON, images and CSVs, returning text plus font, line height, bounding coordinates and reading order. Demo processes a complex multi-page table in under 10 seconds, extracts tables as PNG+CSV, and associates vertical headings outside the grid into columns. Claims >90% accuracy, requires only API credentials and SDKs. outputs JSON with styling and coordinates handles scanned and non-scanned PDFs 90%+ extraction accuracy
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction to PDF extraction
- 2:00Extract API vs. standard OCR
- 4:52Key features and benefits
- 7:37How the API works
- 10:33Use cases and automation
- 12:47Getting started with the API
- 15:20Preparation for live demo
- 18:28Live demo and analysis
- 25:00Advanced usage and conclusion
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