pdf2txt (app)

This app converts from pdf files to text (txt) files. Multiple pdf files can be selected.
455 Downloads
Updated 2 Dec 2022
The app uses extractFileText function in Text Analytics Toolbox.
Notice: Protected pdf files cannot convert. (Error: "Cannot open file. The file may be broken...." )
This app features
  • Remove otiose blank line.
  • Lines after the third in blank line are removed.
  • The symbols (") of the first and last in the txt file are removed.
  • Breaked line sentence couples until next blank line.
  • Addtionnal conversion can excute by addtional code.
  • Enable Explorer(Win)/Finder(Mac) automatically open after conversion.

Cite As

yuta nakamura (2024). pdf2txt (app) (https://github.com/bbhomejp/pdf2txt/releases/tag/v1.2.1), GitHub. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2021a
Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
Windows macOS Linux
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Version Published Release Notes
1.2.1

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/bbhomejp/pdf2txt/releases/tag/v1.2.1

1.2

Enable Explorer(Win)/Finder(Mac) automatically open after conversion.

1.1.1

Removed Lines change (second to third in blank line)

1.1.0

More natural text convertion.
- Remove otiose blank line.
- Lines after the second in blank line are removed.
- The symbols (") of the first and last in the txt file are removed.
- Breaked line sentence couples until next blank line.

1.0.0

To view or report issues in this GitHub add-on, visit the GitHub Repository.
To view or report issues in this GitHub add-on, visit the GitHub Repository.