opendataloader-pdf

What it does

Extracts Markdown, JSON with bounding boxes, and HTML from PDFs, keeping tables and reading order intact on the multi-column and scientific layouts that break naive text extraction. The default path is deterministic and entirely local; a hybrid mode calls a model only for pages that need it, which is the setting to check before feeding it confidential documents. Available from Python, Node and Java. Benchmark figures are the project's own, so trial it on your own documents. Apache-2.0.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultyEasy to start
• Command lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

opendataloader-pdf FAQ

Is opendataloader-pdf free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use opendataloader-pdf?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does opendataloader-pdf work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use opendataloader-pdf commercially?

The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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