In this article, we will show you how to use OCR to automate table extraction from any PDF. Simply follow the steps below!
To extract tables from any PDF, you can use OCR technology to automate the process. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tools can scan and convert the information from your PDF into an editable text format.
Lido is designed to streamline and automate repetitive tasks like this. You can start by creating a free account at https://www.lido.app/go/signup.
Here's how to use Lido's OCR feature to extract a table from any PDF:
Log into your Lido account and go to the Files page. Click on the "New file" button at the top right to create a new spreadsheet.
In your new spreadsheet, go to the "File" menu at the top. Select "Import from PDF" from the dropdown menu.
Click on "Click to Upload" within the PDF Importer tool and select the PDF file from your computer, or you can just drag and drop the file into the designated area.
Once the PDF is uploaded, you'll see a preview. Use the tool to select the specific area of the PDF that contains the table you want to extract.
Adjust the selection box by dragging its corners to ensure all parts of the table are included, then click "Extract data" to begin the extraction process.
Check the new window to ensure all the necessary data has been accurately extracted and is formatted correctly as a table.
If the data is correct, click "Insert at active cell" to add the extracted table to your spreadsheet. If you need to make adjustments, click "Back" to reselect and extract again.
Your table data should now be displayed in your spreadsheet.
We hope that you now know how to use OCR to extract tables from any PDF.