OCR a scanned PDF to Markdown
Lighthouse Data
Convert a scanned or image-only PDF into searchable Markdown with OCR, page by page. The example reads the first pages of a 1949 NACA technical report.
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The PDF to Markdown, Tables & OCR Extractor Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "OCR a scanned PDF to Markdown". Sign up or log in and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.
Start the "OCR a scanned PDF to Markdown" task
The PDF to Markdown, Tables & OCR Extractor Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like document urls, OCR mode, and more, to match your specific use case.
Receive the "OCR a scanned PDF to Markdown" output
Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as document, file, pages, and more.
Integrate into your workflow
The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "OCR a scanned PDF to Markdown" task via API.
