Problem with using read pdf text activity

[Chen-Jim (Chenjinhua)]

Hi,
When I use the read pdf text activity to read the PDF, the result is blank. Please help me see where the problem lies or if there is any other way to read the PDF content.
2024年3月13日_実験用卵ご利用_横山様.pdf (51.0 KB)

[Yoichi]

Hi,

It seems image based pdf. Can you try ReadPdfWothOcr activity or DocumentUnderstning framework(Digitize document activity etc)

Activities - Read PDF With OCR

Regards,

[Parvathy (PS Parvathy)]

Hi @Chen-Jim

You can use Read PDF with OCR activity and for OCR Engine you can use OmniPage OCR. For OmniPage OCR download the dependency UiPath.OmniPage.Activities and UiPath.OmniPage.Bundle.Extended from Manage Packages.

Properties of Read PDF with OCR:

Properties of OmniPage OCR:

Hope it helps!!