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Free PDF Parser

Lido's free PDF parser allows automating data extraction from a PDF directly into a spreadsheet without the need for manual data entry, saving your team valuable time and money.

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Why you should use this

Automating PDF extraction can dramatically streamline your accounting processes, making it easier to manage, analyze, and report PDF. Lido's PDF importer tool allows for quick data extraction of PDF, ensuring that all entries are accurately reflected in a spreadsheet format suitable for processing and analysis. This reduces the administrative burden and minimizes errors associated with manual data entry.

How it works

Automating PDF parser to a spreadsheet has never been easier with Lido's free PDF parser. Either draw a box around the section of the PDF you want to add to your spreadsheet, or copy all of the PDF (including multiple pages) at once to a spreadsheet.

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Upload PDF to Lido

Use Lido's PDF Import Tool or the built in Google Drive connector and select the PDF you want to extract.

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Use the PDF importer or EXTRACTTABLESFROMPDF formula

Either draw a box visually around the section of the PDF to extract, or use Lido's EXTRACTTABLESFROMPDF formula to pull tabular data from the PDF into Lido's spreadsheet.

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EXTRACTTABLESFROMPDF(<drive-credential>,"path to file",<output cell>)

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Export PDF to your spreadsheet

Use Lido's PDF extraction software to copy your unstructured or structured PDF into your spreadsheet.

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Tutorials to help you get started

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Who should use this

This tool is ideal for small business owners, freelance professionals, and legal teams who use Google Sheets and regularly handle a high volume of PDFs. If you manage multiple client accounts and you need a quick, accurate way to translate a PDF into a more manageable format, this automation is perfect for you. It's particularly valuable for those who need to maintain organized compliance records for easy access, reporting, and analysis purposes. Whether you are streamlining processes for automating data extraction from PDF, or conducting reviews, converting your PDF to Google Sheets with this tool reduces manual data entry and increases accuracy.
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