PDF to XML
Extract structured data for enterprise systems.
For developers and data scientists, XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a powerful format for structured data. Converting PDF invoices, reports, or catalogues to XML allows for automated processing and integration into other systems.
This guide explains how to extract structured hierarchy from flat PDF documents.
Why Convert to XML?
- Automation: Feed PDF invoice data directly into SAP or ERP systems.
- Structure: Unlike CSV, XML can represent nested data (e.g., an invoice with multiple line lines).
- Standardization: Use standards like UBL (Universal Business Language) for e-invoicing.
Tools for PDF to XML
- Adobe Acrobat Pro: Has simple XML export, but structure is often generic ("Tagged XML").
- Specialized Parser (e.g., Docparser): Define rules to map PDF zones to XML tags (e.g., "The text in this box is <InvoiceDate>").
- PDF to UBL Tools: Specific tools for standardized e-invoice conversion.
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