This Visual Studio Code extension allows you to extract text from a PDF file and insert it directly into the active text editor.
Features
- Select and open a PDF file.
- Extracts text content from the PDF.
- Inserts the extracted text at the current cursor position in the active editor.
- Shows appropriate error messages when no PDF is selected or if the extraction fails.
Installation
- Clone this repository or download the source files.
- Open the project folder in Visual Studio Code.
- Run the extension by pressing
F5 (this will open a new VS Code window with the extension loaded).
- To permanently install it, follow https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=doosik71.pdf-text-extractor.
Usage
- Open a text editor in VS Code.
- Run the command
Extract Text From PDF from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) or press Ctrl+Alt+E.
- Select a PDF file from the file dialog that appears.
- The extracted text will be inserted into the currently active text editor at the cursor's position.
Extension Settings
There are no specific settings for this extension.
Known Issues
- Text extraction may not preserve the original formatting or layout from the PDF.
- Some special characters or non-standard encodings in the PDF might not be handled properly.
Contributing
Feel free to submit issues or pull requests to improve the extension.
Release Notes
1.0.3
- Fixed an error that removed all new lines.
1.0.2
- Remove double spaces and trailing spaces in line endings.
1.0.1
- Remove control characters in PDF text.
1.0.0
- Initial release with basic PDF text extraction functionality.
License
This extension is licensed under the MIT License.
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