PDF files are great for sharing information but not so much for editing or analyzing data. With hundreds of invoices, reports, or forms stored as PDFs, a requirement to extract structured data to analyze it in Excel spreadsheets could sound frustrating, right? That is where programmatically converting PDFs to Excel comes to the rescue. If you are a Node.js developer, this tutorial will help you learn how to effortlessly convert PDF to XLSX using Node.js Cloud SDK.
Steps to Convert PDF to XLSX using Node.js REST API
- Sign up and get your API credentials from the GroupDocs Cloud Dashboard
- Import and set up GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud Node.js SDK
- Configure the API credentials and create a ConvertApi instance
- Initialize a ConvertSettings class object and set up the input/output files
- Create an object of ConvertDocumentRequest
- Perform the PDF to XLSX conversion using the convertDocument method
The process is straightforward, requiring just a few API calls and minimal code, making it ideal for rapid Node.js application development. Pulling tabular data from PDFs into Excel spreadsheets saves time and ensures accuracy. Developers can fully use the cloud-based Node.js API’s automation potential to automate repetitive tasks like financial analysis, reporting, or data validation. Convert PDF files on macOS, Windows, or Linux seamlessly with Node.js PDF to Excel conversion apps.
Code to Convert PDF to XLSX using Node.js REST API
For your data-intensive dashboard or document workflow automation, converting PDFs to Excel (XLSX) in Node.js is a must-have capability for modern app developers. GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud Node.js SDK helps you integrate this functionality flawlessly into your PDF converter apps. With Excel’s structured format, you can perform data calculations, create charts, and automate processes more effectively.
Are you looking to expand your document conversion capabilities? Check out our article on Converting PDF to Word (DOCX) Using Node.js REST API.