What are the pros and cons of using OCR vs. parsing for PDF data extraction?
PDF files are widely used for storing and sharing information, but extracting data from them can be challenging. Depending on the format and quality of the PDF, you may need to use different methods to access the data you need. In this article, we will compare two common methods of PDF data extraction: optical character recognition (OCR) and parsing. We will explain what they are, how they work, and what are their pros and cons.