Robotic Process Automation - UiPath RPA Developer Masterclass - PDF Automation - Part 1

This video tutorial explores various methods for extracting data from PDF files using UiPath. It covers setting up UiPath for PDF activities, using the Read PDF Text activity for text extraction, employing the Read PDF with OCR activity for extracting text from images, and utilizing the screen scraping method. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of choosing the right method based on the content of the PDF and highlights the limitations of OCR technology.

What are the two categories of methods for extracting data from PDF files mentioned in the video?

Describe the process of using the 'read PDF text' activity in UiPath.

What is the purpose of the 'read PDF with OCR' activity?

Explain the significance of the OCR engine in the context of PDF data extraction.

What challenges can affect the quality of OCR output when extracting text from images in PDFs?

How does the screen scraping tool in UiPath differ from the PDF reading activities?

What are the three techniques for extracting larger pieces of text from a PDF as mentioned in the video?