Pdf Reader FAQs

Question 1

What is Pdf Reader?

Accepted Answer

Pdf Reader is a server-based tool that extracts text and images from PDF files. It also includes OCR support for scanned documents, allowing you to extract text from images within PDFs.

Question 2

Where should I place my PDF files?

Accepted Answer

Place your PDF files inside the `pdf_resources/` directory or provide an absolute path to the file when using the API.

Question 3

What are the key features of Pdf Reader?

Accepted Answer

Key features include text extraction from standard PDFs, OCR text recognition for scanned PDFs, image extraction as Base64 encoded data, and a web debugging interface for easy testing.

Question 4

How do I install and run Pdf Reader?

Accepted Answer

You can install Pdf Reader using pip with the command `pip install pymupdf mcp`. After installation, run the `txt_server.py` script using `python txt_server.py`.

Question 5

How do I use the OCR feature?

Accepted Answer

The OCR feature requires a MuPDF build with OCR support or external OCR libraries. Use the `read_by_ocr` tool via the web interface or command line, providing the file path, page range, and language.

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