How to Convert Quote to CSV using PHP

In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert a quote into CSV in PHP using PDF.co Web API.

1. PHP and HTML Source Code
2. Start Apache Server
3. Run Program
4. Conversion Result
5. PDF to CSV Demo

Here’s the source PDF file and converted CSV output.

Step 1: PHP and HTML Source Code

To begin, let’s copy the PHP and the HTML source code here. Save it in a folder inside the /www or /htdocs directory depending on whether you are using XAMPP or WampServer.

Step 2: Start Apache Server

Next, start the Apache server in your control panel so we can run the program on our local machine.

Step 3: Run Program

Now, let’s run the program.

• In your browser, type in localhost/Name of folder/HTML file.
• Next, add your API Key. You can get the API key in your PDF.co dashboard here.
• Then, input your source PDF file and click the Proceed button to send a request.

Step 4: Conversion Result

Great! Our program was a success. Click the temporary URL to view the output.

Step 5: PDF to CSV Demo

Here’s the PDF to CSV in action.

In this tutorial, you learned how to convert a quote into CSV using PHP. You learned how to use the PDF.co Web API to convert PDF into CSV. You also learned how to set up the code samples to get the converted output.