Convert PDF to JSON-Meta using PDF.co and Zapier

Sep 2, 2024·3 Minutes Read

In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert PDF to JSON-Meta using PDF.co and Zapier. We will use the sample PDF invoice in this tutorial.

IN THIS TUTORIAL

Step 1: Create Zap

To begin, let’s start by creating a Zap.

Step 2: App and Action Event

Next, select the PDF.co app and choose the PDF to Anything Converter for the action event.

Step 3: PDF.co Configuration

Let’s set up the PDF.co configuration.

In the Output Format field, select the JSON (AI-powered advanced JSON converter) format.
In the PDF URL field, enter the source file URL.
In the Pages field, enter the list of pages. Type 0 for page 1.
In the Name field, type in your desired JSON output file name.
In the Inline Output field, set to true return data as inline and set to false return link to the output file.

After setting up, click the Test and Review button.

Step 4: Test Result

Excellent! The PDF.co has successfully processed our requests. You can copy the URL and paste it to your browser address to view the output.

Step 5: JSON-Meta Output

Here’s the converted output in JSON-Meta format.

In this tutorial, you learned how to convert PDF to JSON-Meta using PDF.co and Zapier. You learned how to set up the PDF to Anything Converter to run the Zapier successfully. You also learned how to use the PDF.co Web API to convert PDF files to JSON-Meta format.