Render PDF to CSV in Android Apps

Transform PDF to CSV within Android applications without requiring Microsoft® Excel or Adobe® Acrobat Reader

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You can integrate PDF to CSV conversion feature within your android applications in two step process. Firstly, by using Aspose.PDF for Android via Java you can covert PDF to XLSX. Secondly, you can convert XLSX to CSV by using Powerful Spreadsheet Processing API Aspose.Cells for Android via Java . Both APIs come under Aspose.Total for Android via Java product family.

Android API to Render PDF to CSV

  1. Open PDF file using Document class
  2. Convert PDF to XLSX by using save method
  3. Load XLSX document by using Workbook class
  4. Save the document to CSV format using save method

Get Started with Android via Java APIs

You can easily use Aspose.Total for Android via Java directly from Maven and install Aspose.PDF for Android via Java and Aspose.Cells for Android via Java in your applications.

Alternatively, you can get a ZIP file from downloads .

Get XMP Metadata of PDF File in Android Apps

Aspose.PDF for Android via Java allows you to access a PDF file’s XMP metadata. In order to get the metadata, create a Document object and open the input PDF file and use the getMetadata() property to get the metadata.

Protect CSV Document in Android via Java

Aspose.Cells for Android via Java supports protecting your CSV file depending upon your needs. In order to protect your document you can use protectSharedWorkbook method of Workbook class.

Explore PDF Conversion Options with Android

Convert PDF to DOCM (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)
Convert PDF to DOT (Microsoft Word Template Files)
Convert PDF to DOTM (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)
Convert PDF to DOTX (Microsoft Word Template File)
Convert PDF to FLATOPC (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)
Convert PDF to GIF (Graphical Interchange Format)
Convert PDF to MARKDOWN (Lightweight Markup Language)
Convert PDF to ODT (OpenDocument Text File Format)
Convert PDF to OTT (OpenDocument Template)
Convert PDF to PCL (Printer Command Language)
Convert PDF to PS (PostScript File)
Convert PDF to RTF (Rich Text Format)
Convert PDF to WORDML (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)
Convert PDF to XAMLFLOW (Microsoft's Power Automate)
Convert PDF to DIF (Data Interchange Format)
Convert PDF to EXCEL (Spreadsheet File Formats)
Convert PDF to FODS (OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet)
Convert PDF to MD (Markdown Language)
Convert PDF to ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)
Convert PDF to SXC (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)
Convert PDF to TSV (Tab-separated Values)
Convert PDF to TXT (Text Document)
Convert PDF to XLAM (Excel Macro-Enabled Add-In)
Convert PDF to XLSB (Excel Binary Workbook)
Convert PDF to XLSM (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
Convert PDF to XLT (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)
Convert PDF to XLTM (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
Convert PDF to XLTX (Excel Template)
Convert PDF to ODP (OpenDocument Presentation Format)
Convert PDF to OTP (OpenDocument Standard Format)
Convert PDF to POT (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Files)
Convert PDF to POTM (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
Convert PDF to POTX (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
Convert PDF to POWERPOINT (Presentation Files)
Convert PDF to PPS (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Convert PDF to PPSM (Macro-enabled Slide Show)
Convert PDF to PPSX (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Convert PDF to PPT (PowerPoint Presentation)
Convert PDF to PPTM (Macro-enabled Presentation File)

What is PDF File Format?

PDF, or Portable Document Format, is a file format designed for presenting documents in a manner that remains consistent across various software applications, hardware devices, and operating systems. Each PDF file contains a comprehensive description of a fixed-layout document, encompassing text, fonts, graphics, and other necessary information for accurate display. Initially developed by Adobe Systems in the early 1990s, PDF served as a means to share computer documents while preserving text formatting and inline images.

PDF files are typically generated using software like Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF creation tools. Presently, PDF has become an open standard governed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standardization ensures compatibility and interoperability across different platforms and systems. To view PDF files, users can utilize free software such as Adobe Reader or other PDF viewers available.

One of the significant advantages of PDF is its platform independence, allowing seamless viewing and printing on a wide range of devices and operating systems. Regardless of the hardware or software used, the document’s layout and content will remain intact. This universal accessibility has contributed to the popularity of PDF as a preferred format for sharing and distributing documents across diverse platforms and systems.

PDF’s capability to encapsulate a complete document, including text, fonts, graphics, and formatting, makes it a reliable choice for various applications. Whether it’s sharing important reports, publishing e-books, distributing forms, or delivering professional presentations, PDF ensures consistent document rendering and reliable preservation of content across different environments.

What is CSV File Format?

A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is a commonly used format for storing tabular data, resembling a spreadsheet or database. It consists of data separated by commas, where each row represents a record. CSV files can be opened in text editors like Microsoft Notepad or Apple TextEdit, as well as spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers.

When opened in a text editor, CSV data is displayed in a table format. Columns are separated by commas, and each row is separated by a new line. The first row, known as the header row, contains column names.

CSV files allow for easy data exchange between different applications. Data can be exported from spreadsheet programs like Excel or Numbers and saved in a CSV format. Similarly, CSV files can be imported into these programs, allowing data to be transferred from one system to another.

CSV files offer flexibility and compatibility due to their simple and universal structure. They are widely used for data migration, sharing information across platforms, and integrating data from various sources. The straightforward nature of CSV files makes them accessible for data manipulation, analysis, and processing by both humans and computer systems.