Bluebeam Tip: Efficient Text and Data Extraction Techniques in Bluebeam Revu

Extracting text and data from PDFs can significantly streamline your workflow, especially when dealing with large documents. Bluebeam Revu offers powerful tools to efficiently extract information from your PDFs.

Using the Text Selection Tool:

• Open your PDF in Bluebeam Revu.
• Select the Text tool from the toolbar or press Shift+T.
• Click and drag to highlight the desired text.
• Right-click and choose Copy to copy the text to your clipboard.

Exporting to Microsoft Excel, Word, or PowerPoint:

• Go to File > Export.
• Choose the desired format (e.g., Excel Workbook, Word Document, or PowerPoint Presentation).
• Select the pages you wish to export.
• Click OK and choose the save location.

Extracting Data from Forms:

• For PDFs with form fields, data can be exported directly.
• Navigate to Forms > Export Data.
• Choose the location to save the data file (.fdf format).

Batch Extraction:

• Use the Batch feature for multiple documents.
• Go to Batch > Extract.
• Add the files or folders containing PDFs.
• Specify the extraction options and output folder.

Using OCR (Optical Character Recognition):

• For scanned PDFs, use OCR to recognize text.
• Go to Document > OCR.
• Configure settings and click OK to process.

By leveraging these tools in Bluebeam Revu, you can save time and improve data accuracy in your projects.

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