Web Scraping and Data Extraction - PDF Invoice Parser

 

Notes:

• Problem Solved: Extracts structured data (like totals, dates) from PDF invoices.

• Customization Benefits: Works with invoice templates or billing automation systems.

• Further Adoption: Connect to accounting software or ERP platforms.

Python Code:

import pdfplumber

def extract_invoice_data(pdf_path):

    with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf:

        text = pdf.pages[0].extract_text()

    lines = text.split('\n')

    data = {}

    for line in lines:

        if "Invoice Number" in line:

            data['invoice_number'] = line.split(":")[-1].strip()

        elif "Total Amount" in line:

            data['total_amount'] = line.split(":")[-1].strip()

        elif "Date" in line:

            data['date'] = line.split(":")[-1].strip()

    return data

# Example usage

# print(extract_invoice_data("invoice_sample.pdf"))