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Automate Text Extraction from PDFs & Images to CSV Using n8n (No Manual Data Entry!) 🚀
Are you still manually extracting text from PDFs and images? What if you could automate the entire process and get structured CSV files instantly?
In this article, I’ll walk you through how I built an end-to-end automation using n8n and AI-powered tools like Google Vertex AI and OpenRouter AI API to extract text and store it in a CSV — without manual intervention. Say goodbye to repetitive data entry!
What is n8n? Why Use It for Automation?
n8n (nodemation) is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows you to create no-code or low-code integrations between different apps and services. Think of it as a powerful alternative to Zapier, but with more flexibility and self-hosting capabilities.
Why Choose n8n?
✅ Open-source & Self-hostable — Full control over your automation
✅ Low-code / No-code — Even non-programmers can create workflows
✅ Supports APIs & Webhooks — Easily integrates with external services
✅ Scalable & Flexible — Works with databases, cloud storage, AI models, and more
