PDF to Text Converter

A simple macOS application that converts PDF files to text format.

Download

You can download the latest version of the app from the Releases page.

Installation

1. Download the PDF to Text.app file from the Releases page
2. Move the app to your Applications folder
3. Right-click (or Control-click) the app and select "Open"
4. If you see a security warning, click "Open" in the dialog box

Usage

1. Launch the app
2. Click "Select PDF" to choose a PDF file
3. Click "Convert" to start the conversion
4. The converted text will be saved in the same directory as the original PDF file

Requirements

• macOS 10.13 or later
• Intel or Apple Silicon Mac

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Make sure you're using a supported version of macOS
2. Try moving the app to your Applications folder
3. If you see a security warning, you may need to allow the app in System Preferences > Security & Privacy

Development

If you want to build the app yourself:

1. Clone this repository
2. Create a virtual environment: python3 -m venv venv
3. Activate the virtual environment: source venv/bin/activate
4. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
5. Build the app: pyinstaller pdf-to-text.spec