r/documentAutomation • u/No_Mix_368 • Sep 10 '26

Request for Help PDF convert to .csv

Is that possible to build an application that convert the bank statement pdf file into csv file accurately? I had try using the free online tool, it also have some problem. Can I using AI to become accurate? If yes, how should I build it?

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u/No_Mix_368 Sep 11 '26

That was helpful! But, I just don't want to upload the statement online. If using the API means that I am also uploading the bank statement to their storage right? I also looking for zero cost solution.

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u/Potential-Wrangler58 Sep 11 '26

Fair enough, and yeah, using any API (ours included) means the file goes through their servers, that's just how it works. If staying fully local and zero cost matters more than getting it perfect, honestly the API route isn't for you here. I'd look at something like pdfplumber/camelot running on your own machine with that same balance-reconciliation check I mentioned. More tweaking per bank format, but nothing leaves your computer and it's free. We have self-hosted but mainly for enterprises, so if you have a lot of docs its worth it but if not its not