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https://github.com/azad77/pdf-to-word-django
This is a simple Django web application that allows users to upload a PDF file, convert it to a Word document, and download the converted file. The app utilizes the `pdfplumber` library for extracting text from PDF files and the `python-docx` library for creating Word documents.
https://github.com/azad77/pdf-to-word-django
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This is a simple Django web application that allows users to upload a PDF file, convert it to a Word document, and download the converted file. The app utilizes the `pdfplumber` library for extracting text from PDF files and the `python-docx` library for creating Word documents.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/azad77/pdf-to-word-django
- Owner: Azad77
- Created: 2025-01-27T12:24:59.000Z (15 days ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-27T12:57:12.000Z (15 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-27T13:48:05.177Z (15 days ago)
- Topics: django, python, webapp
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 17.6 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# PDF to Word Converter Django App
This is a simple Django web application that allows users to upload a PDF file, convert it to a Word document, and download the converted file. The app utilizes the `pdfplumber` library for extracting text from PDF files and the `python-docx` library for creating Word documents.
## Features
- Upload a PDF file.
- Extracts text from the PDF using `pdfplumber`.
- Converts the extracted text into a Word document (`.docx` format).
- Allows users to download the converted Word document.
## Technologies Used
- **Django** - A high-level Python web framework.
- **pdfplumber** - A Python library for extracting text from PDF files.
- **python-docx** - A Python library for creating and modifying Word documents.
## Installation
### 1. Clone the Repository
Clone this repository to your local machine:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/pdf-to-word-django.git
cd pdf-to-word-django
```
2. Set Up Virtual Environment
Create a virtual environment and activate it:
```bash
conda create -n pdf_to_word_env python=3.9
conda activate pdf_to_word_env
```
3. Install Dependencies
Install all the required dependencies:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
Make sure to include requirements.txt in your repository, containing the necessary libraries:
```text
django==3.2
pdfplumber==0.5.28
python-docx==0.8.11
```
4. Apply Migrations
Run the database migrations:
```bash
python manage.py makemigrations
python manage.py migrate
```
5. Run the Application Locally
Start the development server:
```bash
python manage.py runserver
```
Visit the app in your browser at http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to test the functionality.
## Usage
1. Navigate to the home page of the app.
2. Upload a PDF file that you want to convert.
3. Click the **"Convert"** button.
4. Once the conversion is complete, the Word document will be available for download.
## Deployment
This application can be deployed on platforms such as **Render** or **Railway**. For deployment instructions, please refer to the respective platform's documentation.
## Contributing
Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests. Contributions are welcome!
### Steps for Contributing:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature (`git checkout -b feature-name`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add feature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature-name`).
5. Create a new Pull Request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Local Testing
Visit the app in your browser at `http://127.0.0.1:8000/` to test the functionality.