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Hi Hackernews Hi HN, I’m thrilled to share pdf2csv, a lightweight tool for converting tables from PDF files into CSV or XLSX format. It’s particularly handy for right-to-left (RTL) languages like Farsi, Hebrew, and Arabic, ensuring text is extracted correctly and easily reversed when needed. Features: • RTL Language Support: Handles Farsi, Hebrew, and Arabic beautifully with optional text reversal. • Flexible Output: Save tables as CSV or XLSX. • Dual Interface: Use as a Python library or from the CLI. • Powered by Docling: Leveraging the robust Docling library for accurate table extraction

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