Why PDFs Are Not Just "Word Documents"
To understand why converting PDF to Text is difficult, one must understand that a PDF is essentially a set of instructions for a printer. Unlike a .docx or .txt file, which stores characters in a logical sequence, a PDF stores text as "glyphs" placed at specific X and Y coordinates on a canvas. When you see a paragraph in a PDF, the computer actually sees individual letters scattered across the page with no inherent knowledge that they belong together in a sentence.
The Cartesian Challenge
Our tool uses a Fuzzy Coordinate Algorithm ($ \Delta Y < \epsilon $). By grouping characters that share a similar vertical position (Y), we can reconstruct lines. By measuring the horizontal distance (X) between characters, we can determine where a word ends and a new space begins. This is why our "Smart Layout" maintains the look of your document better than standard converters.