PDF Indexed Search
Unlock fast, precise search within documents
Our PDF search function text library gives users fast search results across thousands of PDFs, enabling easy text extraction and smooth access to content on iOS, Android, and other platforms.
How it works
Near-instant search across 1,000s of PDFs
Deliver blazing-fast, reliable search results across multiple PDF documents, even when handling large volumes. Our PDF search function library makes it easy to implement efficient, cross-platform PDF text search in just a few steps.
Step 1
Index your PDFs to make text content easily searchable.
Step 2
Implement our SQLite-based full-text search engine for near-instant results, even on mobile devices.
Step 3
Enable seamless search across PDF documents on iOS, Android, and desktop platforms with a consistent and powerful user experience.
KEY FEATURES
Help your users get — and stay — on top of their documents
Equip your app with powerful tools for fast, accurate text extraction and efficient search across documents.
Fast text extraction
Our advanced text extraction engine ensures near-instant results by identifying searchable text across a wide variety of PDF document types and formats, helping you build faster, smarter search functionality.
Our advanced text extraction engine ensures near-instant results by identifying searchable text across a wide variety of PDF document types and formats, helping you build faster, smarter search functionality.
Near-instant results
Leverage SQLite-based full-text search for efficient indexing and retrieval of content. Achieve near-instant search results on thousands of documents, even in mobile environments with limited resources.
Leverage SQLite-based full-text search for efficient indexing and retrieval of content. Achieve near-instant search results on thousands of documents, even in mobile environments with limited resources.
Cross-document search
Offer users seamless cross-platform PDF text search. Efficiently search through large collections of PDFs on iPhone, Android, and desktop devices, ensuring no document goes unnoticed.
Offer users seamless cross-platform PDF text search. Efficiently search through large collections of PDFs on iPhone, Android, and desktop devices, ensuring no document goes unnoticed.
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Benefits
Accelerate document retrieval
Enable your users to search and find content quickly across thousands of PDF documents, no matter the device or platform. Near-instant results make content discovery seamless and fast.
Scale with confidence
Implement a solution that handles vast PDF repositories with ease. Whether you're dealing with thousands of PDFs or varying document formats, our SDK delivers consistent performance across all use cases.
Deliver seamless cross-platform search
Allow users to search PDFs effortlessly on any device. With compatibility across iOS, Android, and hybrid platforms, your app can offer a unified and powerful document search experience across environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary function of Nutrient’s indexed search SDK?
The SDK enables near-instant search results across thousands of PDF documents by indexing their text content, in turn facilitating smooth text extraction and seamless access to information on platforms like iOS, Android, and desktop environments.
How does the SDK achieve fast search performance across large document collections?
By utilizing an SQLite-based full-text search engine, the SDK efficiently indexes and retrieves content, ensuring rapid search results, even in mobile environments with limited resources.
Is the SDK compatible with various platforms and development environments?
Yes, the SDK supports cross-platform integration, allowing developers to implement PDF text search functionality on iOS, Android, and desktop platforms, ensuring a consistent user experience across devices.
What steps are involved in implementing the indexed search SDK?
The implementation involves indexing your PDFs to make text content easily searchable, integrating the SQLite-based full-text search engine for efficient indexing and retrieval, and enabling seamless search across PDF documents on various platforms.
Can the SDK handle complex search queries, such as those involving annotations or specific metadata?
Yes. The SDK’s advanced text extraction engine can identify searchable text across a wide variety of PDF document types and formats, allowing for complex search queries that can include annotations or specific metadata.
How does the SDK ensure scalability when dealing with extensive PDF repositories?
The SDK is designed to handle vast PDF repositories efficiently, delivering consistent performance across various use cases, making it suitable for applications requiring large-scale document management.
Does the SDK offer customization options for the search user interface?
Yes. Developers can customize the search form to match their application’s look and feel, ensuring seamless integration and a cohesive user experience.
Knowledge center
PDF search function
What is a PDF search function?
A PDF search function is a software module that enables fast and efficient text searching across multiple PDF documents. Nutrient’s PDF search SDK leverages an SQLite-based full-text search engine to deliver near-instant results across thousands of documents, allowing for seamless text retrieval and cross-document search.
- Provides full-text search across large PDF document collections.
- Ensures near-instant search results with minimal processing delay.
- Integrates easily with web, mobile, and server environments.
- Supports cross-platform search across iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.
- Enables smooth content discovery, even with limited device resources.
How to choose the right PDF search function library?
When selecting a PDF search function library, it’s important to prioritize speed, accuracy, and scalability. Consider these key factors:
- Search accuracy — Ensure the SDK can accurately index and retrieve text from a variety of PDF formats.
- Search speed — Look for near-instant retrieval, even when handling large document repositories.
- Cross-platform compatibility — Prioritize solutions that support iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.
- Scalability for large repositories — Assess the library’s ability to handle thousands of documents.
- Ease of API integration — Choose a library that integrates effortlessly with your existing application.
What are the best solutions to solve my PDF search problem?
To deliver fast and reliable search functionality, you’ll need a solution that balances speed, scalability, and cross-platform performance, and Nutrient’s PDF search SDK is an industry leader.
- Nutrient SDK — Provides SQLite-based full-text search with near-instant results.
- Apryse (PDFTron) SDK — Offers fast text search but may require additional configuration for batch indexing.
- Adobe Acrobat SDK — Suitable for basic search functionality but lacks advanced indexing options.
- iText PDF SDK — Provides search features but is less efficient in high-volume document searches.
What are the benefits of using Nutrient’s PDF search function?
Nutrient’s PDF search SDK enhances document retrieval by offering near-instant search results, scalable performance, and seamless cross-platform compatibility.
- Fast and accurate text search — Retrieve relevant text instantly, even in large PDF collections.
- Scalable across large repositories — Handle high document volumes efficiently.
- Cross-platform support — Ensure a consistent search experience on iOS, Android, and desktop.
- Seamless integration with your application — Embed search functionality with minimal effort.
- Improved content discovery — Help users find relevant information quickly and easily.
How does Nutrient’s SDK compare to other PDF search solutions?
Nutrient’s PDF search SDK stands out by delivering superior speed, scalability, and search accuracy across multiple platforms, making it the go-to choice for developers.
- Near-instant search results — Powered by SQLite-based full-text indexing for fast retrieval.
- Better cross-platform performance — Ensures seamless search across mobile, web, and desktop.
- Higher scalability for large datasets — Manages thousands of documents effortlessly.
- Advanced search capabilities — Supports exact matches, partial phrases, and pattern-based searches.
- Developer-friendly APIs — Simplifies integration with comprehensive guides and documentation.