PDF Skill
by Anthropic
A reference skill for processing PDF files, including extraction and document assembly.
Skills
PDF Skill
Added 17 May 2026
Our take
File-based PDF work in an assistant with the required tools.
Choose something else if: you expect every scanned document to yield accurate text without checking.
What it does
A reference skill for processing PDF files, including extraction and document assembly.
Why consider it
- Covers extraction, merging and other PDF operations.
- Provides guidance for scanned documents and forms.
What to watch for
- Scans and complex layouts require extra verification.
- Runtime dependencies and licence terms apply.
Cost and deployment
Host/model usage and licence terms apply.
Runs in the assistant's file-processing environment.
Plan prices and availability change. Check the linked documentation before committing.
Start here
Load the official skill in a compatible environment.
A first task to try
Extract a table from a public one-page PDF. Compare each cell with the original page.
Suggested exercise, not an installation test. We reviewed the linked documentation; no host compatibility is implied.
Sources and review
Sources checked 18 October 2026. A source review confirms what the documentation describes. It does not certify security, performance or a successful installation. Read our method.
Other options to understand
Related tools can solve different parts of the same job. Compare fit before treating them as replacements.
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