Extract text from PPTX files as string or JSON.
bash
npm i pptx-text-parser
`$3
This module requires the following dependencies:
- JSZip
- saxUsage
To extract the text as a string, use:
javascript
const pptxTextParser = require('pptx-text-parser');pptxTextParser('path/to/pptx/file.pptx', _mode="text")
.then((text) => {
console.log(text)
return true;
}) .catch((err) => {
console.log(err);
return false;
});
`To extract the text as a JSON object, use:
javascript
const pptxTextParser = require('pptx-text-parser');pptxTextParser('path/to/pptx/file.pptx', _mode="json")
.then((textJSON) => {
console.log(textJSON);
})
.catch((err) => {
console.log(err);
});
`Testing
Note: The contents of the file were generated using OpenAI's ChatGPT.You can test the module on the
sample.pptx file like so:
`javascript
let sampleFilepath = "./sample.pptx";
parse(sampleFilepath, _mode="text").then((result) => {
console.log(result);
});
`Switch
to "json" to get the output as a JSON object.
Sample Output
Note: The output is truncated for brevity.
Text
`javascript
"""
---
Slide 0How giving more pets and treats to dogs can help avert the global climate crisis
Buzo
---
Slide 1
Introduction
Hello everyone, my name is Buzo and today I will be discussing how giving more pets and treats to dogs can help avert the global climate crisis. Dogs are often considered man's best friend, but they can also be a valuable ally in the fight against climate change. Let's explore how this can be possible.
---
Slide 2
The Benefits of Owning a Dog
Owning a dog has numerous benefits for both the owner and the environment. Dogs provide companionship and improve mental and physical health, leading to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Furthermore, dogs can reduce household waste and energy consumption through their natural behaviors and habits.
...
"""
`
JSON
javascript
{
'Slide 0': 'How giving more pets and treats to dogs can help avert the global climate crisis\n' +
'Buzo',
'Slide 1': 'Introduction\n' +
"Hello everyone, my name is Buzo and today I will be discussing how giving more pets and treats to dogs can help avert the global climate crisis. Dogs are often considered man's best friend, but they can also be a valuable ally in the fight against climate change. Let's explore how this can be possible.",
'Slide 2': 'The Benefits of Owning a Dog\n' +
'Owning a dog has numerous benefits for both the owner and the environment. Dogs provide companionship and improve mental and physical health, leading to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Furthermore, dogs can reduce household waste and energy consumption through their natural behaviors and habits.',
...
}
``