Clean Mode vs Exact Mode Explained | Rune

Rune's PDF Text Extractor offers two extraction modes: Clean and Exact. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right one for your needs.

Clean Mode

What It Does

• Removes line breaks within paragraphs
• Cleans up headers and footers
• Eliminates extra spaces
• Creates continuous, readable text

Best For

• Copying text for editing
• Creating readable notes
• Preparing text for other applications
• Content repurposing

Example Output

Original PDF:

The quick brown fox
jumps over the lazy
dog. Page 1

Clean Mode Output:

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Exact Mode

What It Does

• Preserves original layout
• Maintains spacing and positioning
• Keeps line breaks as they appear
• Retains document structure

Best For

• Preserving table alignment
• Maintaining formatted content
• Layout verification
• Structured data extraction

Example Output

Original PDF:

The quick brown fox
jumps over the lazy
dog. Page 1

Exact Mode Output:

The quick brown fox
jumps over the lazy
dog. Page 1

Mode Comparison

Aspect	Clean Mode	Exact Mode
Readability	Optimized	As original
Layout	Removed	Preserved
Headers/Footers	Removed	Included
Line Breaks	Cleaned	Preserved
Best For	Editing	Formatting

When to Use Each

Use Clean Mode When:

• You need text for essays or documents
• Formatting doesn't matter
• You want easy-to-read output
• Pasting into other applications

Use Exact Mode When:

• Tables need to stay aligned
• Layout is important
• You need to match the original
• Structured data extraction

Switching Modes

You can try both modes on the same document:

1. Extract with Clean Mode.
2. Review result.
3. If layout matters, try Exact Mode.

The upload is preserved, so switching is instant.

Conclusion

Clean Mode streamlines; Exact Mode preserves. Choose based on your use case. Rune's PDF Text Extractor gives you both options for maximum flexibility.