Apache Tika

Apache Tika is an open-source software toolkit designed to detect and extract information from various file types, such as documents, images, and audio files. It can analyze files to determine their formats and then retrieve text and metadata contained within them. This capability is useful for organizing, searching, and managing large collections of files, making it easier for applications to utilize information from diverse sources. Tika supports numerous formats and is commonly used in data processing, content management, and search engines to enhance information retrieval and usability.