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 # python-pdf2txt
 
-`python-pdf2txt` is a Dockerized Python application that converts PDF files to editable Word documents. It uses Flask to create a web service that accepts PDF uploads via HTTP requests and returns the converted DOCX files, leveraging OCR technology for text extraction.
+`python-pdf2txt` is a Dockerized Python application designed to convert PDF files into editable Word documents. The application utilizes Flask to expose a web service that handles PDF file uploads through HTTP requests and returns the converted DOCX files using OCR technology.
 
 ## Features
 
-- **PDF to Word Conversion**: Efficiently converts PDF documents into Word format using OCR.
-- **Dockerized Application**: Easy deployment and consistency across different environments.
-- **REST API Interface**: Simple and accessible REST API for uploading PDFs and receiving Word documents.
+- **PDF to Word Conversion**: Transforms PDF documents into DOCX format using advanced OCR capabilities.
+- **Dockerized Application**: Facilitates easy deployment and consistent performance across various environments.
+- **REST API**: Simple API for straightforward integration, supporting PDF uploads and DOCX retrievals.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
 ### Step 1: Clone the Repository
 
-Start by cloning this repository to your local machine:
+Clone the repository to your local machine to get started:
 
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/your-username/python-pdf2txt.git
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 ### Step 2: Build and Run the Docker Container
 
-Build and deploy the application using Docker Compose:
+Use Docker Compose to build and run your container:
 
 ```bash
 docker-compose up --build -d
 ```
-This command will build the Docker image and run the container in detached mode, making the application accessible on localhost:4000.
-Step 3: Convert a PDF to Word
 
-To convert a PDF file to a Word document, execute the following curl command:
+This command constructs the Docker image if it hasn't been built previously and runs the container in detached mode. The service will be available at localhost on port 4000.
+
+### Step 3: Convert a PDF to Word
+
+Convert a PDF to a Word document by executing the following curl command:
 
 ```bash
 curl -X POST -F "file=@path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf" http://localhost:4000/upload-pdf --output converted.docx
 ```
-Ensure you replace path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf with the actual path to the PDF file you wish to convert. The resulting Word document will be saved as converted.docx.
+
+Make sure to replace `path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf` with the actual path to the PDF you intend to convert. The output will be saved as `converted.docx`.
 
 ### Step 4: View Application Logs
 
-Monitor the application's operations in real-time by viewing the logs:
+To track the application's processes in real-time, you can view the logs:
 
 ```bash
 tail -f ./logs/*
 ```
-This command will display ongoing log outputs, providing insights into the application's processing activities.
+
+This command tails the log files, offering a live view into the application’s operational logs.
+
+## Additional Configuration
+
+The application uses environment variables for additional configurations, such as the Tesseract data prefix, which can be adjusted in the `docker-compose.yml` file to suit your setup needs.