# Getting Information from a PDF

### Overview

There are several ways to get or extract data from a PDF in Kognitos. The procedures listed below are the most basic methods. For a more advanced method, refer to the [**extract data**](https://docs.kognitos.com/legacy/legacy-experience/automation-areas/summary-1/converting-a-file-to-pdf/broken-reference) procedure.

### Getting a Label

This procedure allows you to retrieve a specific label from a PDF.

```kog
get the pdf
get the pdf's label where
    the label is "Invoice Number"
```

### Getting a Field

This procedure allows you to retrieve a specific field from a PDF.

```kog
get the pdf
get the pdf's field where
    the field contains "Date"
```