Pdf automating workflows

Hey everyone, I keep hearing my coworkers talk about automating PDF workflows to save time, especially with tools like Apryse, but I’m wondering, how useful is it really in practice?

I get the idea of automating tasks like extracting text and data from large reports, auto-redacting sensitive information for compliance, and using OCR to make scanned documents searchable. It also seems helpful for things like batch merging and splitting PDFs or automating e-signature requests, but I’m curious whether it actually makes a significant impact on workflow efficiency.

For those of you who have implemented PDF automation, does it truly reduce manual work, or does it come with its own set of challenges? Are there limitations or things that don’t work as smoothly as expected?

Would love to hear from anyone who’s set up a PDF automation system, what’s been the biggest benefit (or challenge)? Is it worth the investment of time and resources?