# How does the PDF Form Source differ from the Report Source in Astera?

The *PDF Form Source* in Astera is used to extract data from PDF files only, whereas the *Report Source* in Astera extracts data from unstructured files (including .txt and PDF files) using a report model.

With PDF Form Source, you need to provide the file path in the properties to extract your data.

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However, with [Report Source](https://documentation.astera.com/astera-data-stack-v10/dataflows/sources/report-source), first you point the path to a source file and then to a corresponding report model which will serve as an extraction template.

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