OCRSpace
The OCR.space Online OCR service converts scans or (smartphone) images of text documents into editable files by using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The OCR software also can get text from PDF . Our Online OCR service is free to use, no registration necessary. Just upload your image files.
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Build and run workflows using the OCRSpace API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,000+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.
Overview#
The OCRSpace API enables text extraction from images and PDFs, converting various image formats into editable and searchable data. This service is a game-changer for automating document handling processes, where the need to digitize content is crucial. Pipedream's platform allows for seamless integration of OCRSpace's capabilities with various apps to streamline workflows, such as organizing documents, populating databases, or even triggering event-driven actions based on the extracted content.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
ocrspace: {
type: "app",
app: "ocrspace",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://api.ocr.space/parse/imageurl`,
params: {
apikey: `${this.ocrspace.$auth.apikey}`,
url: `image_url_goes_here`,
},
})
},
})
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Example Use Cases#
Automated Invoice Processing: Scan and extract data from uploaded invoices using OCRSpace, then use Pipedream to send the extracted data to accounting software like QuickBooks for reconciliation and archiving. This workflow can reduce manual data entry and speed up the accounting process.
Digital Document Archival System: Convert paper documents into searchable text with OCRSpace. With Pipedream, you can then store the extracted text in a database like Airtable or Google Sheets, and even initiate a backup to cloud storage solutions such as Dropbox or Google Drive, creating an organized, searchable archive.
Event Registration Via Business Card Scans: Use OCRSpace to gather contact information from scanned business cards at events. Pipedream can then automatically populate the data into a CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce, and trigger a follow-up email sequence via an email marketing platform like Mailchimp, enhancing lead management and engagement.
Authentication#
OCRSpace uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your OCRSpace account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to OCRSpace APIs in both code and no-code steps.
In order to get an API Key, you need to register here for your free OCR API key. Then follow the instructions that are sent to the email you provided when registering.