Optical Character Recognition (OCR) API

Convert images into machine-readable text summaries. Save time and resources through automation of data and text extraction from images.

Automates Data & Text Extraction From Images

The plnia Optical Character Recognition (OCR) API simplifies the process of analyzing an image and extracting text. Convert images into machine-readable text summaries. Save time and resources through automation of data and text extraction from images.

TL;DR: Get automated text and data extraction from images.

OCR is a form of text recognition that takes image-only scanned documents, camera images and other images and converts visual elements into readable text. Efficient use of OCR can lessen time wasted on manual data entry, and also increase efficiency of applications through intelligent categorization and classification.

Text recognition and data extraction

Make use of OCR to quickly and easily convert static images into useful text. This related text can be stored alongside an image to better understand, describe and categorize the image. Additionally, OCR can quickly increase the understanding a of document, including the data it owns, to reduce time spent on manual input and other related manual tasks.

OCR API Quick Facts

  • Quick data reading and text extraction from images.
  • Supported image formats: BMP, GIF JPEG, JPG, PNG.
  • Supported image file size: 3.5MB or less.
  • Minimum image dimensions: 100px x 100px.

OCR API Technical Details

  • REST API: GET or POST requests
  • API access with API key & authentication
  • Monthly limits depend on subscription plan