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Integrate reliable Document AI in your automation workflows with just a few lines of code

Easily convert unstructured documents into clean, structured data with a high-performance OCR and document processing API—built for speed, accuracy, and seamless integration into your stack.
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Pick the OCR service you can rely on

Eliminate inconsistent OCR results, complex integrations, and fragmented tools. ABBYY Document AI API is purpose-built to deliver reliable and consistent data extraction for enterprises. Backed by over 35 years of expertise and trusted by organizations worldwide, we provide the dependable results your essential business processes demand.

Seamless APIs, built for developers and business-critical document automation

Precision you can count on
Built for developers
Automation at scale
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Ready to scale
Built by experts, trusted by engineers
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Key capabilities

Image-to-text conversion

Extract searchable text from documents using state-of-the-art OCR technology. Supports multiple languages including English, German, French, Japanese, and Chinese, as well as multilingual documents. Text is delivered in structured JSON or text-only JSON formats.

Pre-trained field extraction

Access pre-trained extraction models designed for critical documents, including invoices, receipts, waybills, "proof-of" documents, and tax forms. Simplify integration into downstream workflows without additional training.

Document conversion

Transform scans and images of documents into searchable formats like PDF, PDF/A-3a, or HTML for greater versatility and usability.

Developer-friendly integration

Leverage SDKs available in Python, C#, TypeScript, and Java. Our intuitive API and developer-friendly and intuitive documentation ensure smooth setup and easy collaboration.

Data consistency and compliance

Benefit from a platform designed to preserve data integrity and support regulatory compliance, ensuring process transparency.

Purpose-built for business process automation

Build workflows tailored to your business needs. Designed specifically for automation teams, our API handles multi-language, handwritten, and complex document layouts with ease.

How to use the API

  • Sign up and create an API key
  • Upload and process documents
  • Output structured data

Sign up and create an API key

Register for free, generate your unique API key, and start developing immediately without lengthy onboarding.

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Upload and process documents

Send your business documents to the API for processing using SDKs or direct API calls.

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Output structured data

Receive reliable and structured data as JSON to feed directly into your automation or AI workflows.

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Intelligent document processing pipeline

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Document input
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Image enhancement
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OCR / ICR
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Document classification & assembly
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Data extraction & validation
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Human in the loop & continuous learning
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Data output

Quality analytics

The advanced quality analytics provided by ABBYY Document AI provide a clear understanding of your document processing performance and track improvements in straight-through processing rates over time. With actionable insights and tailored recommendations, you can pinpoint the root causes of problems and take effective actions to improve data extraction quality of the models for superior business outcomes within your IDP workflow.

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Learn more about IDP and OCR

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Code Smarter, Not Harder: Document Processing Is Solved

Get the right tools for faster development and greater success. Benefit from ABBYY’s pre-trained models, intuitive APIs, and detailed documentation.

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Choosing OCR Technology: Key Considerations for Software Developers

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Beyond Basic OCR: What Developers Really Need

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Blog

Code Smarter, Not Harder: Document Processing Is Solved

Get the right tools for faster development and greater success. Benefit from ABBYY’s pre-trained models, intuitive APIs, and detailed documentation.

Read the article
Webpage
Blog

Choosing OCR Technology: Key Considerations for Software Developers

Not all OCRs are created equally, so choosing the right one can still be a headache. Discover key points to keep in mind, including considerations for open source models, limitations of LLMs, and pricing.

Read the article
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Intelligent Enterprise

Beyond Basic OCR: What Developers Really Need

Choosing the right OCR solution comes down to what your work demands: accuracy, scalability, affordability, and dependable developer support.

Read the article

Document AI API—frequently asked questions

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