Is this OCR converter free?

Yes, you can convert documents using OCR for free without creating an account. Simply upload your file and download the result. For recurring or high-volume OCR processing, you can sign up for a free Parseur account .

Do I need to create an account?

No account is required for the free OCR converter. Upload your document, extract the data, and download the file. For automated or bulk processing, a free Parseur account unlocks full automation capabilities.

What output formats can I download?

You can download your OCR-extracted data as an Excel file, a CSV file, or a JSON file. Excel and CSV are ideal for spreadsheet analysis and database imports, while JSON is best for developers and applications consuming structured data programmatically.

What file types does the OCR converter support?

The converter supports PDFs, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and other common image formats. It works with digitally generated PDFs, scanned documents, photos taken with a phone, and screenshots. Any file containing readable or printed text is supported, in any language or layout.

How accurate is the OCR?

Parseur uses AI-powered OCR trained on millions of documents to deliver high accuracy. For structured documents with consistent layouts, accuracy is very high. For complex or irregular layouts, Parseur's template engine lets you fine-tune the extraction to your exact needs.

How secure is my data?

Your documents are processed securely and not stored after extraction. Parseur adheres to strict data privacy regulations and uses encryption throughout.

How is this different from regular OCR tools?

Most free OCR tools extract raw text from documents, giving you an unstructured wall of characters. Parseur's AI OCR extracts structured data, meaning it understands the document and returns organized fields and tables you can immediately use in a spreadsheet or application. No cleanup needed.

Can I automate OCR processing instead of doing it one file at a time?

Yes. Parseur lets you automate the entire OCR workflow. Send documents via email or API, and connect via Zapier, Make, or Power Automate to push extracted data to any application automatically. Learn more about Parseur's OCR software .

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Automatically Convert Any Document to JSON Using OCR

Stop writing custom OCR scripts to extract data from scanned documents. Upload any PDF or image and Parseur's AI OCR will extract all text fields and tables into a clean, structured JSON file ready for your application or API.

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How to convert a document to JSON using OCR

Turn any scanned document or image into structured data in three simple steps.

Upload your document or image

Upload any PDF or image file from your computer, or simply drag and drop the file into the upload box above.

OCR extracts your data

Our AI OCR engine automatically recognizes and extracts all text fields, tables, and values from your document with high accuracy.

Download the JSON file

Once extracted, download your structured data in your preferred format.

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What data can Parseur's OCR extract?

Parseur's AI OCR engine can extract virtually any structured data from any document or image. Below are some of the most common data types extracted across document types.

Parseur is designed to handle OCR extraction in any language and format, including low-quality scans and handwritten text.

Sample value
Date

DocumentDate

The date printed or written on the document.

2024-01-15
Person's name

IssuerName

The name of the company or individual who issued the document.

ACME Corp
Person's name

RecipientName

The name of the recipient on the document.

John Doe
Address

RecipientAddress

The address of the recipient.

123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
Text (multi-lines)

ReferenceNumber

Any reference, ID, or document number on the document.

REF-20240115-001
Number

TotalAmount

The total monetary amount shown on the document.

$1,250.00
Table (list of items)

LineItems

Tabular rows of items, transactions, or entries in the document.

description quantity unit_price total

Item A 2 $100.00 $200.00
Item B 1 $50.00 $50.00

description	quantity	unit_price	total
Item A	2	$100.00	$200.00
Item B	1	$50.00	$50.00

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All your questions about using our free OCR tool online.

: Yes, you can convert documents using OCR for free without creating an account. Simply upload your file and download the result. For recurring or high-volume OCR processing, you can sign up for a free Parseur account.
: No account is required for the free OCR converter. Upload your document, extract the data, and download the file. For automated or bulk processing, a free Parseur account unlocks full automation capabilities.
: You can download your OCR-extracted data as an Excel file, a CSV file, or a JSON file. Excel and CSV are ideal for spreadsheet analysis and database imports, while JSON is best for developers and applications consuming structured data programmatically.
: The converter supports PDFs, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and other common image formats. It works with digitally generated PDFs, scanned documents, photos taken with a phone, and screenshots. Any file containing readable or printed text is supported, in any language or layout.
: Parseur uses AI-powered OCR trained on millions of documents to deliver high accuracy. For structured documents with consistent layouts, accuracy is very high. For complex or irregular layouts, Parseur's template engine lets you fine-tune the extraction to your exact needs.
: Your documents are processed securely and not stored after extraction. Parseur adheres to strict data privacy regulations and uses encryption throughout.
: Most free OCR tools extract raw text from documents, giving you an unstructured wall of characters. Parseur's AI OCR extracts structured data, meaning it understands the document and returns organized fields and tables you can immediately use in a spreadsheet or application. No cleanup needed.
: Yes. Parseur lets you automate the entire OCR workflow. Send documents via email or API, and connect via Zapier, Make, or Power Automate to push extracted data to any application automatically. Learn more about Parseur's OCR software.

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