PDF.ai

The platform includes several key features:

• Parse Documents: Advanced OCR and layout detection transform PDFs into structured JSON with headings, paragraphs, tables, and figures.
• Extract Fields: AI-powered field extraction with custom prompts to pull specific data points like names, dates, and amounts.
• Split Documents: Intelligently split PDFs into sections, with the ability to define custom sections for automatic separation.
• Chat with PDFs: Users can ask questions and get answers from their documents.
• API Access: A single REST endpoint turns any PDF into structured data, with responses in under 5 seconds for most documents. No SDK required, just an API key and a URL.

PDF.ai is suitable for various use cases, including:

• Automation: Integrating PDF parsing and data extraction into automated workflows.
• Data Extraction: Pulling specific information from invoices, contracts, or forms.
• Document Management: Splitting large PDFs into sections for easier handling.
• Question Answering: Chatting with PDFs to quickly find information or get summaries.
• Hobby Projects: The free plan allows testing and building small projects without cost.

PDF.ai offers a free plan with 200 credits per month, which includes access to all APIs and no credit card required. Paid plans start at $49 per month for 3,000 credits, with higher tiers offering more credits at lower per-credit rates. Custom plans are available for higher credit needs.