Data Extraction API

Flexible plans for document parsing at scale

Parse PDFs, scans, images, and Office files into spatial JSON or Markdown. Start free and choose the processing mode that fits your workflow.

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How credits work

Credits are consumed per page processed. The mode you choose determines how many credits each page costs.

text
1 credits / page

Plain text extraction powered by Document Engine. Only supports markdown output.

structure
1.5 credits / page

OCR-backed structured extraction with spatial element output.

understand
9 credits / page

Deeper document analysis with structured extraction and semantic enrichment.

agentic
18 credits / page

AI-powered analysis for complex documents that need visual reasoning and self-correction.

Pricing resources

Evaluate Data Extraction API pricing and integration readiness

Dedicated pricing pages:

Processor API pricing For credit-based document processing plans
Accessibility API pricing For PDF/UA auto-tagging and validation quotas
Viewer API pricing For viewer-session pricing and embedded document viewing

Data Extraction API resources:

Data Extraction API overview
Security overview
Privacy policy

Frequently asked questions

What is a credit?

Credits are the unit of consumption for the Data Extraction API. Each page processed costs credits depending on the mode: agentic (18 credits/page), understand (9 credits/page), structure (1.5 credits/page), or text (1 credit/page). Unused credits do not roll over to the next month.

Which mode should I use to estimate my credit usage?

understand mode is the recommended default — it handles all document types with structured extraction and semantic enrichment. For digitally born PDFs where you only need markdown, text mode is the most credit-efficient at 1 credit/page. structure mode uses 1.5 credits/page for OCR-backed extraction with spatial output. For complex documents requiring visual reasoning, agentic mode uses 18 credits/page. Multiply your expected page volume by the mode rate to estimate monthly credit consumption.

What is the difference between monthly and annual billing?

Monthly billing charges month-to-month with no commitment. Annual billing is paid upfront for 12 months at a discounted rate.

What happens if I exceed my monthly credit limit?

Processing stops when your monthly credits are exhausted. Upgrade to a higher plan or contact sales for a custom quota.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The Free plan gives you 5,000 credits/month with no credit card required — enough for ~277 pages in agentic mode, ~555 pages in understand mode, ~3,333 pages in structure mode, or 5,000 pages in text mode.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

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