What is a document extraction API?
A document extraction API is an endpoint that accepts documents and returns structured data such as fields, tables, line items, confidence scores, and source evidence.
Short answer
A document extraction API is an endpoint that accepts documents and returns structured data such as fields, tables, line items, confidence scores, and source evidence.
What this means in practice
Developers use document extraction APIs to automate intake, onboarding, underwriting, accounts payable, claims, compliance, and back-office workflows.
A good API supports sync and async processing, webhooks, schemas, validation, and secure handling of sensitive files.