Capture & extract addresses with OCR
Improve your organization’s efficiency with OCR & data extraction of addresses. Choose Klippa’s OCR to easily extract addresses from documents. Powered by machine learning.
OCR software to extract addresses from documents
Automated address scanning and recognition
Address extraction to text, CSV, XLSX or JSON with OCR
Address extraction from documents and images
(Cross) validating address data with databases
How does automated address extraction work?
Below is an example of the three steps our OCR software follows to automatically extract addresses from documents and images.
Step 1 : Upload a document or image to the API
The first step is to provide an image or PDF file of a document containing an address to our API. Usually this is done from a mobile app, email, FTP, or web application.
The document can be sent both cropped (without background) and uncropped (with background). If the image is sent uncropped, our API automatically crops it to the right size.
Step 2 : Image to text with OCR
As soon as an image or PDF with an address has been submitted, it is converted to a TXT file. In this step, all text from the document is extracted, but not yet structured.
• Name of recipient or addressee
• Street address
For addresses, a variety of data can be extracted, such as:
• Name of recipient or addressee
• Street address
• House or building number
• Street name and unit number
• The city, state, and zip code
• The country
Step 3: JSON output from the API
The Klippa parser takes the TXT gained in step 2, and converts it into structured JSON by using machine learning. The JSON is returned as output from the API. The address on the document is now extracted.
Now, the field can easily be processed into your database. Whether you are processing addresses for international business transactions, or to identify bank branches, Klippa is here to help you.
The image on the left is a simplified example of the JSON response.
Why use Klippa’s data capture software?
Reduce cost
Spend less on extracting addresses from documents and images by using Klippa.
Increase speed
Process addresses automatically within seconds.
Reduce errors
Prevent manual data entry errors with high quality extraction of addresses.
Prevent fraud
Automatically recognize errors, duplicates, and fraud.
Let's talk over the phone!
We love to explain more about Klippa via a short phone call. If you want us to call you back, just pick a date and time that suits you best.
We are available for calls in English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch during office hours (CET time zone). You can reach us at +44 330 828 0642.
Which documents can you scan for addresses?
Below is a list of documents from which you can extract addresses. This is not an exhaustive list, but depends on what the client requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does OCR for addresses cost?Which document types can be processed automatically?What are common use cases?Which languages does Klippa support?Is Klippa address processing GDPR-compliant?Can Klippa convert documents to CSV, XLSX, XML or JSON?
What does OCR for addresses cost?
The pricing structure for Klippa address capturing depends on the document volume and the page count. Both, pay per use and monthly licenses are available.
Get in contact with one of our experts or request a quote.
Which document types can be processed automatically?
Klippa can extract addresses from any type of document. Commonly processed documents for addresses are invoices, receipts, applications, forms, and shipping labels.
What are common use cases?
Address extraction can be done for several reasons, usually for mailing and shipping operations, invoice processing, updating CRM systems, and inventory management and tracking.
Manually typing over addresses into your database is no longer efficient or reliable. Whatever your use case is, you can replace manual data entry with Klippa.
Which languages does Klippa support?
Klippa supports all European languages. Our engine performs best on documents in English, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Hebrew, and French.
Other languages can be supported on request. We are happy to train our machine learning models to assist you.
Is Klippa address processing GDPR-compliant?
All services that Klippa offers are fully GDPR-compliant. By default, we use ISO-certified servers within the European Union to process documents.
If you are not located within the EU, we can also set up servers in a region of choice.
Next to that, a data processor agreement is always in place. We don’t store any of your or your customer’s data after processing.
Can Klippa convert documents to CSV, XLSX, XML or JSON?
Yes we can.
Klippa takes pictures of documents, or their PDF equivalents, and converts them to readable text using OCR. From there, we use machine learning to turn text into structured data.
Most of the time, we use JSON, but depending on your preference we can also convert documents to CSV, XLSX or XML.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about Klippa DocHorizon? Get in touch by mail, phone or chat!
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