Quick Start
Get started with DocuRift in minutes
Welcome to DocuRift! This guide will help you get up and running with our document processing API in just a few minutes. Whether you're building an invoice automation system, processing shipping documents, or extracting data from any business document, DocuRift makes it simple to convert unstructured documents into structured, usable data.
Why DocuRift?
DocuRift is a powerful document data extraction API designed for developers who need to automate document processing. Instead of manually entering data from invoices, bills of lading, customs declarations, or other business documents, you can use our API to automatically extract key fields with high accuracy.
Our extraction models are trained on millions of documents across various industries, ensuring reliable results whether you're processing a single invoice or thousands of shipping manifests. With support for PDF, PNG, and JPEG formats, you can integrate DocuRift into virtually any document workflow.
Getting Started
Follow these steps to begin extracting data from your documents:
Introduction
Learn what DocuRift can do and how it works
Get API Key
Create your account and obtain API credentials
First API Call
Process your first document in minutes
What You'll Learn
By the end of this quick start guide, you'll be able to:
- Understand how DocuRift processes documents using advanced OCR and machine learning
- Create an account and get your API key with 50 free pages
- Make your first API call to extract document data
- Interpret the extraction results and integrate them into your application
- Handle errors gracefully and implement best practices
How It Works
DocuRift processes documents in three simple steps:
- Upload: Send your document (PDF, PNG, or JPEG) to our API endpoint
- Process: Our AI models analyze the document, identify the document type, and extract relevant fields
- Receive: Get structured JSON data with all extracted fields, confidence scores, and metadata
The entire process typically takes just a few seconds, even for complex multi-page documents. You can process documents synchronously for immediate results, or asynchronously with webhooks for high-volume workflows.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A DocuRift account (free to create, includes 50 free pages)
- A document to process (PDF, PNG, or JPEG up to 20MB)
- Basic familiarity with REST APIs and JSON
- An HTTP client like cURL, Postman, or your preferred programming language
Supported Document Types
DocuRift supports a wide range of business documents:
| Document Type | Common Use Cases | |--------------|------------------| | Invoices | Accounts payable automation | | Bills of Lading | Shipping and logistics | | Packing Lists | Inventory management | | Customs Declarations | Import/export compliance | | Proof of Delivery | Delivery confirmation | | Generic | Any document with text |
Need Help?
If you run into any issues, check out our Error Reference or reach out to support. Our documentation covers common scenarios, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for integrating DocuRift into your applications.