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PicToText Documentation

Master every step of the PicToText OCR workflow. These docs walk you through authentication, uploading images, receiving structured JSON, and managing document-specific nuances so you can ship production-ready identity verification features in days instead of weeks.

Whether you are building an onboarding flow, refreshing legacy OCR pipelines, or connecting PicToText to automated review tooling, you will find practical tutorials, exhaustive reference material, and troubleshooting advice below.

Start with the QuickstartView all supported documents

Get started with the core guides

Follow these step-by-step tutorials to generate API keys, send your first OCR request, and handle responses securely in production environments.

More implementation help

Identity document coverage by region

PicToText maintains dedicated schemas for passports, national IDs, driver licences, and residency permits across dozens of jurisdictions.

Asia

20 document types documented, including Bangladesh ID Card, Chinese ID Card, India Aadhaar Front, Indonesia KTP.

Europe

10 document types documented, including France National ID Card, Germany National ID Card, Italy Electronic ID Card, Netherlands National ID Card.

Africa

4 document types documented, including Egypt National ID Card, Ghana ID Card, Nigeria NIN Slip, South Africa Smart ID Card.

North America

3 document types documented, including Canada Provincial Driver's License, Mexican ID Card, US Driver's License.

Oceania

3 document types documented, including Australia State Driver's Licence, New Zealand Driver's Licence, New Zealand Kiwi Access Card.

South America

3 document types documented, including Argentina ID Card, Colombia ID Card, Peru ID Card.

International

2 document types documented, including Passport, Driver's License OCR.

Developer resources

Keep the PicToText API running smoothly in production. These references cover rate limits, usage dashboards, error responses, and operational best practices for support teams.