Introduction
Extract structured data from ID cards, passports, and documents using AI-powered OCR
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. Each article pairs high-level guidance with code snippets you can copy into your integration.
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.
Quickstart
Get your first OCR API call working in 5 minutes
Authentication
Complete guide to API authentication and security
Error Reference
Complete reference for API errors and troubleshooting
More implementation help
Identity document coverage by region
PicToText maintains dedicated schemas for passports, national IDs, driver's licences, and residency permits across dozens of jurisdictions. Each reference page outlines required request data, the fields we parse, and sample code in multiple languages so you can stay compliant with local formatting rules.
Asia
20 document types documented, including Bangladesh ID Card, Chinese ID Card, India Aadhaar Front, Indonesia KTP. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- Bangladesh ID Card — Bangladesh
- Chinese ID Card — China
- India Aadhaar Front — India
- Indonesia KTP — Indonesia
- Browse all asia documents
Europe
10 document types documented, including France National ID Card, Germany National ID Card, Italy Electronic ID Card, Netherlands National ID Card. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- France National ID Card — France
- Germany National ID Card — Germany
- Italy Electronic ID Card — Italy
- Netherlands National ID Card — Netherlands
- Browse all europe documents
Africa
4 document types documented, including Egypt National ID Card, Ghana ID Card, Nigeria NIN Slip, South Africa Smart ID Card. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- Egypt National ID Card — Egypt
- Ghana ID Card — Ghana
- Nigeria NIN Slip — Nigeria
- South Africa Smart ID Card — South Africa
North America
3 document types documented, including Canada Provincial Driver's License, Mexican ID Card, US Driver's License. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- Canada Provincial Driver's License — Canada
- Mexican ID Card — Mexico
- US Driver's License — United States
Oceania
3 document types documented, including Australia State Driver's Licence, New Zealand Driver's Licence, New Zealand Kiwi Access Card. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- Australia State Driver's Licence — Australia
- New Zealand Driver's Licence — New Zealand
- New Zealand Kiwi Access Card — New Zealand
South America
3 document types documented, including Argentina ID Card, Colombia ID Card, Peru ID Card. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- Argentina ID Card — Argentina
- Colombia ID Card — Colombia
- Peru ID Card — Peru
International
1 document type documented, including Passport. Use these references to validate field expectations, understand issuance authority nuances, and map structured JSON into your CRM or KYC platform.
- Passport — International
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.
Supported Documents
A complete list of all document types supported by the PicToText OCR API.
Usage & Limits
API access, usage limits, and billing models for different plans.
FAQs and onboarding guidance
New to identity-document OCR? The answers below highlight the questions we hear most often from product teams and solution engineers.
How accurate is the PicToText OCR pipeline?
Accuracy varies by document class, but our ensemble models are tuned for government-issued IDs and passports. Every reference page specifies the fields we guarantee, and the error guide explains how to retry borderline scans with progressive enhancement. Quality improves further when you supply high-contrast images with clear MRZ lines.
Can I prototype without a production API key?
Yes. Generate a sandbox key, follow the quickstart to send your first request, and inspect the JSON payload. When you are ready to go live, swap the credential and keep the same request structure—the API versions and response fields remain consistent.
What happens to uploaded images?
Images are encrypted at rest, processed in isolated workers, and deleted automatically after analysis. You can mirror the payload to your own storage if compliance rules require it; the limits guide covers retention options and audit recommendations.
How do I stay up to date with new document templates?
Subscribe to the release notes inside the dashboard or check the supported documents list regularly. We ship new templates every month and document the added fields, sample payloads, and change-management tips so you can update downstream systems without downtime.