How to connect Airtable and OCR Space
Create a New Scenario to Connect Airtable and OCR Space
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Airtable, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Airtable or OCR Space will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Airtable or OCR Space, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Airtable Node
Select the Airtable node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Airtable
Click on the Airtable node to configure it. You can modify the Airtable URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the OCR Space Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Airtable node, select OCR Space from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within OCR Space.

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Authenticate OCR Space
Now, click the OCR Space node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OCR Space settings. Authentication allows you to use OCR Space through Latenode.
Configure the Airtable and OCR Space Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Airtable and OCR Space Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Airtable, OCR Space, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Airtable and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Airtable and OCR Space (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Airtable and OCR Space
Airtable + OCR Space + Slack: When a new record is added to Airtable with an attached invoice image, the image is sent to OCR Space to extract the text. Then, a summary of the extracted text is sent to a designated Slack channel.
OCR Space + Airtable + Google Sheets: When a business card image is processed by OCR Space, the extracted data is used to create a new record in Airtable. This new Airtable record then triggers the addition of a new row with the contact details to a Google Sheet.
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About Airtable
Sync Airtable data with other apps via Latenode for automated updates. Use Airtable as a flexible database and trigger workflows based on record changes. Automate reporting, inventory updates, and more by connecting Airtable to other services like CRMs or accounting software in Latenode. Customize with JavaScript for complex logic.
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About OCR Space
Need to extract text from images or PDFs? Use OCR Space in Latenode to automatically process documents and integrate the data into your workflows. Automate invoice processing, data entry, or compliance checks. Latenode adds flexible logic, file parsing, and destinations to your OCR results, scaling beyond single-document processing.
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FAQ Airtable and OCR Space
How can I connect my Airtable account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Airtable account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Airtable and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Airtable and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically extract data from invoices and store it in Airtable?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables seamless automation, allowing you to parse invoices with OCR Space and then update your Airtable database, saving you time and reducing manual data entry.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Airtable with OCR Space?
Integrating Airtable with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Extracting text from scanned documents and adding it to Airtable records.
- Automatically updating Airtable with data from images of receipts.
- Parsing business cards and creating new contacts in Airtable.
- Creating searchable Airtable databases from image-based documents.
- Streamlining data entry from paper forms into your Airtable workflows.
How can I handle errors that occur when processing documents in Latenode?
Latenode allows you to implement error handling using conditional blocks and JavaScript code, ensuring data integrity even with OCR failures.
Are there any limitations to the Airtable and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space has rate limits on the number of API calls per hour.
- Complex document layouts may require custom OCR processing logic.
- Airtable also has API rate limits, especially on large datasets.