How to connect Google Ads and OCR Space
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google Ads 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 Google Ads, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Google Ads or OCR Space will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google Ads or OCR Space, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

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

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Configure the Google Ads
Click on the Google Ads node to configure it. You can modify the Google Ads 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 Google Ads 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 Google Ads 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 Google Ads 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 Google Ads, 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 Google Ads and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google Ads 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 Google Ads and OCR Space
Google Ads + OCR Space + Google Sheets: Extracts text from Google Ads screenshots using OCR Space. This text, along with relevant ad data, is then logged into a Google Sheets spreadsheet for analysis.
OCR Space + Google Ads + Slack: When OCR Space extracts text from an image, it checks if specific keywords are present. If found, it triggers the creation of a new Google Ads campaign and sends a notification to the marketing team via Slack.
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About Google Ads
Use Google Ads in Latenode to automate campaign management and reporting. Pull ad performance data, adjust bids based on real-time events, or trigger alerts for budget changes. Combine with other apps to build custom marketing workflows. Latenode's flexibility avoids rigid, pre-built integrations and costly per-step pricing.
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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 Google Ads and OCR Space
How can I connect my Google Ads account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Google Ads account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google Ads and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google Ads and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I extract text from ad images?
Yes, you can extract text from ad images using Google Ads and OCR Space within Latenode. Automate this process for insights, making bulk analysis effortless thanks to Latenode's visual workflow builder.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google Ads with OCR Space?
Integrating Google Ads with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Dynamically update ad copy based on text extracted from competitor ads.
- Analyze image-based ad performance using extracted textual data.
- Automatically tag ad creatives based on recognized text content.
- Monitor brand mentions in visual ads across the Google Ads network.
- Improve ad targeting by extracting keywords from images and videos.
How can I automate Google Ads reporting in Latenode?
Latenode's Google Ads integration lets you schedule custom reports. Combine data across multiple platforms, and deliver insights automatically.
Are there any limitations to the Google Ads and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space has usage limits based on your subscription plan.
- Complex image layouts may reduce OCR accuracy.
- Large-scale ad image processing may require optimized Latenode resource allocation.