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

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


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Configure the Google contacts
Click on the Google contacts node to configure it. You can modify the Google contacts 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 contacts 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 contacts 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 contacts 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 contacts, 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 contacts and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google contacts 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 contacts and OCR Space
OCR Space + Google contacts + Google Sheets: Extract contact details from business cards using OCR Space, create new contacts in Google Contacts, and then save the extracted information and contact details in a Google Sheet.
OCR Space + Google contacts + HubSpot: When a document is received, OCR Space extracts the contact information, Google Contacts is updated, and then HubSpot is updated with the new contact information.
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About Google contacts
Sync Google Contacts with Latenode to automate contact management. Update records, trigger follow-ups, or enrich profiles based on events in other apps. Avoid manual data entry; use Latenode’s visual builder to create flows that sync contacts across your marketing and sales tools, adding custom logic without coding.
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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 contacts and OCR Space
How can I connect my Google contacts account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Google contacts account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google contacts and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google contacts and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically extract contact details from business cards?
Yes, you can. Latenode streamlines this by connecting Google contacts and OCR Space, automatically updating your contact list with extracted information. Leverage AI and JavaScript for advanced parsing.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google contacts with OCR Space?
Integrating Google contacts with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Adding new contacts from scanned business cards directly to Google contacts.
- Updating contact information using data extracted from scanned documents.
- Creating a searchable archive of contact details from physical documents.
- Automating data entry from image-based contact lists into Google contacts.
- Validating existing contact data against information extracted from scanned sources.
What kind of Google contacts data can Latenode access?
Latenode can access contact names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, and custom fields, allowing comprehensive data extraction and automation workflows.
Are there any limitations to the Google contacts and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space's API limits the number of free requests per day.
- Complex or low-resolution images may affect OCR accuracy.
- Custom field synchronization requires precise mapping and formatting in Latenode.