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

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


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Configure the Google Drive
Click on the Google Drive node to configure it. You can modify the Google Drive 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 Drive 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 Drive 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 Drive 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 Drive, 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 Drive and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google Drive 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 Drive and OCR Space
Google Drive + OCR Space + Google Sheets: When a new file is added to a specific folder in Google Drive, the file is sent to OCR Space to extract the text. The extracted text is then added as a new row in a Google Sheet.
Google Drive + OCR Space + Airtable: When a new file is added to a Google Drive folder, OCR Space extracts text from the file. Then, Airtable creates a new record with the extracted text in a designated base.
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About Google Drive
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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 Drive and OCR Space
How can I connect my Google Drive account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Google Drive account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google Drive and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google Drive and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically extract text from scanned documents in Google Drive?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automate this using Google Drive and OCR Space. Trigger workflows when new files appear, automatically extracting and using the text.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google Drive with OCR Space?
Integrating Google Drive with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically convert scanned PDFs in Google Drive to searchable text files.
- Extract data from invoices stored in Google Drive and save it to a spreadsheet.
- Process image-based documents in Google Drive using OCR and store the data.
- Trigger workflows based on the content of newly OCR'd documents.
- Create a searchable archive of scanned documents stored in Google Drive.
How does Latenode handle large volumes of Google Drive files efficiently?
Latenode's architecture is designed for scalability. Process thousands of Google Drive files via parallel processing and robust error handling.
Are there any limitations to the Google Drive and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space has limits on the number of pages that can be processed per API call.
- The accuracy of OCR depends on the quality of the scanned document.
- Large files may take longer to process, depending on your Latenode plan.