OCR Space and Apify Integration

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How to connect OCR Space and Apify

Create a New Scenario to Connect OCR Space and Apify

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

Add the OCR Space Node

Select the OCR Space node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the OCR Space

Click on the OCR Space node to configure it. You can modify the OCR Space URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.

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Add the Apify Node

Next, click the plus (+) icon on the OCR Space node, select Apify from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Apify.

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Authenticate Apify

Now, click the Apify node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Apify settings. Authentication allows you to use Apify through Latenode.

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Configure the OCR Space and Apify Nodes

Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.

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Set Up the OCR Space and Apify 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 OCR Space, Apify, 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 OCR Space and Apify integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between OCR Space and Apify (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.

Most powerful ways to connect OCR Space and Apify

Apify + OCR Space + Google Sheets: Apify scrapes images from a website. OCR Space converts the scraped images into text. Finally, the extracted text is added as a new row in a Google Sheet.

Apify + OCR Space + Airtable: Apify scrapes images from a website. OCR Space converts the scraped images into text. The extracted text is then used to create a new record in Airtable.

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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.

About Apify

Use Apify in Latenode to extract web data at scale for lead generation, market research, and more. Apify handles complex scraping, while Latenode orchestrates the data: trigger workflows, transform results with AI, and send data to any app. Automate web actions visually and affordably.

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FAQ OCR Space and Apify

How can I connect my OCR Space account to Apify using Latenode?

To connect your OCR Space account to Apify on Latenode, follow these steps:

  • Sign in to your Latenode account.
  • Navigate to the integrations section.
  • Select OCR Space and click on "Connect".
  • Authenticate your OCR Space and Apify accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
  • Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.

Can I extract text from scraped images?

Yes! Latenode enables seamless image scraping via Apify, followed by text extraction with OCR Space. Automate end-to-end data workflows without code. Benefit from AI-powered precision.

What types of tasks can I perform by integrating OCR Space with Apify?

Integrating OCR Space with Apify allows you to perform various tasks, including:

  • Automatically extract text from product images scraped by Apify.
  • Process scanned documents collected from the web using OCR technology.
  • Build databases of information extracted from online image repositories.
  • Monitor online content for specific text and patterns in visual media.
  • Enrich web scraping results with parsed text from extracted images.

What kind of documents does OCR Space support in Latenode?

OCR Space supports a variety of document types including PDFs, JPEGs, and PNGs. Use Latenode's file parsing to process diverse file formats at scale.

Are there any limitations to the OCR Space and Apify integration on Latenode?

While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:

  • OCR Space has rate limits based on your subscription plan.
  • Complex image layouts may affect OCR accuracy.
  • Apify proxy usage may impact extraction speed and data transfer costs.

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