How It Works

From paper to data in 5 simple steps

Upload a document, let AI convert it, check the results side by side, and download clean, organized data — all in one place.

Step 1

Upload Your Documents

Drag and drop files — one at a time or in bulk. PaperAI figures out what type of file it is and handles it automatically.

  • Upload one document or a whole batch at once
  • Automatically detects file type and page direction
  • Up to 50 MB per file
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Step 2

Choose Your Settings

Pick saved settings for a document type, or let PaperAI use smart defaults. A "Flow" saves your preferences so the same kind of document is always processed the same way.

  • PaperAI suggests the best settings for your documents
  • Save one Flow per document type — invoices, contracts, receipts
  • Works great with no setup at all if you prefer
Step 3

AI Reads Your Document

AI reads your document the way a person would — understanding headings, tables, handwriting, and layout, not just individual letters.

  • Choose from 5 AI models across standard and premium tiers via Azure OpenAI
  • Text PDFs converted in under 30 seconds
  • Get clean text output plus an accuracy score
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Step 4

Review Side by Side

See the original on the left and the AI's output on the right. Anything the AI is less sure about is highlighted so you know where to look.

  • Adjustable split view — drag to resize
  • Edit the output right in the browser
  • Set a minimum accuracy level and let routine documents auto-approve
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Step 5

Export & Use Your Data

Download your results in the format you need, or connect PaperAI to your existing tools.

  • Organize approved documents in folders
  • Connect to your other software on Scale and Enterprise plans
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Why PaperAI

PaperAI vs Traditional OCR

Traditional OCR reads characters. PaperAI understands documents.

FeatureTraditional OCRPaperAI
Document understandingCharacter-level OCR onlyAI reads the full page — layout, meaning, and context
Template dependencyBreaks when format changesFormat-agnostic — no templates needed
Handwriting & faded textPoor accuracyPremium AI models handle even difficult documents
Confidence scoringNo way to know if something is wrongEvery conversion gets an accuracy score so you know what to trust
Model flexibilityOne AI model, no choice5 models across standard and premium tiers — pick the best one for each document type
By the numbers

PaperAI by the numbers

Built for speed, accuracy, and scale — from your first document to your millionth.

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AI Providers

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Input Formats

PDFs, images, Word docs, handwritten notes

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Processing Time

Typical time for text-based documents

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Free Credits

One-time credits to try PaperAI free

See it in action

Get Started Free — process your first document in under a minute.

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