Today, data extraction from images and scanned files like PDFs is one of the most challenging problems for enterprises. It becomes even more challenging when you need to extract data from images on a large scale in a secure and GDPR-compliant manner. This article will help you understand why and how AlgoDocs can address this challenge. An image is just like any other document—it can contain text and other visual information that an AI system can analyze to extract useful information. However, because the images/PDFs may include personal information, it’s crucial to ensure that such information cannot be extracted if the used platform isn’t secure enough.
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Why Data Extraction From Image is so Challenging?
The main challenges for data extraction from images are accuracy and security. First of all, in order to get rid of manual data extraction we need a platform than can achieve a human level while extracting the data, thanks to the advanced AI-powered functionality developed and integrated by AlgoDocs, it has the ability to efficiently extract data even from low-quality images with as low dpi as 75 (see Figure 1 a and b).
Figure 1.a. A low-quality (black & white) scanned image processed by AlgoDocs.
Figure 1.b. The extracted table using AlgoDocs.
Second, data security is a huge concern because one of the main risks is that personal information could get exposed accidentally or maliciously. If the image isn’t secure enough, anybody who can view it can also extract information from it. To tackle this challenge, enterprises usually choose to use OCR (optical character recognition) platforms. OCR is a machine learning-based technology that processes images and converts them into editable text. It’s a good solution, but it also has its own set of challenges.
Solution – AlgoDocs AI-based Data Extraction Platform
AlgoDocs is an AI-based data extraction platform powered by neural network technology. It scans images to identify the relevant information such as text and tables. The system can then process this information and allow us to apply multiple filters to format the data as we want/like. Since AlgoDocs is an AI-based platform, it can automatically and autonomously adapt itself to changing conditions. For example, if the same document is scanned again and the system determines that it’s the same image, it can extract the data much faster and with higher accuracy. AlgoDocs also offers an extensive and flexible document management system. The system can work with all types of scanned files such as images and PDFs. It can also work with images that include different fonts and colours.
How Does it Work?
First of all, AlgoDocs provide us with nice and easy-to-follow articles and Video Tutorials, which demonstrate how easily we can use the friendly interfaces and all functionalities of AlgoDocs. Overall, the main steps to extract text/tables/handwriting from documents using AlgoDocs are:
- Create an extractor by uploading a sample document.
- In extracting rules editor, add a rule by selecting the data type you are willing to extract.
- Click on the ‘Extract’ button to extract the required data. You may also, apply any of the available filters, if needed or if you are willing to format the extracted data.
- Finally, export extracted information to the desired format such as Excel, JSON, or XML or even other applications such as accounting ones.
Next is to upload as many documents as you want like hundreds and thousands and relax will AlgoDocs finalize the work in a very short period.
How Does AlgoDocs Ensure Secure Data Extraction?
The security of data extraction depends on the used platform. AlgoDocs has multiple security features to ensure that only the owner of the uploaded files will be able to see and extract whatever information s/he wants. In other words, your information and documents are encrypted and even AlgoDocs can’t access them.
GDPR Compliance in Data Extraction From Image
One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is complying with GDPR regulations. GDPR is a European regulation that aims to protect the privacy and data of people living in the EU. It impacts businesses that deal with EU citizens, including enterprises that sell products or services to EU customers. The GDPR compliance questions are – Do you know what information is in your data? Can you prove where the data came from? Do you know who has the data?
AlgoDocs is 100% GDPR Compliant and EU-based companies or EU citizens can use AlgoDocs. For more information, you can check AlgoDocs ‘s Security and Compliance and Privacy Policy.
How Has AlgoDocs Made the Process of Data Extraction Safer and Faster?
The sheer number of advantages and features that AlgoDocs brings to the table has made it the top choice for many enterprises and businesses that deal with large amounts of data.
Conclusion
Image documents are complex, dynamic, and rich sources of information. They often hold more information than other types of documents, and they can be converted into data by using computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. AlgoDocs is the best solution for data extraction from images. It works on all types of documents. It also works with images that have different fonts and colours. AlgoDocs has multiple security features to ensure that data extraction is secure. It also has a robust document management system that can work with all types of data. Ultimately, AlgoDocs has made the process of data extraction from images safer and faster.
You can try AlgoDocs free subscription plan, it is forever free with 50 pages per month. You may check AlgoDocs pricing for paid subscriptions based on your document processing requirements.
