Welcome to PDF.ai API

PDF.ai API v2 Documentation

Welcome to PDF.ai API v2! Released on 11/28/2025, this version includes advanced endpoints: parse, extract, split, and ask. These features are designed to streamline and enhance your workflow. Below, you will find all the necessary documentation to get started with our API.

Core APIs

Parse

Parses a PDF into Markdown or JSON with OCR, VLM support.

Extract

Exract structured data from PDF documents based on a JSON schema.

Split

Divide large PDF files into smaller, more focused documents.

Ask

Interact with your PDFs by querying information directly.

Try in our playground

Explore our intuitive playground where you can upload your documents, apply schemas, and instantly view the results. It's the perfect way to see our API in action and get hands-on experience. Visit the Playground to start experimenting now!

Start to integrate

To get started with our API, follow this brief guide to learn how to send your first request quickly and easily.