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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!
Parse playground
Extract playground
Split playground
Start to integrate
To get started with our API, follow this brief guide to learn how to send your first request quickly and easily.
