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PaddleOCR-VL

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PaddleOCR-VL is an ultra-compact 0.9B parameter vision-language model for document parsing, supporting 109 languages with text, table, formula, and chart recognition in JSON or Markdown output. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.

Hint: You can drag and drop a file or click to upload

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If set to true, the function will wait for the result to be generated and uploaded before returning the response. It allows you to get the result directly in the response. This property is only available through the API.

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Your request will cost $0.005 per run.

For $1 you can run this model approximately 200 times.

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WaveSpeedAI PaddleOCR

Extract text from images with WaveSpeedAI PaddleOCR — a fast, accurate optical character recognition model. Simply upload an image and get clean, structured text output in JSON or Markdown format. Perfect for document digitization, data extraction, and text recognition tasks.

Why It Works Great

  • High accuracy: Powered by PaddleOCR for reliable text recognition.
  • Multi-language support: Recognizes text in multiple languages.
  • Flexible output: Choose between JSON or Markdown format.
  • Document-friendly: Handles scanned documents, screenshots, and photos.
  • Ultra-affordable: Just $0.005 per image.
  • Fast processing: Quick turnaround for high-volume workflows.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
imageYesImage containing text (upload or public URL).
output_formatNoOutput format: json or markdown. Default: markdown.

How to Use

  1. Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a public URL.
  2. Choose output format — select JSON for structured data or Markdown for readable text.
  3. Run — click the button to process.
  4. Copy or download — use the extracted text as needed.

Pricing

$0.005 per image.

Output Formats

FormatDescriptionBest For
markdownClean, readable text with formattingDocuments, articles, readable output
jsonStructured data with position infoData processing, integration, automation

Best Use Cases

  • Document Digitization — Convert scanned documents to editable text.
  • Data Extraction — Pull text from invoices, receipts, and forms.
  • Screenshot Text — Extract text from screenshots and images.
  • Business Cards — Digitize contact information quickly.
  • Batch Processing — Process large volumes of documents affordably.
  • Content Migration — Convert image-based content to text format.

Supported Content Types

  • Scanned documents (PDF pages, printed text)
  • Screenshots and screen captures
  • Photos of documents and signs
  • Handwritten text (with varying accuracy)
  • Multi-column layouts
  • Tables and structured content

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Use high-resolution images for better accuracy.
  • Ensure good contrast between text and background.
  • Straighten skewed documents before processing.
  • Use JSON format when you need text positions or bounding boxes.
  • Use Markdown format for clean, human-readable output.
  • At $0.005 per image, batch processing is extremely cost-effective.

Notes

  • If using a URL, ensure it is publicly accessible.
  • Processing time is typically under a second per image.
  • Accuracy depends on image quality and text clarity.
  • Supports multiple languages and character sets.