How to use Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript in 5 minutes?
Tags: invoiceparsing, javascript, ai, api
Published: 2023-01-10 15:55:44

_In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Invoice Parsing API in 5 minutes using **JavaScript**. Eden AI provides an easy and developer-friendly API that allows you to extract structured informations from invoices._

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## **What is Invoice Parsing?**

[Invoice parsing](https://www.edenai.co/feature/ocr-invoice?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript) is a process that uses [optical character recognition (OCR)](https://www.edenai.co/feature/ocr?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript), computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract and digitalize relevant data from invoices.

It involves identifying the structure of the document and extracting key information such as the invoice ID, total amount due, invoice date, and customer name. Invoice parsers can help improve data accuracy by automating the data extraction process and reducing the potential for errors that can occur during manual data entry.

This extracted data can then be used for a variety of purposes, such as generating reports or exporting data to other applications. Invoice parsing is often used in conjunction with other business management tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

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## Getting started with Invoice Parser API

The first step is to set Axios, a promise-based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js, that will allow you to call Eden AI API.

![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7jhv1jf0ms46e4kt5ss1.png)
Next, you'll need to initialize the File System module in order to access local files on your computer.
![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/17q0xkrl6a0qbvdi51bi.png)
Finally, you'll need to create your multipart/formdata parameters form:
![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fnda2qz56nqtqaesf4vd.png)

## **How to use Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript?**

You are now ready to process documents into Eden AI Invoice Parser API. You can process Invoice Parsing in many languages (here is the [list of languages supported for Invoice Parsing](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_invoice_parser_create?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript).)

### **1. Get a Invoice Parser API Key on Eden AI**

To perform Invoice Parsing, make sure to create an account on [Eden AI](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript) for free. Then, you will be able to get your **API key** directly from the homepage with free credits offered by Eden AI.

![Eden AI platform - Get your API key](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/52olnpwcrpny71kof8nh.png)
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### **‍2. Start extracting information from your invoices**

Now that you have initialized the required JavaScript modules and got your API key, you will be able to extract informations from your invoices. With Eden AI, you can choose from a range of different engines you want for Invoice Parsing. Here is our [list of Invoice Parser APIs](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_invoice_parser_create?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript) to help you choose the provider that best suits your project and needs. We also recommand reading our [Top 10 Invoice Parser APIs](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_invoice_parser_create?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript).

Here is the JavaScript code to add the formdata parameters values for your request:
![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5gbp0pkcc5lzlt2lf8cn.png)
As shown above, we have called two different Invoice Parsing engines. Once the parameters values are passed, you can configure your request:
![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ij5mp7qa0ibr4o17sdy4.png)
Then, you just need to launch the request and print the result:
![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zbrylbb4ss67r8lo942t.png)
Here is an example of a Invoice Parsing response:
![Invoice Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/iey7gdtorthuo710brjd.png)

## Benefits of using Invoice Parser API with Eden AI

Using Invoice Parser with Eden AI API is quick and easy.

![Best Invoice Parser AIs in one API](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0nmai348u7xl5k37mucn.gif)

**Save time and cost**

We offer a unified API for all providers: simple and standard to use, with a quick switch between providers and an access to the specificic features of each provider.

**Easy to integrate**

The JSON output format is the same for all suppliers thanks to Eden AI's standardisation work. The response elements are also standardised thanks to Eden AI's powerful matching algorithms.

**Customization**

With Eden AI you have the possibility to integrate a third party platform: we can quickly develop connectors. To go further and customize your Invoice Parsing request with specific parameters, check out our [documentation](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_invoice_parser_create?referral=how-to-invoice-parsing-javascript).

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