choose a focused OCR product when you want formatted document output, web history, API keys, credit metering, and deletion controls without cloud setup.
Best for product teams, operations teams, and developers who need a ready OCR workflow.
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Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, PDF
Maximum file size: 20MB
Batch upload: up to 20 files
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Google Vision is a broad cloud API. Image to Text focuses on OCR-specific workflows: upload UI, formatted output, saved history, pricing, API keys, and operations visibility.
Start from the OCR workspace or API key settings instead of configuring a cloud account first.
Return Markdown, plain text, page JSON, and structured blocks from the same workflow.
Signed-in users can revisit, edit, download, retry, and delete OCR results.
Admins can inspect OCR tasks, errors, usage patterns, and high-cost users.
Use this comparison to decide whether you need a cloud vision primitive or an OCR product workflow.
| Capability | Image to Text OCR product | Google Vision Cloud API | DIY product Build around API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | |||
| Browser OCR workspace | Build UI | ||
| API key from app settings | Cloud IAM | Custom auth | |
| Pricing tied to OCR credits | Cloud billing | Custom billing | |
| Document workflow | |||
| Formatted Markdown | Post-process | Custom code | |
| OCR history and deletion | Custom storage | ||
| Admin OCR operations | Cloud logs | Custom dashboard | |
The output is designed to move directly into review, export, or API integration.
## Service Agreement | Effective date: 2026-06-13 | Parties: Client and Provider
| Line item | Qty | Amount | rows remain available for spreadsheet export.
Response includes success, text, markdown, pages, elapsed_ms, and usage.credits.
How to evaluate the difference.
Upload a sample, inspect the Markdown and JSON output, then continue with API keys if the workflow fits.