OCR FAQ
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Frequently asked questions about OCR in AI Guardrails.
- How do I detect text in images using OCR?
- How do I customize OCR templates?
- How is AI Guardrails OCR billed?
- Does OCR support international, Hong Kong, or Macau ID cards?
How do I detect text in images using OCR?
Use the AI Guardrails SDK for Java to detect text in images, cards, and certificates.
Start with the Synchronous detection API or the Image OCR API.
How do I customize OCR templates?
Custom OCR templates extract structured text from card and certificate images. Create and manage templates in the AI Guardrails console.
To create a template: Custom OCR templates.
How is AI Guardrails OCR billed?
General text and image OCR uses tiered billing based on daily call volume.
View rates on the Pricing page.
Does OCR support international, Hong Kong, or Macau ID cards?
AI Guardrails does not support OCR for Hong Kong or Macau certificates.
Supported document types: ID cards, vehicle licenses, driver's licenses, passports, bank cards, VINs, license plates, and business licenses.
Synchronous detection lists all supported card types.
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