• JSON
  • SCHEMA
  • HUMAN
  • FILES

How to extract structured data from documents with your AI

Connect Extracta to your agent to turn unstructured files into organized data. Once connected, you just point your AI at a file and tell it what to find.

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Short answer

How can I turn my PDFs into JSON?

You provide a file URL and a schema, and your AI uses Extracta to pull the specific data points you need into a clean JSON format. This turns messy documents into usable data.

The data outcomes

Where your data lands.

This is what happens to your files after the extraction runs.

JSON

Clean data payloads

The AI converts text from images or PDFs into structured JSON objects. You get exactly the fields you defined in your schema.

SCHEMA

Custom field mapping

You define the keys and types you want. The AI follows these rules to ensure the output matches your specific requirements.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If a document is too blurry or the data is missing, the AI will return empty fields. You'll need to check these manually.

FILES

Source file handling

The process works by pointing the AI to a specific file URL. It reads the content without you needing to copy and paste text manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when the file arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of reading and formatting the data.

  1. Define the schema

    You tell your agent exactly which fields you want to extract from the document.

    create_extraction

  2. Provide the source

    The AI receives the location of the PDF or image you want to process.

    upload_file_url

  3. Run the extraction

    The agent triggers the extraction process using the schema and the file provided.

    create_extraction

  4. Retrieve the data

    The AI fetches the final JSON results once the processing is complete.

    get_results

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first extraction.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific field names or file links.

Extracta Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C65ttiBqS65NCFErwJyenYxrCFQRkfcwF5fUOGUO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Extracta capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "extracta-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C65ttiBqS65NCFErwJyenYxrCFQRkfcwF5fUOGUO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Extract the invoice number, date, and total amount from this file: [URL]

  • Create an extraction schema for a driver's license including name, DOB, and ID number.

  • Use the schema I just defined to pull data from this image: [URL]

  • Check the results of my last extraction and tell me if any fields are missing.

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Start here

Connect Extracta once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start extracting data immediately.

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FAQ

How Extracta behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit the original PDF?

    No. Extracta only reads the data from the file. It cannot modify or overwrite your original documents.

  • 02

    What happens if the PDF is password protected?

    The AI cannot bypass encryption or passwords. You must provide a file that is accessible and unlocked.

  • 03

    Can I extract data from handwritten notes?

    Yes, as long as the handwriting is legible enough for the AI to read the text in the image.

  • 04

    Does the AI store my files?

    No. The AI uses the file URL to access the data for extraction, but it does not host or store your files.

  • 05

    Can I change the JSON structure after it's extracted?

    You can ask your AI to re-format the results it gets, but the extraction itself follows the schema you initially provided.

  • More questions about Extracta? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Extracta Connector can do

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