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ID Card OCR

Scanning IDs using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) allows you to import ID data directly into a spreadsheet without the need for manual data entry, saving your team valuable time and money.

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Why you should use this

This identity documents OCR tool can dramatically streamline your accounting processes, making it easier to manage, analyze, and report identity information. Lido's PDF importer tool allows for quick data extraction from IDs, ensuring that all entries are accurately reflected in a spreadsheet format suitable for processing and analysis. This reduces the administrative burden and minimizes errors associated with manual data entry.

How it Works

Scanning identity documents using OCR has never been easier with Lido's OCR tool for IDs. Either draw a box around the section of the identity document you want to add to your spreadsheet, or copy all of the document (including multiple pages) at once to a spreadsheet.

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Upload an ID card PDF to Lido

Use Lido's PDF Import Tool or the built in Google Drive connector and select the identity document you want to convert.

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Use the PDF importer or EXTRACTTABLESFROMPDF formula

Either draw a box visually around the section of the ID card to extract, or use Lido's EXTRACTTABLESFROMPDF formula to pull tabular data from the ID into Lido's spreadsheet.

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EXTRACTTABLESFROMPDF(<drive-credential>,"path to file",<output cell>)

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Export ID Data to your Spreadsheet

Use our OCR Scanning technology to copy your ID data into your spreadsheet.

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Tutorials to help you get started

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Who should use this

This tool is ideal for small business owners, freelance professionals, and accounting teams who use Google Sheets and regularly handle a high volume of IDs. If your manage multiple client accounts and you need a quick, accurate way to translate ID data into a more manageable format, this automation is perfect for you. It's particularly valuable for those who need to maintain organized financial records for easy access, reporting, and analysis purposes. Whether you are streamlining ID document processes, preparing for tax season, or conducting financial reviews, converting your identity documents to Google Sheets with this tool reduces manual data entry and increases accuracy.
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