Data extraction can be challenging because source content varies widely with different layouts, templates, and file types. The Box Extract API provides two AI-powered endpoints: structured extraction and freeform extraction that standardize how you extract metadata from files in Box. With these endpoints, you can:Documentation Index
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- Extract specific fields into a consistent schema or Box metadata template (structured extraction).
- Use enhanced extraction for more complex use cases and improved accuracy powered by advanced AI models (structured extraction).
- Extract content when the target fields are not known ahead of time (freeform extraction).
- Run extractions without building your own orchestration, permission checks, or throttling logic around the extraction workflow.
- Extract data from documents in various languages, file formats, scanned documents, or photos.
Sales and finance operations
Sales and finance operations
Recommended endpoint: structured metadata extraction (
POST /2.0/ai/extract_structured)Ideal for high-volume, standardized documents where you need predictable data types:- Automated data entry: Structured metadata extraction ensures consistent JSON response every time thanks to a preconfigured metadata template.
- Invoices and purchase orders: Extract line items, totals, and dates.
- Client contracts: Parse standardized fields like “Effective Date” or “Total Contract Value” to update CRM records.
Legal and HR
Legal and HR
Recommended endpoint: freeform metadata extraction (
POST /2.0/ai/extract)Ideal for queries where document structure is not known ahead of time or varies:- HR onboarding: Extract key personal details from diverse offer letters or candidate resumes.
- NDA clauses: Extract specific NDA clauses from legal documents.
Industry-specific solutions
Industry-specific solutions
Use advanced features like Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and enhanced extraction agent for regulated sectors:
Financial services
Financial services
- Know Your Customer (KYC) documents: Verify user’s identity by extracting text from scanned passports or driver’s licenses.
- Loan origination: Automate income verification by pulling data from scanned utility bills or pay stubs.
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
- Clinical Trial Enrollment: Extract patient criteria from medical forms to match candidates with trials.
- Regulatory submissions: Organize and validate the data required for submissions such as FDA or EMA.
Public Sector
Public Sector
- Permit applications: Accelerate zoning approvals by validating required documentation.
- Public records requests: Automatically classify and prioritize documents for public requests such as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Core benefits of using the Box Extract API
- Managed scaling: The Box Extract API is designed to handle queues and rate limits, so you can run high-volume processing.
- No defensive code: The Box Extract API is model-agnostic, which enables switching between supported LLMs with minimal code changes and minimizing vendor lock-in.
- Security and compliance: All extracted data inherits the enterprise-grade security and governance policies of the Box platform.