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AI Purchase Order Extraction

Purchase Order Data Extraction Software

Turn PDF and scanned purchase orders into clean Excel, CSV, JSON, or API data. No templates, no manual entry.

PDF, JPG, PNG, BMP, HEIC, TIFF

Submit your purchase orders

  • Excel, CSV, JSON or API output
  • Bank-grade 256-bit encryption
  • No templates to build
PO-2024-0892 Acme Supplies Ltd
sku description qty amount
BRK-120Steel brackets120540.00
tax54.00
total USD594.00

What it does

Purchase order data extraction, automated end to end

Go from a stack of PDF purchase orders to a clean, ERP-ready spreadsheet in seconds, never type a line item again.

Stack of supplier purchase orders next to a document scanner

PurchaseOrders is AI purchase order extraction software built to extract data from POs at scale. Upload a PDF purchase order, a scan, or a phone photo and our AI reads every field, PO number, vendor/supplier, ship-to and bill-to, line items, delivery dates, terms, tax, and totals, then exports it to Excel, CSV, JSON, or API. Stop typing purchase orders into spreadsheets and let machine learning do the data extraction for you.

Filed purchase orders squared up on a tidy desk

What we extract

Extract every field from any purchase order

Our purchase order OCR reads the layout structure instead of matching a per-supplier template, so it pulls structured data from POs regardless of supplier or format.

  • PO number Purchase order and reference IDs
  • Vendor & supplier Name, address, tax ID, contact
  • Ship-to & bill-to Delivery and billing addresses
  • Line items SKU, description, quantity, unit price, amount
  • Delivery dates Required-by and expected ship dates
  • Subtotals & totals Net, gross, discounts, shipping
  • Tax & VAT Rates, amounts, and breakdowns
  • Terms Payment terms, incoterms, currency
PDF & scans
Digital or photographed POs
Line items
SKU, qty, unit price, totals
4 outputs
Excel, CSV, JSON, API
<30s
Avg. per purchase order
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Why PurchaseOrders

A smarter way to extract data from purchase orders

Template-based tools and generic PDF converters break the moment a supplier changes their layout. PurchaseOrders uses AI purchase order extraction trained specifically on procurement documents, so it just reads the document, like a buyer would.

  • No templates required Skip rule-building and field mapping. The AI extracts purchase order data from new suppliers on the first try, with no configuration.
  • Reads messy scans Purchase order OCR handles smudged scans, skewed photos, and multi-page PDF POs that trip up ordinary converters.
  • Bulk extraction Extract purchase orders in batches and merge the results into one spreadsheet, process hundreds of documents in a single run.
  • Excel, CSV & JSON ready Extract purchase order data to Excel, CSV, or JSON with consistent columns mapped the same way every time.
  • Purchase order API Automate data extraction from purchase orders in your own apps with a simple PO data extraction API and webhooks.
  • Secure by design Encrypted in transit and at rest.

How it works

How purchase order data extraction works

Three steps to extract data from purchase orders, no template setup, no rules to maintain

  1. 1 Upload your purchase orders Add single or bulk PDF and image purchase orders from any supplier. The PO extractor handles native PDFs, scans, and photos alike.
  2. 2 AI extracts the data Machine learning models read each PDF purchase order and capture line items, totals, tax, vendor details, PO numbers, and delivery dates automatically.
  3. 3 Export or connect Download the extracted PO data as Excel, CSV, JSON, or an ERP import file, or pull it through our purchase order extraction API and webhooks.
API response 200 OK
po_numberPO-2024-0892 supplierAcme Supplies Ltd order_date2024-03-14 delivery_date2024-04-13 ship_toBldg 4, 19 Dock Rd
sku description qty unit_price amount
BRK-120Steel brackets1204.50540.00
tax54.00
total USD594.00
Accounts payable team checking supplier purchase orders at a desk

Who uses it

Built for teams that process purchase orders

Procurement, supply chain, and AP teams use our purchase order data extraction software to kill manual ERP data entry for good.

Procurement
Match every purchase order against the invoice and the receipt before anyone approves it.
Supply Chain
See which orders are open, partially received, or overdue, supplier by supplier.
Buyers
Turn vendor PDFs into line-item sheets for replenishment and margin checks.
AP Teams
Post extracted purchase orders into the ERP without keying a single field again.

Smart Reports

Turn extracted purchase orders into smart reports

Data extraction from purchase orders is only the start. PurchaseOrders sorts every extracted line item by supplier, category, and cost center, giving you a full picture of committed spend, no spreadsheet wrangling required.

  • Auto-categorization AI reads each extracted PO line item and files it under the right category, raw materials, MRO, services, software, and more.
  • Custom prompts Direct the AI: group by supplier, flag big-ticket items, split CAPEX from OPEX, surface duplicate purchase orders, or run any analysis you need.
  • Merge many purchase orders at once Combine extracted data from dozens of suppliers into one report for a complete committed-spend view across any time period.
  • Export to Excel Download categorized purchase order reports as Excel files, with every extracted line item listed under its category.
Smart Report output Spend by category
Category / Reference Amount
IT & Software $18,450
Cloud hosting · PO-2024-0892$6,200
CRM licenses · PO-44102$4,800
+ 8 more line items
Raw Materials $24,100
Steel supplier · PO-7821$12,050
Packaging co · PO-3390$12,050
MRO & Facilities $4,850
Office supplies co · PO-1120$3,500
Maintenance parts · PO-0456$1,350
Total Spend $47,400
AI-generated insights included

Integrations & API

Automate purchase order data extraction in your workflow

Whether you extract a single PDF purchase order or run thousands through automation, PurchaseOrders fits where you already work. Use the web app for one-off extractions, or the PO extraction API to wire AI purchase order data extraction into your own procurement pipeline.

Where the data goes next depends on the job. Teams comparing the category start with purchase order automation software; teams watching what is still outstanding use an AI purchase order tracking system. If you buy against standing agreements, see blanket purchase order software, and if customer orders arrive as PDFs you need to key into an ERP, see sales order entry automation. New to the workflow itself? Read the purchase order process, step by step. Still shopping the category? See how the best purchase order software compares on real vendor pricing.

A simpler alternative to AWS & Power Automate

Get accurate purchase order data extraction without stitching together AWS Textract, Power Automate flows, or custom machine learning models.

Developer-friendly API

Post a PDF, receive structured JSON. The purchase order data extraction API returns clean fields ready to store or transform.

Export anywhere

Extract purchase orders to CSV, Excel, and JSON, or download import files laid out for NetSuite, SAP, and other ERP and procurement systems.

1

Any supplier layout

PDF purchase orders, scans, and photographed paperwork all go through the same reader. No zone map to draw for each new supplier before the first document works.

2

Down to the line item

SKU or part number, description, quantity, unit price, and line total come out as separate columns, alongside vendor, ship-to address, PO number, and dates.

3

Into your systems

Take the result as Excel or CSV, or read the same fields as JSON over the API so purchase orders land in your ERP without a manual re-key step.

Security and trust

Your purchase order data stays private and secure

Every purchase order you upload for extraction is encrypted and access-controlled.

Audit-ready exports

Encryption everywhere

TLS 1.2+ while uploading and AES‑256 at rest for every purchase order and export.

Access controls

Role‑based permissions and full audit logs for every purchase order that passes through.

Enterprise

700,000 Base AI pages a month on one plan, with every Pro feature included.

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Pricing

Pricing that scales with your volume.

Simple, transparent pricing: pick the plan that matches your monthly volume.

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For individuals

Starter plan

Start turning your purchase orders into clean, structured spreadsheet data.

$49 $24

USD

  • Pages per month by AI model

    Choose speed vs accuracy when extracting

    Base AI Faster 2,500 pages
    Pro AI Best accuracy 500 pages
  • Up to 25 pages per document
  • AI-powered visual OCR for scanned documents
  • Support for multi‑page purchase orders & line items
  • Excel XLSX/CSV export
  • 5 AI Smart Reports / month
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For teams

Plus plan

Scale purchase order extraction across your whole team with automation.

$149 $74

USD

Includes all of Starter

  • Pages per month by AI model

    Choose speed vs accuracy when extracting

    Base AI Faster 10,000 pages
    Pro AI Best accuracy 2,000 pages
  • Unlimited pages per document
  • Bulk upload up to 50 files at once
  • Define your own extraction templates, custom tables
  • Categorization & merchant normalization
  • QBO (QuickBooks) export
  • 20 AI Smart Reports / month
  • Financial Reports (spend analytics)
  • Dedicated support channel

For high volume

Pro plan

Enterprise‑grade purchase order extraction, security, and controls.

$ $

USD

Monthly volume

Includes all of Plus

  • Pages per month by AI model

    Choose speed vs accuracy when extracting

    Base AI Faster pages
    Pro AI Best accuracy pages
  • Unlimited pages per document
  • Bulk upload up to 50 files at once
  • AI Smart Reports / month
  • API access

For enterprises

Enterprise

The highest volume plan for purchase order extraction across the whole company.

$ $

USD

Includes all of Pro

  • Pages per month by AI model

    Choose speed vs accuracy when extracting

    Base AI Faster pages
    Pro AI Best accuracy pages
  • Unlimited pages per document
  • Bulk upload up to 50 files at once
  • AI Smart Reports / month
  • API access
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Common questions

Purchase order data extraction FAQ

What is purchase order data extraction?

Purchase order data extraction is the process of using AI and OCR to read PDF or scanned purchase orders and pull out structured fields, PO number, vendor/supplier, ship-to and bill-to, line items, delivery dates, terms, tax, and totals, then export them to Excel (XLSX), CSV, JSON, or an API, ready for your ERP.

Can I extract purchase order data from a PDF?

Yes. PDF purchase order extraction is the core of what we do. Upload native or scanned PDF POs and the AI extracts every field automatically, no template setup required.

How do I extract purchase orders to CSV or Excel?

Upload your purchase orders and download the extracted data as Excel (XLSX), CSV, or JSON in one click, with bulk exports when you need to extract many POs at once.

Is there a purchase order extraction API?

Yes. Our purchase order data extraction API lets developers automate data extraction from POs: post a PDF and receive clean, structured JSON back, ideal for high-volume procurement pipelines.

Does it handle other procurement documents?

Yes. While built for purchase orders, the same AI also reads related procurement documents such as order confirmations, delivery notes, and invoices, so you can process your whole procure-to-pay paper trail.

Does it use OCR or machine learning?

Both. We combine purchase order OCR with machine learning models trained specifically on procurement documents, so accuracy holds up across smudged scans, photos, and unfamiliar supplier layouts.

Is my purchase order data secure?

Purchase orders are uploaded over encrypted connections and stored securely. You can delete your extracted data whenever you like.

What you get

What the purchase order extraction reads and returns

Manual entry time you take off the team each month 20 h

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