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Documents & Productivity

OCR that extracts text from images and PDFs, with optional translation of the result.

Optiic API is a free Documents & Productivity API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Uptime (30 days)
100%

Online · 1535 msTested Nov 15, 2026 · checked dailyIs it down? Status & uptime

About Optiic

Optiic is an advanced free OCR & image recognition API. The Optiic cloud OCR API is a free REST-based Web API to extract text from images and convert scans to searchable PDFs.

Provider
Optiic
Website
optiic.dev ↗

Details from optiic.dev.

Key facts

  • 100% uptime (30 days)
  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS
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Optiic API FAQ

Who provides the Optiic API?

The Optiic API is provided by Optiic (optiic.dev). Optiic is an advanced free OCR & image recognition API. The Optiic cloud OCR API is a free REST-based Web API to extract text from images and convert scans to searchable PDFs.

Is the Optiic API free?

Yes. The Optiic API is listed in the Documents & Productivity category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Optiic API require an API key?

Yes. The Optiic API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Optiic API from the browser?

Yes. The Optiic API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the Optiic API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Optiic API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.

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