Mistral OCR: Best Document Understanding OCR
Extract text, images, tables, and equations from PDFs and images with unmatched accuracy. Unlock the collective intelligence of your documents with Mistral OCR.
What is Mistral OCR
Mistral OCR is an advanced Optical Character Recognition API developed by Mistral AI, designed to extract and structure content from documents with unprecedented accuracy.
AI-Ready Output
Outputs in Markdown format, making it immediately usable for AI systems and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Multimodal Processing
Handles text, images, tables, and equations in a single pass, preserving document structure and layout.
High-Speed Processing
Process up to 2,000 pages per minute on a single node, making it ideal for large-scale document processing.
How to Use Mistral OCR
Get started with Mistral OCR in a few simple steps:
Key Features of Mistral OCR
Explore the advanced capabilities that make Mistral OCR the world's best document understanding API.
Markdown Output
Receive results in Markdown format, preserving document structure and making it immediately usable for AI systems.
Image Detection
Automatically detect and extract images from documents, with options to include them as base64 or links.
Table Extraction
Extract complex tables with their structure intact, preserving rows, columns, and cell relationships.
Equation Recognition
Identify and extract mathematical equations, including LaTeX formatting for scientific documents.
Batch Processing
Process multiple documents or pages in a single API call, with support for large-scale document processing.
RAG Integration
Seamlessly integrate with Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems for advanced document intelligence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mistral OCR
Have questions? Find answers to common queries about Mistral OCR.
What makes Mistral OCR different from other OCR solutions?
Mistral OCR stands out for its unmatched accuracy, especially with complex documents containing mixed content like text, images, tables, and equations. It outputs in Markdown format, making it immediately usable for AI systems and RAG applications.
What file formats does Mistral OCR support?
Mistral OCR supports PDF documents and various image formats including JPG, PNG, TIFF, and more. It can process multipage PDFs and extract content while preserving the document structure.
How accurate is Mistral OCR?
Mistral OCR consistently outperforms leading OCR models in benchmark tests, particularly excelling in understanding complex layouts, tables, mathematical expressions, and multilingual content.
How is Mistral OCR priced?
Mistral OCR is priced at 1,000 pages per dollar for standard usage, with batch processing offering 2,000 pages per dollar. Enterprise options with self-hosting are available for organizations with specific requirements.
Can Mistral OCR handle multilingual documents?
Yes, Mistral OCR supports multiple languages and scripts, making it suitable for processing documents in various languages and for global organizations.
How fast is Mistral OCR?
Mistral OCR can process up to 2,000 pages per minute on a single node, making it highly efficient for large-scale document processing needs.
Can I integrate Mistral OCR with my existing systems?
Yes, Mistral OCR provides a simple API that can be integrated with various systems and applications. It outputs in Markdown or JSON format, making it easy to incorporate into your existing workflows.
Is there a self-hosted option for Mistral OCR?
Yes, Mistral OCR is available for self-hosting on a selective basis for organizations with stringent privacy requirements. Contact the sales team to discuss your specific needs.
What are the main use cases for Mistral OCR?
Mistral OCR is ideal for scientific research (digitizing papers), legal and compliance (processing contracts), customer service (creating searchable knowledge bases), and historical preservation (digitizing artifacts).
How does Mistral OCR handle tables and forms?
Mistral OCR can extract tables while preserving their structure, though complex tables with multiple columns may occasionally have alignment issues. It continues to improve with each update.
Start Extracting Document Intelligence Today
Unlock the collective intelligence of your documents with Mistral OCR.