AI Fast Station: document parsing tool for comparing OCR models in one click

AI Fast Station is a free open source OCR model arena that focuses on intelligent parsing of documents and images. Users can upload PDF or image files and quickly find a suitable parsing solution by comparing seven mainstream OCR models with one click. The site supports a variety of format files, easy to operate, without the need for complex installation.AI Express provides high-precision recognition, fast processing and security, suitable for enterprises and individuals to deal with complex documents. The platform also supports cloud deployment to meet diverse needs.

Function List

• Supports uploading PDF, PNG, JPEG format files up to 50MB.
• Provides one-click comparison of seven OCR models (MinerU, MonkeyOCR, Docling, Marker, Dolphin, OCRFlux, PP-StructureV3).
• Supports high-precision PDF parsing, table recognition, formula recognition and Markdown conversion.
• Provide real-time processing progress display and multiple formats output (TXT, Markdown, JSON, PDF).
• Guest mode saves recognition history temporarily and permanently after registration.
• Supports private and public cloud deployments, adapting to enterprise needs.
• Provides an API interface for easy integration by developers.

Using Help

AI Express provides simple and intuitive OCR document parsing service, users do not need to install the software, just through the browser operation to complete the document recognition. Below are the detailed steps and function operation guide to help users get started quickly.

Register & Login

AI Express Station supports Guest Mode and Registered User Mode:

1. guest mode : No need to register, directly upload files for recognition, but the recognition history is only temporarily saved and may be lost after closing the browser.
2. registered user : After free registration, users can unlock features such as permanently saving recognition history, multi-model one-click comparison, and more. Registration Process:
   • Visit the official AI Express website (https://fast360.xyz).
   • Click on "Free Registration" and enter your email and password.
   • Verify your email and log in to unlock full functionality.

Uploading files

AI Express Station supports a variety of file formats, and the upload process is as follows:

1. Open the home page of the website and locate the "File Upload" area.
2. Drag and drop PDF, PNG or JPEG files into the upload box, or click "Select Files" to pick them locally.
3. Supports files up to 50MB, automatically detects file formats.
4. For batch processing (exclusive for registered users), you can upload multiple files at once.

Selecting an OCR model

AI Express Station integrates seven OCR models, which users can choose according to their needs:

1. Go to the Select OCR Model page to view the list of models.
2. Select the appropriate model based on the file type:
   • MinerU : Suitable for academic papers, complex documents, specializes in table and formula recognition.
   • MonkeyOCR : Ideal for quickly recognizing pictures or simple documents, fast.
   • Docling : Supports high quality conversion of PDF and images, suitable for multi-format documents.
   • Marker : Specialized in PDF to Markdown, suitable for integration with large models.
   • Dolphin : Support complex document structure analysis, suitable for multimodal processing.
   • OCRFlux : Lightweight tool suitable for PDF to Markdown conversion with high quality.
   • PP-StructureV3 : Specializes in table, formula and chart recognition, based on PaddleOCR technology.
3. Registered users can compare multiple models with a single click, and visitor modes need to be selected on a case-by-case basis.

Start processing

The steps for processing documents are as follows:

1. After confirming the file and model selection, click "Start Processing".
2. The system displays real-time processing progress and GPU acceleration ensures fast completion.
3. If the file format is incorrect, the system will indicate an error and suggest a correction.

View & Export Results

Once processing is complete, users can view and export results:

1. View Results ::
   • The system provides online preview and supports text, Markdown, JSON and PDF formats.
   • The original text is displayed against the identification results for easy checking of accuracy.
2. Export results ::
   • Click "Download and Export" and choose TXT, Markdown, JSON or PDF format.
   • Registered users can save results to the cloud and access them at any time.

Configuring Cloud Deployment

AI Express Station supports both private and public cloud deployments for enterprise users:

1. public cloud : Directly use the services on the official website of AI Express, no additional configuration is required.
2. private cloud ::
   • Contact technical support (email: chinamaincloud01@protonmail.com) for deployment documentation.
   • Prepare the server environment (Linux or Windows supported).
   • Configure the Docker container according to the documentation and load the AI Express image.
   • Set up API keys to ensure data security.
3. After deployment, it can be integrated into enterprise systems through API interfaces to invoke OCR functions.

Using the API interface

Developers can integrate AI Fast Station's OCR functionality via API:

1. Register and get an API key (registered users only).
2. Refer to the official documentation to configure API requests, for example:

   curl -X POST https://api.fast360.xyz/ocr \
   -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>" \
   -F "file=@/path/to/document.pdf" \
   -F "model=mineru"
   

3. The API supports returning results in TXT, Markdown or JSON format.

Data Security Assurance

AI Fast Station values data security:

• File transfers are encrypted using HTTPS.
• Processed data is stored only in the user-specified area (temporary storage for guest mode, optional cloud storage for registered users).
• Private cloud deployment ensures no data leakage and is suitable for sensitive industries.

caveat

• The file size should not exceed 50MB, over the limit files need to be compressed or split.
• Ensure network stability to avoid upload or processing interruptions.
• Complex documents (e.g., handwritten text) may require multiple attempts at different models to optimize results.
• Regularly check the website for updates to get the latest models and features.

The interface design of AI Fast Station is simple and clear in navigation, suitable for novice and professional users. The home page provides a quick upload portal, and the documentation page explains the model features and usage in detail. Technical support e-mail (chinamaincloud01@protonmail.com) is available to answer questions.

application scenario

1. Enterprise Document Management
   Enterprises can quickly digitize paper contracts, invoices, etc. AI Fast Station's batch processing and high-precision recognition reduces manual entry and improves efficiency 80%.
2. Financial Industry Applications
   Banks and insurance companies can recognize ID cards, bank cards and bills.AI Fast Station provides 99% accuracy and second-level processing to guarantee data security.
3. Healthcare
   Healthcare providers digitize medical records and prescriptions with AI Express Station.MinerU models support terminology recognition to improve the efficiency of healthcare services.
4. E-commerce retail industry
   E-commerce platforms can extract product labels and order information. real-time identification and batch processing by AI Fast Station optimizes the operation process.
5. Educational and training institutions
   Schools can digitize textbooks and assignments. the Dolphin model is suitable for complex documents, reducing the burden on teachers.
6. Government public services
   Government departments can process documents and application forms.AI Express Station supports the digitization of records to enhance service efficiency.

QA

1. Which OCR model has the highest recognition accuracy?
   MinerU has the highest accuracy (95%) and is suitable for academic papers and complex documents.
2. What file formats are supported?
   Supports PDF, PNG, JPEG, up to 50MB.
3. How long does OCR recognition take?
   Typically done in seconds, complex documents may take 10-30 seconds depending on file size and model.
4. What formats can I export my recognition results to?
   TXT, Markdown, JSON and PDF formats are supported.
5. What are the limitations of the free version?
   Guest mode only saves history temporarily, register to save and unlock multi-model comparisons permanently.
6. How to choose the most suitable OCR model?
   Choose according to the file type: MinerU is suitable for complex documents, MonkeyOCR is suitable for fast image recognition, and Marker is suitable for Markdown conversion.
7. How is data security ensured?
   Use HTTPS encryption, temporary storage of visitor data, optional cloud storage for registered users, and private cloud deployment to ensure no data leakage.
8. Can you batch process documents?
   Registered users support batch uploading and processing, guest mode needs to be processed one by one.
9. How are recognition errors handled?
   Try different models or contact technical support (chinamaincloud01@protonmail.com) for help.
10. Does it support handwritten text recognition?
    Some models (e.g. PP-StructureV3) support handwritten text, but the effect varies depending on the font clarity.