Forms Processing
Stop manual data entry: IDA extracts form data automatically, reliably, and without manual rule maintenance.
What is forms processing?
Forms processing automates the recognition and handling of structured forms throughout the document lifecycle. It applies both at document intake and during ongoing operations, often serving as a component of a digital mailroom or records processing workflows.
The focus is on precise data extraction regardless of layout, file format, or font. Intelligent data extraction transforms forms into structured, validated datasets that flow seamlessly into downstream business systems. Without reliable forms processing, organizations remain stuck with substantial manual data entry.
Common challenges
Diverse input formats
Documents arrive in dozens of formats, such as PDFs, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and more. Without robust processing, downstream processes fail at the first step.
Poor quality and diverse scripts
Faded files meet skewed smartphone photos, smudged scans encounter handwritten entries. Standard OCR often achieves only 70-85% accuracy here.
Missing or incorrect data
Incomplete or inconsistent information requires manual effort and delays processing.
Lengthy setup times
Traditional rule-based systems need months of setup time for new form types, slowing digitization projects to a crawl.
How IDA supports you
How it works
> 99%
Machine-print accuracy
> 95%
Handwriting accuracy
> 80%
Time savings through automation
100%
Made in Germany
Industries and use cases
Forms processing often integrates into input management or records classification and delivers structured data to downstream systems. The technology works across industries – wherever form data needs to be captured.
Public sector
Automated capture of applications, notices, and reports with high accuracy – even with handwritten entries and high volumes.
Scanning service providers
High-volume processing of diverse form types with maximum automation and minimized post-processing costs for diverse client projects.
Logistics
Processing of order forms, delivery notes, and bills of lading for accelerated supply chain operations.
Success stories
Your next steps
We support you from initial contact to successful deployment.
