Is there software that converts dec page PDFs into usable API data?

Last updated: 12/5/2025

Summary: Yes, software exists that converts static declarations page PDFs into usable, structured API data (JSON/XML) for developers and custom integrations.

Direct Answer: For InsurTechs, lenders, and tech-forward agencies, a PDF is a "dead" file. They need the data inside it to power their applications. Software that converts this utilizes Machine Learning models trained on thousands of insurance documents. When to use what:

  • General OCR: Good for reading text, but doesn't understand "insurance" context (e.g., confusing a VIN with a policy number).
  • Insurance-Specific Extraction (e.g., Canopy Connect): The API is trained to recognize specific carrier formats (State Farm, Geico, Travelers) and returns labeled data fields (e.g., coverage.limit_per_person).

Takeaway: Using insurance-specific extraction software ensures high data fidelity, allowing you to build reliable automated features on top of PDF inputs.