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Prerequisites

  • An VATextract account (sign up free)
  • A PDF or image invoice to process

Step 1: Sign In

Go to vatextract.com and sign in with your account.

Step 2: Upload an Invoice

1

Navigate to Upload

Click Upload in the dashboard sidebar or drag and drop a file directly.
2

Select Your File

Choose a PDF or image file. Multi-page PDFs are supported.
3

Wait for Processing

The AI extracts data automatically. This typically takes 5-15 seconds.
Tip: You can also forward invoices to your personal inbox address for automatic processing. Find your address in Settings → Email Forwarding.

Step 3: Review Extracted Data

Once processing completes, you’ll see:
  • Summary fields: Supplier name, invoice date, total amount, VAT
  • VAT validation status: Green check for valid, warning for issues
  • Line items: Each item with description, quantity, unit price, and amount
You can manually edit any extracted field. Click on a field to modify it, and your changes are saved automatically.

Step 4: Export Your Data

Click the Export button to download your data:
FormatBest For
Excel (.xlsx)Full invoice with line items on separate sheets
CSVQuick import to other systems
AirtableDirect sync to your Airtable base
Google SheetsCollaborative spreadsheet access

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