Cloudmersive
Cloudmersive is a California-based API platform provider offering document processing, conversion, OCR, validation, and security scanning services through RESTful APIs.
Overview
Cloudmersive, founded in 2017 by Silicon Valley engineers, operates from Pleasanton, California, providing cloud-based APIs for document and data processing tasks. The platform serves over 1,100 customers who have processed more than 1 billion API calls across virus scanning, document conversion, OCR, natural language processing, image recognition, and validation services.
The company offers flexible deployment options including public cloud, private cloud, and on-premise installations on Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms. Cloudmersive provides SDKs for 20+ programming languages with a 99.99% uptime SLA across 12+ data center regions. The platform uses HTTP/2 and HTTP/1.1 transport with TLS 1.2 encryption, offering 600 free API calls monthly with no expiration.
Key Features
- Document Conversion APIs: Transform files between PDF, Office formats, HTML, and images
- OCR Technology: Deep learning-based text recognition supporting 90+ languages with automatic image preprocessing
- Document Validation: Verify document authenticity, format integrity, and structural compliance
- Virus Scanning: Malware and security threat detection in documents
- PDF Processing: Merge, split, watermark, encrypt, and manipulate PDF files
- Image Processing: Resize, convert, crop, and enhance images programmatically
- Data Validation: Email, phone number, address, and data format verification
- Barcode Processing: Generate and read 1D and 2D barcodes including QR codes
- NLP Services: Text analysis, entity extraction, and language detection
- Content Disarm and Reconstruction: Neutralize threats in documents
Use Cases
Document Format Conversion
Development teams integrate Cloudmersive APIs to convert documents between formats within applications. Systems transform uploaded user documents to standardized formats, migrate legacy documents for modern platforms, and create web-viewable versions of files. API responses enable seamless format conversion without dedicated infrastructure.
Automated Data Extraction
Applications use OCR APIs to extract text and structured data from scanned documents and images. Finance systems process invoice data, HR platforms digitize paper forms, and identity verification services capture information from ID documents. Extracted data integrates directly into databases and business systems through API responses.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| API Architecture | RESTful APIs with JSON/XML responses |
| Authentication | API Key, OAuth 2.0 |
| Rate Limits | Tiered by subscription level |
| Response Time | Low-latency for real-time processing |
| SDKs | Java, C#, Python, PHP, Node.js, Ruby, .NET Core, Objective-C, 20+ languages |
| Deployment | Cloud, private cloud, on-premise (Azure, AWS, GCP) |
| Security | TLS 1.2, data encryption, enterprise security features |
| SLA | 99.99% uptime commitment |
| Data Centers | 12+ regions globally |
| Document Formats | PDF, Office files, images, HTML, CSV, and 100+ formats |
| OCR Languages | 90+ languages including English, Chinese, Arabic, European languages |
| Free Tier | 600 API calls/month with no expiration |
| Scalability | High-volume processing capability |
Getting Started
- API Registration: Sign up for an API key at cloudmersive.com
- Select APIs: Choose specific APIs for your use case
- SDK Integration: Implement API calls using preferred language SDK
- Testing: Validate functionality with sample documents
- Production: Scale API usage based on application needs
Resources
Company Information
Headquarters: Pleasanton, California, United States
Founded: 2017
Address: 4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 1-415-234-7421, 1-415-276-2094
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time
Customers: 1,100+
API Calls Processed: 1 billion+
