Knowhere API - Transform Documents into Structured Data

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Transform unstructured documents into clean, structured data.
Extract tables, formulas, and layouts with pixel-perfect precision.

.docx

.xlsx

.csv

.pptx

.pdf

.txt

.png

.jpg

.md

.json

.doc

.xls

.ppt

.epub

.html

.xml

.mp4

.mp3

.skills.md

INTEGRATE IN MINUTES

Our API is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. Whether you're using Python, Node.js, or raw cURL, you can get started with just a few lines of code.

1

GET YOUR API KEY

Sign up and generate your secure API key from the dashboard.

2

SUBMIT A JOB

Send a URL or upload a file to our processing queue.

3

RECEIVE RESULTS

Get structured JSON data via webhook or polling.

NewKnowhere x OpenClaw

GROUND 🦞OPENCLAW WITH KNOWHERE

We added a page for the @ontos-ai/knowhere-claw package: install it, ground OpenClaw, and inspect evidence before answering.

Also live on ClawHub as Knowhere.

How We Compare

Real-world comparisons showing why developers choose Knowhere API

Hierarchy construction

Automatically recognize and construct hierarchical data structures, such as multi-level section titles and multi-index headers

Complex merged cells

Accurately handle multi-level merged cells in both doc files and tables

Table boundary detection

Automatically separate tables in one table sheet based on boundary detection

Source traceability

Trace each information piece to its original section in the raw source with clear boundary

Hierarchical memory & progressive disclosure

Naturally supports hierarchical memory and progressive disclosure

Vectorless RAG & hybrid RAG

Naturally enables vectorless RAG and hybrid RAG

Top-K boost ~10%+ in production

Boost Top-K by ~10%+ in production data when applying RAG pipelines to parsed data

50%+ token savings on graphs

Save 50%+ tokens when developing graphs

>10%

Searching accuracy improvement in complex production data

50%+

Token saving when developing knowledge graphs

WHY CHOOSE KNOWHERE

Knowhere outperforms major competitors in key metrics

BUILT FOR EVERY DOCUMENT CHALLENGE

Enterprise-grade features designed to handle the most complex document parsing scenarios

Agentic-Native Structure

Progressive disclosure and hierarchical memory natively designed for agentic engineering workflows

Formula & Chemical Recognition

Extract mathematical formulas (LaTeX/MathML) and chemical structures with ~95% accuracy for scientific documents

Multi-format Support

Process 20+ major file formats: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPT, HTML, Images, and more with unified API

Full Provenance Tracing

100% source traceability for every extracted element, making it easy to audit and verify AI-generated content

On-premise Deployment

Supports local deployment for enterprise long-tail needs: conflict detection, compliance auditing, risk identification, and more

API First Design

RESTful API with webhooks, comprehensive SDKs for all major languages, and detailed documentation

WATCH YOUR DATA TRANSFORM

Our intelligent pipeline processes documents through multiple stages to deliver perfect results

SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING

Pay only for what you use. No hidden fees, no complex tiers.

That's it. No complex tiers, no hidden fees. Purchase page credits anytime. No minimum, no commitment.

GET STARTED FREE

FILE SIZE LIMITS

PDF100 MB

DOCX50 MB

XLSX50 MB

PPTX100 MB

Need higher limits? Contact team@knowhereto.ai for enterprise pricing with custom limits.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When am I charged?

Page credits are deducted when a job completes successfully. Failed jobs do not consume credits.

Do unused pages roll over?

Page credits expire 3 months after purchase.

Can I get a refund?

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What payment methods are accepted?

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