# ChargedAPI - Document & Image Processing API

> ChargedAPI provides 77+ REST API endpoints for document conversion, PDF manipulation, AI-powered data extraction, image processing, and document generation.

## About
ChargedAPI is a developer-focused API platform that helps automate document workflows. No infrastructure to manage - just simple REST APIs.

Website: https://www.chargedapi.com
Documentation: https://www.chargedapi.com/docs-v2.html
API Base URL: https://api.chargedapi.com

## Pricing
- Free: $0/month - 50 API calls
- Basic: $19/month - 500 API calls  
- Organization: $49.99/month - 10,000 API calls + 5 team members

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## Document Conversion (25+ formats)
POST /convert - Convert documents between formats

Supported Input Formats:
- PDF, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, XLS, PPTX, PPT
- HTML, TXT, RTF, CSV, TSV
- ODT, ODS, ODP (OpenDocument)
- PNG, JPG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, WebP

Supported Output Formats:
- PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX
- HTML, TXT, PNG, JPG

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## PDF Tools (12 endpoints)

POST /pdf/merge - Combine multiple PDFs into one
POST /pdf/split - Split PDF into individual pages or page ranges
POST /pdf/compress - Reduce PDF file size (50-80% reduction)
POST /pdf/rotate - Rotate pages 90°, 180°, or 270°
POST /pdf/watermark - Add text or image watermarks
POST /pdf/protect - Add password protection and encryption
POST /pdf/ocr - Extract text from scanned PDFs (100+ languages)
POST /pdf/redact - Redact sensitive information permanently
POST /pdf/extract - Extract text, images, or metadata from PDFs
POST /pdf/accessibility - Check and improve PDF accessibility
POST /pdf/url-to-pdf - Convert webpage URL to PDF
POST /pdf/batch-url-to-pdf - Convert multiple URLs to PDFs

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## Image Processing (12 endpoints)

POST /image/remove-bg - Remove background using AI (transparent PNG output)
POST /image/resize - Resize to specific dimensions or percentage
POST /image/crop - Crop to exact coordinates or aspect ratio
POST /image/rotate - Rotate images any degree
POST /image/flip - Flip horizontal or vertical
POST /image/convert - Convert between PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, TIFF
POST /image/compress - Reduce file size while maintaining quality
POST /image/grayscale - Convert to black and white
POST /image/blur - Apply blur effect
POST /image/brightness - Adjust brightness levels
POST /image/invert - Invert colors
POST /image/sepia - Apply sepia tone filter

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## AI-Powered Data Extraction (4 endpoints)

POST /ai/extract/invoice - Extract from invoices:
  - Vendor name, address
  - Invoice number, date, due date
  - Line items with descriptions, quantities, prices
  - Subtotal, tax, total, currency

POST /ai/extract/receipt - Extract from receipts:
  - Merchant name, date, time
  - Items purchased, prices
  - Payment method, total

POST /ai/extract/resume - Parse resumes/CVs:
  - Name, contact info, email, phone
  - Work experience, education
  - Skills, certifications

POST /ai/chat - Document Q&A:
  - Upload any document
  - Ask questions in natural language
  - Get AI-powered answers

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## Document Generation (6 endpoints)

POST /generate/invoice - Generate PDF invoices
  - Customizable templates
  - Company branding
  - Line items, tax calculations

POST /generate/certificate - Generate certificates
  - Multiple templates
  - Dynamic fields
  - Batch generation supported

POST /generate/qr - Generate QR codes
  - URL, text, vCard, WiFi
  - Custom colors and sizes
  - PNG, SVG output

POST /generate/barcode - Generate barcodes
  - Code128, Code39, EAN-13, UPC-A
  - Custom sizes
  - PNG, SVG output

POST /generate/mail-merge - Mail merge documents
  - Template + data = personalized documents
  - CSV/JSON data input
  - Batch PDF generation

Certificate Studio: https://www.chargedapi.com/certificate-studio.html
  - Visual certificate builder
  - Drag-and-drop editor
  - Bulk generation

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## Authentication
All API requests require an API key in the header:
```
X-API-Key: your_api_key
```

Get your free API key: https://www.chargedapi.com/#pricing

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## Quick Start Examples

### Convert PDF to Word
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.chargedapi.com/convert" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@document.pdf" \
  -F "output_format=docx" \
  -o converted.docx
```

### Merge Multiple PDFs
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.chargedapi.com/pdf/merge" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "files=@doc1.pdf" \
  -F "files=@doc2.pdf" \
  -o merged.pdf
```

### Extract Invoice Data (AI)
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.chargedapi.com/ai/extract/invoice" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@invoice.pdf"
```

### Remove Image Background
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.chargedapi.com/image/remove-bg" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@photo.jpg" \
  -o transparent.png
```

### Generate QR Code
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.chargedapi.com/generate/qr" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d "data=https://example.com" \
  -o qrcode.png
```

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## Integrations
- Zapier: Connect to 5,000+ apps (no-code automation)
- REST API: Works with any programming language
- Webhooks: Get notified when processing completes

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## Use Cases
1. E-commerce: Remove product image backgrounds
2. Accounting: Extract data from invoices automatically
3. HR: Parse resumes and extract candidate info
4. Legal: Merge contracts, add watermarks, redact sensitive data
5. Marketing: Generate QR codes, certificates, personalized documents
6. Archival: Convert documents to PDF, OCR scanned files

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## Support
- Email: support@chargedapi.com
- Documentation: https://www.chargedapi.com/docs-v2.html
- Blog: https://www.chargedapi.com/blog.html
- API Status: https://api.chargedapi.com/health

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## Links
- Homepage: https://www.chargedapi.com
- Pricing: https://www.chargedapi.com/#pricing
- Documentation: https://www.chargedapi.com/docs-v2.html
- API Tester: https://www.chargedapi.com/api-tester.html
- Blog: https://www.chargedapi.com/blog.html