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id: "developer-guide"
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url: /parser/
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title: "Document Parsing API - Extract Text, Images & Metadata"
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linktitle: "Document Parsing API"
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productName: "GroupDocs.Parser Cloud"
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weight: 2
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description: "Complete resource for document parsing API integration. Extract text, images, and metadata from 50+ formats using GroupDocs.Parser Cloud with SDKs and examples."
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keywords: "document parsing API, cloud document extraction, text extraction API, document metadata extraction, PDF text extraction, document parser SDK"
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date: "2025-01-02"
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lastmod: "2025-01-02"
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categories: ["Developer Tools"]
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tags: ["document-parsing", "cloud-api", "text-extraction", "api-integration"]
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---
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# Complete Document Parsing API
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Looking to extract data from documents in your application? You're in the right place. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know about implementing GroupDocs.Parser Cloud - a powerful document parsing API that handles 50+ file formats.
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Whether you're building a content management system, automating document workflows, or creating data extraction pipelines, this guide will get you up and running quickly with practical examples and proven best practices.
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## Why Choose GroupDocs.Parser Cloud for Document Extraction?
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**Simplified Integration**: No need to install complex libraries or worry about format compatibility. One API handles everything from Word documents to PDFs, emails to eBooks.
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**Cloud-Native Architecture**: Scale automatically based on your parsing volume. No server maintenance, no storage concerns - just reliable document processing.
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**Developer-Friendly**: SDKs available in 6+ programming languages with comprehensive documentation and code examples.
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## Getting Started with Document Parsing API
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Ready to start extracting data from your documents? Here's your roadmap:
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### Essential Tutorials for Implementation
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1. [Cloud API Document Data Operations Tutorials](./data-operations/) - Master the fundamentals of extracting text, metadata, and structured data from documents. Perfect starting point for new developers.
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2. [Cloud API Document Parse Operations Tutorials](./parse-operations/) - Dive deeper into advanced parsing techniques including table extraction, barcode recognition, and custom data parsing workflows.
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3. [Cloud API Document Storage Operations Tutorials](./storage-operations/) - Learn efficient document storage management, batch processing, and optimization strategies for large-scale operations.
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4. [Cloud API Document Template Operations Tutorials](./template-operations/) - Unlock the power of template-based parsing for consistent data extraction from similar document structures.
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### Core Setup Requirements
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Before diving into the tutorials, you'll need to handle these essentials:
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- **Authentication**: Secure your API requests with proper authentication tokens
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- **SDK Installation**: Choose your preferred programming language and install the corresponding SDK
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- **API Endpoints**: Familiarize yourself with the RESTful endpoints and their specific use cases
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## Document Parsing API Features That Save Development Time
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### Text Extraction Made Simple
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Extract text in multiple formats depending on your needs:
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- **Raw text**: Perfect for search indexing and content analysis
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- **Formatted text**: Preserves styling for display purposes
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- **Structured text**: Maintains document hierarchy for complex processing
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**Common Use Case**: Content management systems use raw text extraction for search functionality while preserving formatted text for user display.
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### Metadata Extraction for Document Intelligence
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Beyond just text, you can extract valuable document properties:
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- Creation dates and modification timestamps
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- Author information and document statistics
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- Custom properties specific to different file formats
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- Security settings and permissions
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**Pro Tip**: Metadata extraction is incredibly useful for document classification and automated filing systems.
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### Image and Media Extraction
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Pull out embedded images, charts, and graphics from documents:
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- High-quality image preservation
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- Batch extraction from multi-page documents
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- Format conversion capabilities
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- Coordinate and positioning data
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### Advanced Data Parsing Capabilities
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**Table Extraction**: Convert document tables into structured data formats like JSON or CSV. Essential for processing invoices, reports, and financial documents.
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**Barcode Recognition**: Automatically identify and decode various barcode types. Perfect for inventory management and document tracking systems.
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**Text Search**: Perform precise text searches within documents before extraction. Saves processing time and reduces bandwidth usage.
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## Supported Document Formats (50+ Types)
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The document parsing API handles virtually any file format you'll encounter:
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### Office Documents
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- **Microsoft Office**: DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, DOC, XLS, PPT
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- **OpenOffice**: ODT, ODS, ODP
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- **Legacy formats**: Works with older Office versions seamlessly
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### Digital Documents
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- **PDF**: All versions including password-protected files
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- **Email formats**: EML, MSG, EMLX with attachment support
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- **eBooks**: EPUB, FB2, CHM with metadata preservation
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### Web and Markup
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- **HTML, XML, RTF**: Perfect for web scraping and content migration projects
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- **Archive formats**: ZIP, RAR with recursive extraction capabilities
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**Implementation Note**: The API automatically detects file formats, so you don't need to specify the document type in most cases.
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## Language-Specific Implementation Examples
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### Popular SDK Options
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Choose the SDK that matches your development stack:
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- **C#**: Full .NET Framework and .NET Core support
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- **Java**: Compatible with Java 8+ and all major frameworks
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- **PHP**: PSR-4 compliant with Composer integration
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- **Python**: Works with Python 3.6+ and popular frameworks like Django, Flask
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- **Ruby**: Rails-friendly implementation with gem packaging
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- **Node.js**: Promise-based API with async/await support
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**Best Practice**: Start with the SDK for your primary language, then expand to others as needed for microservices architectures.
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## Common Use Cases and Applications
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### Enterprise Document Processing
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- **Invoice Processing**: Extract vendor information, amounts, and line items
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- **Contract Analysis**: Pull key terms, dates, and parties from legal documents
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- **Report Generation**: Aggregate data from multiple document sources
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### Content Management Systems
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- **Document Search**: Index text content for full-text search capabilities
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- **Automated Tagging**: Use metadata extraction for automatic categorization
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- **Version Control**: Track document changes through metadata comparison
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### Data Migration Projects
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- **Legacy System Modernization**: Extract data from old document formats
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- **Database Population**: Convert document content into structured database records
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- **Archive Digitization**: Process large volumes of scanned documents
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## Implementation Best Practices
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### Performance Optimization Strategies
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**Batch Processing**: Group similar documents together to reduce API calls and improve throughput. The API handles concurrent requests efficiently.
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**Selective Extraction**: Only extract the data you need. If you just need text, don't request images and metadata - it'll speed up processing significantly.
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**Caching Results**: Implement local caching for frequently accessed documents to reduce API usage and improve response times.
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### Error Handling and Reliability
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**Graceful Degradation**: Always implement fallback logic for unsupported formats or corrupted files.
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**Retry Logic**: Network issues happen - implement exponential backoff retry mechanisms for failed requests.
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**Validation**: Verify extracted data quality, especially for critical business processes.
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### Security Considerations
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**Token Management**: Rotate API keys regularly and store them securely (never in source code).
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**Data Privacy**: Understand data retention policies and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR.
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**Transmission Security**: All API communications use HTTPS encryption, but verify this in your implementation.
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## Troubleshooting Common Issues
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### Authentication Problems
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**Issue**: "Unauthorized" or "Invalid credentials" errors
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**Solution**: Double-check your API key and ensure it's properly included in request headers. Verify the key hasn't expired.
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### Large File Processing
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**Issue**: Timeouts with large documents (>50MB)
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**Solution**: Consider breaking large documents into smaller chunks or using asynchronous processing endpoints.
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### Format-Specific Errors
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**Issue**: Extraction fails for specific document types
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**Solution**: Verify the document isn't corrupted by testing with a known-good file of the same format.
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### Rate Limiting
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**Issue**: "Too Many Requests" responses
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**Solution**: Implement proper rate limiting in your application and consider upgrading your plan for higher throughput.
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## Performance Optimization Tips
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**Document Size Considerations**: Files under 10MB process fastest. For larger files, expect proportionally longer processing times.
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**Concurrent Requests**: Most plans support multiple simultaneous requests. Check your plan limits and optimize accordingly.
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**Regional Endpoints**: Use the API endpoint closest to your users' location for best performance.
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**Format Optimization**: PDF and DOCX files generally process faster than image-heavy presentations or complex spreadsheets.
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## Advanced Implementation Topics
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### Custom Parsing Templates
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Create reusable templates for documents with consistent structures. This dramatically improves accuracy and processing speed for repetitive document types.
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### Webhook Integration
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Set up real-time notifications for document processing completion, especially useful for large batch operations.
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### Multi-Language Support
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The API handles documents in multiple languages automatically, with special optimizations for RTL languages and complex scripts.
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## Frequently Asked Questions
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**How accurate is the text extraction from scanned PDFs?**
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OCR accuracy depends on document quality, but typically ranges from 95-99% for clear, well-scanned documents.
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**Can I extract data from password-protected documents?**
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Yes, you can provide passwords through the API for encrypted PDFs and Office documents.
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**What's the maximum file size supported?**
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Individual files up to 500MB are supported, though processing time increases with file size.
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**How do I handle documents with multiple languages?**
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The API automatically detects and processes multi-language documents without additional configuration.
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**Is there a way to preview extraction results before processing?**
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Yes, you can use the document information endpoint to get metadata and basic structure before full extraction.
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## Next Steps and Resources
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### Essential Resources for Success
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- [API Reference Documentation](https://apireference.groupdocs.cloud/parser/) Complete technical specifications for all endpoints
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- [Interactive API Explorer](https://apireference.groupdocs.cloud/parser/) Test API calls directly in your browser
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- [Community Forum](https://forum.groupdocs.com/) Get help from other developers and GroupDocs experts

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# GroupDocs.Parser Cloud API Document Data Operations Tutorials
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Welcome to our hands-on tutorial series for developers learning to work with document data operations using GroupDocs.Parser Cloud API. These tutorials are designed to take you from basic document information retrieval to advanced container operations through practical, step-by-step instructions.
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## Learning Path: From Basics to Advanced Document Parsing
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This tutorial series presents a structured learning path to help you master GroupDocs.Parser Cloud API document operations. Each tutorial builds upon knowledge gained in previous lessons, gradually increasing in complexity while providing practical implementations you can apply to your own projects.
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### Getting Started with Document Information Operations
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Begin your journey with these foundational tutorials:
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1. [Learn to Get Supported File Types](/data-operations/get-supported-file-types/) - Master how to retrieve the complete list of file formats supported by GroupDocs.Parser Cloud.
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2. [Tutorial: How to Get Document Information](/data-operations/get-document-information/) - Learn to extract essential document metadata including file format, size, and page count.
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Each tutorial includes complete code examples in multiple programming languages, detailed explanations, and practical scenarios to enhance your learning experience.
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## Prerequisites
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Before starting these tutorials, you should have:
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- A GroupDocs.Cloud account (if you don't have one, [sign up for a free trial](https://dashboard.groupdocs.cloud/#/apps))
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- Basic knowledge of REST APIs and your preferred programming language
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- Your GroupDocs application Client ID and Client Secret from the [dashboard](https://dashboard.groupdocs.cloud/#/apps)
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## Helpful Resources
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- [Product Page](https://products.groupdocs.cloud/parser/)
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- [Documentation](https://docs.groupdocs.cloud/parser/)
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- [Live Demo](https://products.groupdocs.app/parser/family)
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- [API Reference](https://reference.groupdocs.cloud/parser/)
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- [Blog](https://blog.groupdocs.cloud/categories/groupdocs.parser-cloud-product-family/)
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- [Free Support](https://forum.groupdocs.cloud/c/parser/19/)
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- [Free Trial](https://dashboard.groupdocs.cloud/#/apps)

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