Guide to Extracting Data from PDFs to Notion Without Errors
Moving PDF invoice data to Notion manually is slow and error-prone. Here is your roadmap for a professional workflow.
The "Core" of Your Database
To make your database useful, ensure you always extract these fields:
- Vendor: Tax name.
- Date: Consistent format (ISO recommended).
- Amounts: Tax base, VAT/Tax, and Total.
- Reference: Invoice number.
Why Manual Extraction Fails
Human error is inevitable when transcribing long numbers or dates. The solution is automating extraction with AI so the format is always identical.
| Problem | AI Solution |
|---|---|
| Mixed date formats | Automatic standardization |
| Decimal errors | Precise vision-based reading |
| Inconsistent names | Vendor normalization |
The Critical Step: Review
Even though AI is powerful (using models like Gemini), we always recommend a preview screen. Reviewing before sending ensures your Notion base remains 100% clean.
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