Extract Data from Purchase Orders
Quick guide to extracting data from purchase orders
Extract Data from Purchase Orders
Here's how to extract data from purchase orders using DigiParser.
Quick steps
- Create a parser with Document Processing Type: Purchase order (see Creating Parsers)
- Add fields you need (e.g. PO Number, Date, Vendor, Total) in Fields & Tables
- Add a table for line items (Item, Quantity, Unit Price, Total) if needed
- Upload purchase orders to the Document Inbox
- Review and edit extracted data, then export or send to integrations
Common fields for purchase orders
- PO Number (Plain text)
- PO Date (Date)
- Vendor Name (Plain text)
- Total Amount (Number)
- Line Items (Table with columns: Item Description, Quantity, Unit Price, Total)
Tips
- Use the Purchase order document type for better accuracy
- Use clear field names that match your POs
- Review extracted data before exporting
- Use folders to organize POs by vendor or project
Next steps
- Creating Parsers – Set up your PO parser
- Add/Edit Fields – Configure fields for POs
- Setting Up Tables – Add line items table
- Exporting Data – Export PO data
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