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User Guide for Odoo AI-OCR Document Digitization Invoice

Updated 21 May 2025

Introduction

Odoo AI-OCR document digitization Invoice module simplifies invoice management by using AI to extract key details from scanned invoices.

This eliminates the need for manual data entry, making it quicker and more reliable to record invoice details in Odoo.

Check the video mentioned below for a brief overview of the module:

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Check below how to add Handwritten OCR – Invoice Digitization in Odoo ERP Using AI:

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Features

  • Automatically reads and adds key details from scanned invoices into Odoo.
  • Accurately extract information, invoice numbers, dates, items, amounts, and taxes to reduce errors.
  • Processes multiple invoices simultaneously, saving time when handling bulk invoices.
  • Utilizes AI to detect and extract data from even complex invoice formats.
  • Allows users to create custom templates for specific invoice layouts.
  • Provide options to adjust field mappings for various invoice structures, ensuring flexibility.
  • Enables data extraction not only from PDFs but also directly from invoices stored in Odoo.

Installation

  1. Once you purchase the App from the Webkul store, you will receive the link to download the zip file of the module.
  2. Extract the file on your system after the download finishes. As a result, you will be able to see a folder named- ‘odoo_invoice_digitization’
  3. Copy and paste this folder inside your Odoo Add-Ons path.
  4. Now, open the Odoo App and click on the Settings menu. Here, click on Activate the Developer Mode.
  5. Then, open the Apps menu and click on ‘Update Modules List
  6. In the search bar, remove all the filters and search ‘odoo_invoice_digitization’
  7. You will be able to see the module in the search results. Click on ‘Install’ to install it.

Workflow

  1. After installing the Odoo AI-OCR Document Digitization Invoice module, navigate to the OCR Pipelines. Open any record to check the extracted Invoice data.
Navigate to the OCR Pipelines.

2.Open the record to view details like the name, OCR template, source, document, and extracted JSON. Click Create Record to save it in Odoo.

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Additionally, you can  edit, download, or delete the PDF file from the upload document.

 You can edit, download, or delete the PDF file from the upload document.

3. To check or create templates, go to the Configuration tab and select OCR Templates.

Go to the Configuration tab and select OCR Templates.

4. To create a new template, click New in the top-left corner of the screen. This opens a form where you can specify the details and customize the template according to your needs.

To create a new template, click New in the top-left corner of the screen.

5. Customize your invoice template by editing field mapping. Add keywords, set data formats, and adjust field types, labels, and default values for accurate extraction.

Customize your invoice template.

6. Click Dry Run (as shown in Step 5) to upload a PDF for data extraction. After extraction, click Create Record to save it in Odoo.

Click "Create Record" to save the extracted record in Odoo.

7.  Once you click Create Record, the data is saved, and you can view the newly created record.

You can view the newly created record.

8. You can also perform a dry run directly from the invoice dashboard. Click the drop-down arrow next to “New” in the top-left corner, and select the “AI” option to extract data.

Select the “AI” option to extract data.

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Hope you find the guide helpful! Please feel free to share your feedback in the comments below.

If you still have any issues or queries about it, please raise a ticket at the UV Desk.

I hope this helps. In case of any further queries, contact us at our support mail.

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Current Product Version - 1.0.0

Supported Framework Version - Odoo V17

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