Zapier Image OCR Automation | DumplingAI

Zapier + DumplingAI

Turn images into structured text in Zapier Zaps

Call DumplingAI’s Image Extraction endpoint from your Zaps to capture on-image text, labels, and scene descriptions for accessibility, moderation, and cataloging.

Setup time
≈10 minutes
Supported formats
JPG, PNG, WebP
Output
OCR text + labels

Why Zapier teams add DumplingAI

Data built for Zapier workflows

Run OCR and image analysis on demand without maintaining vision pipelines.

Combine extracted text with Zapier’s Formatter, Storage, and AI actions to classify, moderate, or summarize visuals.

Distribute alt text and annotations to apps like HubSpot, Google Sheets, Slack, or 6,000+ integrations instantly.

Integration overview

How the Zapier + DumplingAI workflow fits together

Use the Webhooks by Zapier POST action to call DumplingAI’s Image Extraction endpoint with your asset, then pass the OCR text, labels, and descriptions deeper into the Zaps.

Integration steps

  1. 1

    Add the Webhooks by Zapier POST action

    Add a Webhooks by Zapier POST action right after your trigger so you can call DumplingAI without leaving the editor.

  2. 2

    Configure the DumplingAI request

    Select POST, switch to raw JSON mode, and add your DumplingAI API key as a custom header. Pass a publicly accessible image URL or encoded binary data and specify whether you need text, labels, or both.

  3. 3

    Distribute the annotations

    Map the results into Formatter, Paths, or downstream app steps to continue the Zap. Hand the extracted text and tags to moderation flows, alt-text generators, or asset management tools.

Workflow ideas

Automations powered by Image Extraction data

Mix DumplingAI with Zapier’s native actions to uncover new growth, enablement, and operations workflows.

Auto alt-text generator

Scan new creative assets, extract descriptive text, and push suggested alt copy into apps like HubSpot, Google Sheets, Slack, or 6,000+ integrations.

Content moderation guardrails

Run screenshots through the endpoint, flag risky terms with Zapier’s Formatter, Storage, and AI actions, and alert review teams automatically.

Product catalog ingestion

Extract specs from packaging photos and append structured data to product records without manual transcription.

Technical checklist

Best practices before you deploy

Authentication

Store the DumplingAI API key in the Webhooks header fields—Zapier keeps it encrypted and reusable across copies of the Zap.

Request payload

Send a reachable image URL or encoded binary plus optional toggles for OCR, labels, and descriptions.

Scaling & retries

Zapier automatically retries temporary errors, and you can add Looping plus Delay After Queue for extra resilience. If you process large keyword or URL lists, layer in Delay steps or Transfer tasks to stagger the workload.

Resources

Get everything you need to connect Zapier

Start with DumplingAI’s API docs, then dive into Zapier resources to wire up reliable, secure automations.

DumplingAI Image Extraction endpoint guide

Supported formats, optional parameters, and sample OCR payloads.

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Create a DumplingAI account

Start with free credits and generate an API key.

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Zapier Webhooks action reference

Guide to configuring the Webhooks by Zapier POST action and headers.

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FAQ

Answers before you connect Zapier to DumplingAI

How do I store the DumplingAI API key in Zapier?

Store the DumplingAI API key in the Webhooks header fields—Zapier keeps it encrypted and reusable across copies of the Zap.

Can I analyse multiple images in one Zap?

If you process large keyword or URL lists, layer in Delay steps or Transfer tasks to stagger the workload. Loop through image batches with Paths or batching features.

What if the image cannot be fetched?

Confirm the URL is public or uploadable. DumplingAI returns descriptive errors so you can retry with valid assets.

Ready to launch Zapier + DumplingAI workflows?

Create your DumplingAI account, generate an API key, and connect the Image Extraction endpoint to Zapier in minutes. Our team can help you scope automations if you need an extra hand.