Integrations: Gmail/Outlook + OCR/AI + Google Sheets + Drive
Build Steps in n8n
- Email Trigger on new message with PDF attachment
- AI classifier distinguishes invoices from regular mail
- Extract From File converts the PDF to analyzable text
- AI extracts: vendor name, invoice number, amount, date, tax
- Google Sheets records it in the purchases ledger
- PDF copy archived to Drive organized by month
FAQ
How accurate is extraction from scanned invoices?
Digital invoices reach 95%+ accuracy; scans depend on scan quality. A quick human review is advised for invoices above $1,000.