The Cloud Blocks

The Cloud Blocks are specialized modules that integrate cloud-based services to enhance automation and data processing capabilities.

These blocks streamline complex tasks such as document conversion, data extraction, barcode handling, currency conversion, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and speech processing.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Document Conversion
  Cloud Blocks include multiple document processing capabilities:
  
  • Convert to Text: Extracts plain text from documents for further processing.
  • Convert to PDF: Converts files such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, and images into PDF format.
  • Convert to JSON: Transforms structured data files (CSV, XML, Excel) into JSON format.
  • Extract Document Text: Uses OCR to extract text from scanned PDFs and images.
  • Get Document Information: Extracts metadata such as author, page count, and creation date.

• Seamless Integration with Automation Workflows

  • The Input property allows direct interaction with other Leapwork blocks.
  • Cloud Blocks support larger file sizes, enabling more flexible document handling.

• Optimized Performance & Scalability

  • Cloud Blocks leverage online tools and cloud resources, reducing local processing overhead.
  • They support configurable timeout settings to optimize execution time.

How to Enable Cloud Blocks

To activate Cloud Blocks, request access through the Customer Portal.

Cloud Blocks provide a comprehensive document processing solution, enhancing automation flexibility and efficiency.

Updated 17.03.25