> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.appliedai.club/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Best Practices

> Tips and tricks for optimal extraction results

# Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to get the best results from the Image Extractor.

## Document Preparation

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Image Quality" icon="image">
    * Use clear, high-resolution scans
    * Ensure good lighting and contrast
    * Avoid blurry or skewed images
  </Card>

  <Card title="File Format" icon="file">
    * Prefer PDF for multi-page documents
    * Use PNG/JPEG for single-page items
    * Keep file size under 10MB
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Template Configuration

### Field Naming

* Use clear, descriptive names
* Follow a consistent naming convention
* Avoid special characters

### Field Descriptions

* Be specific about data location
* Include format expectations
* Mention common variations

<CodeGroup>
  ```json Good Example theme={null}
  {
    "field": "invoice_date",
    "description": "Date in top right corner, format: MM/DD/YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY"
  }
  ```

  ```json Bad Example theme={null}
  {
    "field": "date",
    "description": "The date on the document"
  }
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Processing Tips

<Steps>
  <Step title="Test First">
    Always test new templates with a single document before batch processing
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Results">
    Check extraction accuracy and adjust templates as needed
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor Performance">
    Track success rates and common errors
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Remember to regularly update your templates based on performance data and document changes.
</Note>