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Importing Schemas

Fields & TablesSchema Management

Import a previously exported schema

You can import a previously exported schema (JSON file) to load field configurations into a parser. This is useful when you want to:

  • Restore a backup
  • Copy fields from one parser to another
  • Share configurations with teammates

Where to import

1. Open your parser and go to Settings -> Fields & Tables.

2. Click Import Schema (top right, next to "Export Schema").

3. Choose the JSON file from your computer.

4. The schema is loaded and your fields are updated.

Screenshot placeholderguide-guides-fields-and-tables-schema-management-importing-schemas-01-fields-and-tables-invoice-schema.webpRequired PARSER view: Fields & Tables tab with Import Schema button and file pickerFuture alt text: Fields & Tables tab with Import Schema button and file picker

What happens when you import

  • Existing fields are replaced with the imported schema
  • All fields and tables from the imported file are added
  • The imported setup is saved immediately

Re-processing after import

After importing, you may want to re-process existing documents so they match the new field setup:

1. Return to the Document Inbox.

2. Open a document and use More -> Re-process document, or select several documents and use the bulk reprocess action.

3. This runs extraction again with the new schema.

Note: Re-processing uses credits again based on the parser's current settings. Only re-process if you need existing documents to match the new schema. See Credits and Billing for the full calculation.

Tips

  • Backup first: Export your current schema before importing a new one, in case you want to restore it
  • Test on a copy: If possible, test importing on a test parser first
  • Check field names: Make sure imported field names match what you expect
  • Re-process carefully: Only re-process documents if you need them to match the new schema

Troubleshooting

  • "Invalid file": Make sure you're importing a schema file exported from PARSER (JSON format)
  • Fields missing: Check that the imported schema has all the fields you expect
  • Wrong parser: Make sure you're importing into the correct parser

Next steps

Exporting SchemasExport your field configuration as a backup or to shareOpen guide → Update Fields with Ask AIDescribe the field and table changes you want in plain languageOpen guide →