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PDF Parser

Step 1

Upload an AVA trail instruction PDF. The parser uses OCR and AI to extract structured walking directions, waypoints, and trail metadata into JSON.

visibility Google Vision OCR psychology Claude AI data_object Structured JSON
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Drop PDF here or click to browse
Accepts .pdf files from AVA walk events
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Geocoder

Step 2

Select a parsed JSON file to geocode. The corridor-based resolver matches each instruction step to real-world coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

route Corridor resolution public OSM data gps_fixed Sub-20m accuracy
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Drop JSON file or click to browse
Or select a JSON file from your computer
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Trail Mapper

Step 3

Visually review and correct waypoint positions on an interactive map. Drag markers to fine-tune locations, then export the final route as a GPX file.

touch_app Drag-to-reposition layers OSM + Satellite download GPX export
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Drop geocoded JSON or click to browse
Or select a geocoded file from your computer

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