Claranova has introduced the Avanquest PDF API for Claude, a new software solution designed to integrate advanced PDF functionalities into artificial intelligence (AI) systems and conversational workflows. The launch, announced on September 20, 2026, forms part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its business-to-business (B2B) offerings by providing document management technologies as software-as-a-service (SaaS), application programming interfaces (APIs), and automation tools.
The Avanquest PDF API allows developers and enterprises to incorporate more than 15 professional PDF features directly into AI assistants. These capabilities include document conversion, editing, optical character recognition (OCR), data extraction, document protection, and analysis. By embedding these functions within AI ecosystems, users can automate a range of document processing tasks, enhancing operational efficiency in professional environments.
Claranova's move leverages the document management expertise accrued by its Avanquest brand over two decades. The company aims to accelerate adoption of its proprietary technologies by making them easily accessible via APIs and services that integrate smoothly with AI applications, business software, and professional workflows. This approach aligns with the group’s objective to deepen engagement with its existing customer base while attracting new developers and software publishers seeking to enhance their applications with advanced document handling capabilities.
The API service is available on a pay-as-you-go model, beginning with a 30-day free trial. Users can obtain an API key through Claranova’s developer portal and choose from tiered plans—Starter, Scale, or Enterprise—based on their usage requirements. This flexible pricing structure is intended to support scalable deployment across a variety of organizations, from small developers to larger enterprises.
Eric Gareau, CEO of Claranova, emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding its B2B operations by leveraging long-standing document expertise within the emerging AI landscape. He described the API launch as the initial step in a wider strategy aimed at entering new markets and progressively broadening service offerings for business clients.
Building on a solid foundation established with its business-to-consumer (B2C) customer base, Claranova is intensifying its focus on workflow management and optimization solutions tailored to enterprise needs. The introduction of the Avanquest PDF API reflects a strategic pivot to capitalize on growing demand for integrated document technologies within AI-driven business processes.
