How to Generate Tally XML from PDF and Excel Invoices

Tally Prime accepts data via XML import format. Understanding this format helps you appreciate how automation bridges the gap between unstructured PDFs and structured accounting entries.

The Tally XML Structure

Each voucher in Tally XML contains: VoucherType (Purchase/Sales), VoucherDate, PartyName, LedgerEntries (with tax splits), and InventoryEntries (item details). The XML must strictly follow Tally's schema.

From PDF to XML Pipeline

LekhaFlow's pipeline: PDF → AI Text Extraction → JSON Structuring → Ledger Mapping → XML Generation → Tally Import. Each step includes validation to ensure debit equals credit.

The entire process is local — your PDF never leaves your computer, and the generated XML imports directly into Tally without internet.