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Upload the document set
Start with one PDF or a clean batch for the same job.
PDF table extraction
Extract tables from PDFs with source-linked evidence
Use DocExtract to pull tables, repeated records, and structured fields from public PDFs, then verify each value against the original page evidence.
Use public, non-confidential tables only. Do not upload bank statements, private invoices, payroll data, personal data, private financial records, or regulated documents.
Use cases
Built for the documents you actually work with.
Public report tables
Research-paper tables
Annual report tables
Government PDF tables
Multi-page public tables
Repeated records in PDF reports
Example fields
Define the columns once, then review every value.
These are typical fields people define for this kind of document. Define your own in plain language, approve the instruction pack, and verify each value against its source page.
Table titleRow labelCategoryMetricValueUnitYearNotesPage numberSource quote
Workflow
From upload to source review in one continuous flow.
Keep setup, approval, and evidence review inside one product instead of spreading the workflow across separate tools.
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Define the fields that matter
Set columns, hints, and the output mode in plain language.
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Approve the instruction pack
Review and edit the generated rules before the run starts.
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Review evidence, not just rows
Jump from a result cell to the supporting PDF evidence.
Comparison
When to use DocExtract instead of Tabula or Camelot
Use Tabula or Camelot if you only need clean table extraction and are comfortable with their workflow.
Use DocExtract when you need AI-assisted extraction, custom fields, repeated records, and source-linked review.
Use DocExtract when tables are part of a larger report and you need surrounding context.
Use DocExtract when you want non-coders to define fields in plain language.
FAQ
Common questions before you start.
Is this only for tables?
No. It can handle table-like repeated records and named fields from PDF content.
Can it handle multi-page tables?
It works best when you define clear fields and review the evidence for each value. For tables that span pages, define the columns once and review the extracted rows against their source pages.
Is this an Excel replacement?
No. It helps extract data from PDFs into structured results that you can review and then use elsewhere.
Public, non-confidential PDFs only
Use public, non-confidential tables only. Do not upload bank statements, private invoices, payroll data, personal data, private financial records, or regulated documents.
See our upload policy for details.
Related
Other ways to use DocExtract.
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