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Upload the document set
Start with one PDF or a clean batch for the same job.
Public PDF data extraction
Extract structured data from public PDFs with source-linked evidence
DocExtract helps analysts, researchers, journalists, and public-data users turn public PDF reports into structured data while keeping every answer tied to source evidence.
Use public, non-confidential documents only. Do not upload private citizen records, sensitive government files, personal data, confidential case files, or regulated documents.
Use cases
Built for the documents you actually work with.
Government reports
FOI or FOIA document releases
Public policy PDFs
Public audit reports
Council or agency meeting packs
Public consultation documents
Open-data reports trapped in PDF form
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.
Document titleAgency or publisherPublication dateProgram nameRegionMetricValueFindingRecommendationPage 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
Why use DocExtract for public PDFs?
Copy-paste loses context; DocExtract keeps source evidence attached.
Spreadsheet cleanup is slow; DocExtract starts with the fields you care about.
PDF chat gives answers; DocExtract creates structured tables.
Source-linked review helps public-data users verify claims before publishing or sharing.
FAQ
Common questions before you start.
What kinds of public PDFs work best?
Public reports, policy documents, published tables, agency PDFs, FOI releases, and open-data PDFs.
Can I use this for confidential public-sector work?
No. Use DocExtract only for public, non-confidential, low-sensitivity documents.
Can I review the extracted results?
Yes. Every extracted value links back to its source page, quote, and highlight inside DocExtract so you can verify each one before using it elsewhere.
Public, non-confidential PDFs only
Use public, non-confidential documents only. Do not upload private citizen records, sensitive government files, personal data, confidential case files, or regulated documents.
See our upload policy for details.
Related
Other ways to use DocExtract.
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