DocStrange

This is an open source tool for end-to-end document understanding, transforming unstructured content from a variety of sources into clean, structured data.

• Input Formats: Processes a wide range of input formats including PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and common image types. The library can also process content directly from a URL.

• Structured Output: Converts documents into formats tailored for AI and automation, such as Markdown, JSON, and CSV. A clean HTML output is also provided.

• Advanced Parsing: The underlying processing pipeline includes advanced optical character recognition (OCR) for scans and photos, along with intelligent layout and table reconstruction.

• Model Upgrade: Utilizes a core model recently upgraded to 7 billion parameters, enhancing its ability to handle complex reasoning and improve output accuracy.

• Hybrid Deployment: Provides both a hosted service with a free usage tier and a local processing mode. The local mode ensures that confidential data remains within an organization's environment.

The tool provides a unified solution for document conversion and data extraction, simplifying a critical step in the pre-processing stage for AI and automation projects.