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Upload the document set
Start with one PDF or a clean batch for the same job.
Research paper data extraction
Extract data from research papers into source-linked tables
Use DocExtract to turn public research PDFs, open-access papers, preprints, and published reports into structured tables you can verify against the source page, quote, and highlight.
Use public, open-access, or non-confidential research documents only. Do not upload patient records, private medical files, identifiable personal data, or regulated health information.
Use cases
Built for the documents you actually work with.
Literature review notes
Public research-paper extraction
Evidence tables
Study comparison spreadsheets
Open-access paper review
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.
Paper titleStudy designPopulationSample sizeIntervention or exposureOutcomeMain findingLimitationPage 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 not just use a PDF chatbot?
PDF chat is useful for one-off questions, but DocExtract is designed for repeatable field extraction.
DocExtract helps define columns before the run.
DocExtract produces structured rows instead of only prose answers.
DocExtract keeps source evidence attached to extracted values.
FAQ
Common questions before you start.
Can I use this for systematic reviews?
You can use it for public or non-confidential literature review workflows where source-linked extraction is useful. Do not use it for regulated or confidential data.
Can I extract study fields like sample size and endpoint?
Yes, define those as fields and review the source evidence after extraction.
Is this a replacement for citation management software?
No. It is focused on extracting structured data from PDFs into reviewable tables.
Public, non-confidential PDFs only
Use public, open-access, or non-confidential research documents only. Do not upload patient records, private medical files, identifiable personal data, or regulated health information.
See our upload policy for details.
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