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How to Enable Document Extraction Types in Tofu

Document Extraction Types allow you to upload, process, and review different document types such as AP Bills, AR Invoices, Bank Statements, and Direct Expenses in one workflow.

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Written by Bianca Raquel
Updated over a month ago

Step 1: Set Up Document Extraction Types

  1. Go to Entity → Settings → Features

  2. Under Document Extraction Types, all supported types are already enabled by default, including AP Bills, AR Invoices, Bank Statements, and Direct Expenses

Tips

  • Turn off any document types you don’t need to simplify your workspace and improve extraction focus

  • Only enable the types your team actually uses to keep workflows clean and efficient

What happens if you toggle an extraction type off

  • Source Documents Panel: Documents of that type will be hidden from your workspace

  • Extractions Panel: Extractions of that type will not appear while disabled

If switching between workflows, use Entry Type filters to focus on one document type at a time


Step 2: Upload Your Documents

  1. Go to Source Documents → Upload Document

  2. From the uploader

    • Select the correct Extraction Type

    • Upload your file

Supported file formats:

  • PDF

  • PNG

  • JPG / JPEG

Unsupported formats (such as MP3 or MP4) cannot be uploaded

  • You can upload multiple document types at once.

  • If an extraction type is missing, enable it in:
    Entity Settings → Features


Step 3: Create Extractions

Tofu uses an extractions-first workflow, meaning extractions are created before review.

Automatic extraction creation (recommended)

  • If the document type is known, Tofu prepares extractions automatically

  • Multiple document types can be processed at once

  • Extractions appear in the Extraction column for review

Manual extraction creation

Manual creation is useful when

  • A file contains multiple document types

  • Pages need to be split or regrouped

  • The type was not detected automatically

Steps

  1. Select pages

  2. Click Create Extractions

  3. Choose the extraction type

    • AP Bills

    • AR Invoices

    • Bank Statements

    • Direct Expense

Why extraction type selection matters

  • Determines extraction logic

  • Defines field structure

  • Applies validation rules

  • Controls export behavior

Selecting the correct type ensures accurate extraction and export


Step 4: Review and Verify Extractions

After extraction is created:

  1. Open the extraction

  2. Review extracted data

  3. Confirm fields are correct

  4. Click Verify

Always review before verifying to prevent export errors.


🔑 Quick Tips:

  • Enable only needed extraction types per entity

  • Upload multiple document types in one batch

  • Select the correct extraction type during upload or creation

  • Review all extractions before verifying

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