# Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)

Intelligent document processing uses AI to read, classify, extract, and validate information from business documents.

## Why it matters

IDP combines document ingestion with techniques such as OCR, classification, extraction, validation, and workflow routing. Production systems need confidence thresholds and exception handling because layout changes, scans, handwriting, and ambiguous fields can cause errors.

## Example

An invoice pipeline extracts vendor, date, line items, and total, checks the arithmetic and purchase order, and sends uncertain fields to an accounts-payable reviewer.

## FAQ

### What is Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) in simple terms?

Intelligent document processing uses AI to read, classify, extract, and validate information from business documents.

### Why does Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) matter for teams using AI?

IDP combines document ingestion with techniques such as OCR, classification, extraction, validation, and workflow routing. Production systems need confidence thresholds and exception handling because layout changes, scans, handwriting, and ambiguous fields can cause errors.

### What is a practical example of Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)?

An invoice pipeline extracts vendor, date, line items, and total, checks the arithmetic and purchase order, and sends uncertain fields to an accounts-payable reviewer.


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