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Source Connection & Preprocessing

Converts every source to clean, deduplicated text.

What It Does

Source preprocessing transforms raw documents into clean, normalized text that's ready for chunking and embedding. It handles tasks like removing irrelevant content, standardizing formats, and extracting useful metadata.

Why It Matters

High-quality preprocessing directly impacts the quality of your RAG system. Clean, well-structured text leads to better chunks, more accurate embeddings, and ultimately more relevant responses.

Common Challenges

  • Handling diverse document formats (PDF, HTML, Word, etc.)
  • Preserving document structure and formatting that provides context
  • Removing boilerplate content while keeping important information
  • Extracting and preserving metadata for later use
  • Dealing with tables, images, and other non-text content
  • Handling OCR artifacts, misrecognition, and layout confusion in scanned documents

Interactive Demo

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sourcePreprocessing.commonChallenges

  • •sourcePreprocessing.nonMachineReadable: sourcePreprocessing.nonMachineReadableDescription
  • •sourcePreprocessing.complexLayoutsChallenge: sourcePreprocessing.complexLayoutsDescription
  • •sourcePreprocessing.embeddedNonText: sourcePreprocessing.embeddedNonTextDescription
  • •sourcePreprocessing.headersFooters: sourcePreprocessing.headersFootersDescription
  • •sourcePreprocessing.formattingArtifacts: sourcePreprocessing.formattingArtifactsDescription

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Building a robust Source Connection & Preprocessing solution is challenging. Respeak's Enterprise RAG Platform handles this complexity for you.

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