What are you using to preprocess pdfs before feeding them to a local model?
Users on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit are discussing methods for preprocessing PDF documents before feeding them into local large language models. The primary challenge highlighted is handling PDFs with complex layouts like tables and multi-column text, which often result in garbled input and poor model output quality. Participants are seeking recommendations for tools beyond basic libraries like PyMuPDF and pdfplumber, with specific interest in Docling and LlamaParse for more challenging documents. AI
IMPACT Users are exploring ways to improve the quality of data fed into local LLMs for document QA, aiming for better performance with complex document layouts.