# Creating Parsers Source: https://www.digiparser.com/docs/guides/parsers/creating-parsers Parsers # Creating Parsers Learn how to create parsers for your documents Copy MarkdownOpen # [Creating Parsers](#creating-parsers) Feedback A **parser** is a setup that tells DigiParser what type of documents to process and what information to extract. You create a parser once, then use it for all similar documents. Feedback If you need to upload mixed document batches and send each file to a different parser, create the parsers first, then create a [Document Classifier](/docs/guides/document-classifiers). ## [How to create a parser](#how-to-create-a-parser) ### [From the sidebar](#from-the-sidebar) Feedback 1. In your team, click **Create Document Parser** in the sidebar. 2. You'll see this setup flow: * **Create document parser** * **What to extract** * **Start free trial** (only when required for the team) * **Upload document** * **View extracted data** app.digiparser.com![Onboarding flow showing the three steps](https://documents.digiparser.com/docs/screenshots/2026-07-23/create-document-parser-invoice.png?sig=f3ea2ab08a894487127be278f8f4f8f61431288d47e5aa006eb6ef708369d873) ### [From the Parsers page](#from-the-parsers-page) Feedback 1. Go to the **Parsers** page (e.g. from your team dashboard or app navigation). 2. Click **Add Parser**. 3. You'll go through the same setup flow. ## [Step 1: Create your document parser](#step-1-create-your-document-parser) Feedback In the first step, you: Feedback 1. **Enter a Parser Name**: Give it a clear name (e.g. "My Invoices", "Client Receipts", "Q1 Bank Statements"). This name appears in your parser list and helps you find it later. 2. **Choose a Document Processing Type**: Pick the type that best matches your documents. You can: * **Search** for a type using the search box * **Browse** the list of available types Feedback Common types include: Feedback * **Custom document** - DigiParser detects fields automatically * **Invoice** - For invoices and receipts * **Purchase order** - For purchase orders * **Bank statement** - For bank statements and transaction tables * **Resume** - For CVs and resumes * **Payslip** - For salary slips * **Expense report** - For expense reports * And more... app.digiparser.com![Create document parser step showing Parser Name field and Document Processing Type options](https://documents.digiparser.com/docs/screenshots/2026-07-23/create-document-parser-invoice.png?sig=f3ea2ab08a894487127be278f8f4f8f61431288d47e5aa006eb6ef708369d873) Feedback 3. Continue to **What to extract**. Feedback **Tip**: Choose the document type that best matches your documents. This helps DigiParser use the right extraction mode and improves accuracy. See [Choosing Document Type](/docs/guides/choosing-document-type) for more details. ## [Step 2: Choose what to extract](#step-2-choose-what-to-extract) Feedback Review the suggested fields and tables for the document type. Feedback * Remove fields your team does not need. * Add missing fields. * Rename fields so they are clear to the people who review and export the data. * Use a table for repeating rows such as invoice line items or bank transactions. Feedback You can change these fields later, but setting up a useful first version before the test upload makes the result easier to evaluate. app.digiparser.com![What to extract onboarding step showing fields and a table](https://documents.digiparser.com/docs/screenshots/2026-07-23/fields-and-tables-invoice-schema.png?sig=270e4a2eb33805a857cb9a0b464a0e8052eb19822cea58bc38fcac4519ac0733) ## [Optional: Start free trial](#optional-start-free-trial) Some teams see **Start free trial** before the upload step. Complete the trial step when shown. Other teams continue directly to **Upload document**. ## [Step 3: Upload document](#step-3-upload-document) Feedback In the second step, you upload a document to test your parser: Feedback 1. Click the upload area or **drag and drop** a file. 2. For some document types, a **sample document** is offered--you can use it to test instead of uploading your own. 3. Wait for processing to finish (usually a few seconds per page). app.digiparser.com![Upload document step](https://documents.digiparser.com/docs/screenshots/2026-07-23/upload-documents-drawer-clean.png?sig=9f98235e16a07cad7ea3424538d4a96c48be9e6e71f264142541ae2ad878627f) ## [Step 4: View extracted data](#step-4-view-extracted-data) Feedback When processing finishes, you'll be taken to your **Document Inbox** for the new parser. You'll see: Feedback * **Left**: Your uploaded document in the document list * **Right**: The extracted data in a table app.digiparser.com![Document Inbox with first document and extracted data](https://documents.digiparser.com/docs/screenshots/2026-07-23/document-inbox-clean-seeded-docs-account.png?sig=76bab012fc4177601f1b88797624e85a3a8511f9f4fb20c42fdd7c56cf8d4287) ## [What happens after creation](#what-happens-after-creation) Feedback Once your parser is created: Feedback * It appears under **Document Parsers** in the sidebar (as well as on the Parsers page) * You can upload more documents to it anytime * You can configure **Fields & Tables** to control what gets extracted * You can set up **Integrations** to export data automatically * You can adjust **Parser Settings** (email processing, splitting documents, etc.) * You can use it as a target parser in a **Document Classifier** for mixed batches ## [Next steps](#next-steps) Feedback * [Parser Templates](/docs/guides/parsers/parser-templates) - Learn about predefined document types * [Document Classifiers](/docs/guides/document-classifiers) - Route mixed document batches to parsers * [Working with Parsers](/docs/guides/working-with-parsers) - Add fields and configure your parser * [Uploading Documents](/docs/guides/document-processing/uploading-documents) - Upload and process documents How is this guide? GoodBad [ Choosing a Document Type Pick the best document processing type when you create a parser ](/docs/guides/choosing-document-type)[ General Settings Configure parser name, description, and basic information ](/docs/guides/parsers/parser-settings/general-settings)