How an email attachment becomes structured data
A familiar message arrives. Behind the scenes, a careful workflow finds the file, reads what matters and sends trusted information to the next system.
Email arrives
A mailbox receives a message. Sender, subject and attachment type can be checked before anything opens.
Attachment detected
The workflow identifies an allowed file—such as a PDF invoice—and separates it from the message.
File opened
Text and layout become available. Scanned pages may need OCR before they are readable by software.
Information extracted
Named fields such as supplier, date, amount and invoice number are collected into a consistent shape.
Rules or AI interpret it
Clear rules check known formats. AI can help with variation, but confidence and evidence must stay visible.
A person reviews when necessary
Missing values, low confidence or high-risk amounts create an approval task—not a silent guess.
Data enters another system
Approved data is sent through an integration, with a record of what happened and what failed.
Now you can see the handoffs behind one familiar task.
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