After testing multiple solutions, CloudFiles Document AI was the only one that worked reliably every time. The only dependable Document AI we found, and with white-glove service, expert onboarding, and strong enablement, the experience has been outstanding.
Read, understand, and act on every document inside Salesforce
CloudFiles Document AI extracts fields, classifies files, answers questions, and maps the data straight onto Salesforce records automatically, all inside Salesforce, without your files ever leaving your storage.

One platform to read, understand, and act on every document
CloudFiles Document AI brings AI-powered OCR and language understanding directly into Salesforce. It reads the files in your connected storage (PDFs, scans, images, and Office files), extracts and validates the data, and maps it straight to Salesforce fields, lookups, picklists, and related records, creating or updating parent and child records with no code. It runs natively inside Salesforce, your files stay where they live and are not copied into CloudFiles, and your documents are never used to train our AI models.

The proof behind the platform
4.9 ★
Average rating on the AppExchange
99.7%
Accuracy extracting fields, signatures, and line items
3x
Faster file processing, from classification to record creation
Salesforce was never built to read your documents
Every invoice, contract, and form that lands on a record still has to be opened, read, and typed in by hand. Salesforce stores the file, but it can't tell you what's inside it or put the data where it belongs. CloudFiles changes the starting point.
Without CloudFiles
- Someone opens each file and keys the data into fields by hand, one document at a time.
- Scanned and handwritten files can't be searched or extracted, so the data stays trapped in the PDF.
- There's no way to ask a question of a document, compare versions, or classify files automatically, so every file is a manual read.
With CloudFiles
- AI reads each file and maps the extracted data straight onto Salesforce records, fields, lookups, and related child records, with no manual entry.
- OCR and NLP handle scanned, printed, handwritten, and multilingual documents without conversion.
- Ask a document a question in plain language, compare versions across a dataset, or let agents auto-label and route files.
Everything you need to turn documents into records
Universal file intelligence
Read printed, scanned, handwritten, and multilingual documents (PDFs, images, and Office files) without converting a thing.
Intelligent queries & datasets
Ask documents questions in plain language, run batch queries, and group files into datasets to compare or validate across many documents at once. Refine every prompt in the AI Playground first.
Document Mapper
Map extracted data straight to Salesforce fields, lookups, picklists, and related records, creating or updating parent and child records in a single no-code run.
Automation & agents
Launch AI the moment files arrive, run function-specific agents, auto-label and split files, and trigger downstream Salesforce flows automatically.
Live in three steps
Point CloudFiles at your documents, tell it what to pull, and let it write the data back to Salesforce, all without leaving the platform.
Connect your files
Authorize your storage or point CloudFiles at any file on a record. Your files stay where they live and are not copied into CloudFiles.
Read, classify & query
Extract fields, tables, and metadata, auto-label by document type, and query one file or a whole dataset in natural language.
Map & act
Use Document Mapper to write data to fields and related records, then trigger Salesforce flows, splits, or approvals automatically.
Watch the demo
See how CloudFiles Document AI automates data extraction and document processing in real time, and how it can supercharge your workflows.
Don't just process, master your files
Extract answers with Query, refine with Prompt Builder, automate tasks with AI agents, split files intelligently, compare documents, and trigger Salesforce flows.

Features that power your document workflows
From reading a blurry scan to updating a connected Salesforce record, these are the capabilities behind CloudFiles Document AI.
Universal file intelligence
Harness AI-powered OCR and NLP to read and understand any document, from crisp PDFs to blurry scans, across languages, formats, and storages.
- Reads handwritten, printed, scanned, and multilingual content accurately.
- Processes PDFs, images, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without conversion.
- Reads files where they live across Salesforce, SharePoint, Google Drive, OneDrive, and AWS S3.
- Pulls structured text, tables, and metadata, not just surface-level text.
Intelligent queries & datasets
Ask questions of your documents in natural language and get structured answers back, then scale it across many files with datasets.
- Use NLP-powered Q&A to surface answers buried deep in files.
- Return results as summaries, tables, structured fields, or JSON/XML, and export to CSV, XLSX, or PDF.
- Group processed files into a dataset to compare versions, spot changes, or validate across documents in one query.
- Run multiple queries in a single batch action, and refine every prompt in the AI Playground before going live.

Document Mapper
Turn what the AI reads into connected Salesforce records, with no code.
- Map extracted data to fields, lookups, and picklists automatically.
- Create or update both parent and child records, like an invoice and its line items.
- Build mapping rules with the built-in List Builder and run them together in one pass.
- Go straight from document to record, with no JSON or Apex to wire up.

Automation & agents
Keep document processing running on autopilot with event-driven AI, from the moment a file lands to the follow-up action.
- Launch AI automatically from Salesforce records, connected storage, integrations, or manually.
- Deploy function-specific agents for extraction, classification, and comparison, solo or in sync.
- Auto-label documents by content (Invoice, Contract, KYC) and split merged PDFs into the right records.
- Trigger downstream flows, approvals, and error handling via Salesforce Flows, Apex, REST API, or Agentforce.
Actionable AI outputs
Convert intelligence into impact by automating downstream actions - update records, manage files, generate new documents, or even compare cross-doc data.
- Auto-update Salesforce records, workflows, and approvals.
- Manage storage with smart file actions like copy, move, or delete.
- Generate, split, or compare documents with AI-powered precision.
Don't know where to start?
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Guides, case studies & more
Installation & configuration
Complete setup guide covering installation, permissions, and storage integration, so you're ready to go in minutes.
AI flows - initial setup guide
Initial guide to set up Salesforce flows to process files, get a document ID, and prepare for AI querying, all in minutes.
Document AI tutorials
From document parsing to mass data extraction and insights, learn how to get the most out of CloudFiles AI.
Explore case studies
Real stories, real impact - discover how teams solved complex document challenges with speed and precision.
Document types
Explore how CloudFiles handles different document types and formats across industries, seamlessly.
ROI calculator
See how much time and money you can save with Document AI. Use our calculator to measure real impact in your CRM workflows.
Power use cases of document AI
Whether you're in finance, real estate, healthcare, or somewhere in between, these use cases show what's possible when AI meets documents.
AI-powered search
Use natural language to search within large PDFs, legal documents, or scanned compliance files, without ever scrolling.
Document insights
Use AI to derive meaning from documents: summaries, insights, emotional tone, or financial calculations.
Document splitting
Split, rename, and route documents to the right record. Whether it's a single PDF with multiple documents or a bulk upload, CloudFiles routes each one automatically.
Used across industries
See how CloudFiles Document AI adapts to document workflows across the industries we serve.
Financial services
Automate KYC and loan document collection, share files securely, and track client engagement, right from CRM. Built for financial services compliance.
Healthcare & life sciences
Manage patient data, automate claims, and ensure HIPAA compliance. Streamline regulatory sharing and reduce manual tasks by up to 80%.
Technology & IT
Manage documentation, automate spec and contract workflows, and track engagement, all within the CRM using CloudFiles.
Loved by teams, backed by results
Don't just take our word for it, take theirs.
CloudFiles Document AI strengthened our Flow-driven document processing in Salesforce, extracting data from complex documents and cutting manual entry. We run document classification, PDF splitting, file routing, and SharePoint sync through Salesforce Flows.
CloudFiles Document AI extracts data and formats it Salesforce-ready before it lands in SF, with proper dates and clean currency values. Document Generation handled appending documents too, and their support made implementation seamless.
Stay compliant & secure.
CloudFiles is independently audited for SOC 2 Type II, certified to ISO 27001, and compliant with HIPAA and GDPR. Data residency is supported in the US, EU, UK, and AU. Your files stay in your own storage - CloudFiles never re-hosts them - and are not used to train our AI models.
Get your document AI plan in 30 minutes
Book a free 30-minute CloudFiles audit. We map your document workflow live, show you where manual reading and re-keying are hiding, and demo the exact AI setup for your org. You leave with a clear plan, whether or not you buy.
Salesforce document AI FAQs
Document AI uses artificial intelligence to read, classify, and extract information from documents, automating document workflows and cutting manual data entry. CloudFiles Document AI runs these capabilities directly inside Salesforce document workflows.
Yes. Document AI extracts structured data from files such as invoices, agreements, and forms. With CloudFiles, that data flows straight into Salesforce records, reducing manual input and improving consistency.
The Document Mapper is CloudFiles' no-code mapping engine. It takes the data the AI extracts and maps it to Salesforce fields, lookups, and picklists, and can create or update both parent and child records (for example, an invoice and its line items) in a single automated run, with no JSON or Apex to wire up.
Both use AI to extract data from documents, but they hand off very differently. MuleSoft Intelligent Document Processing primarily returns the extracted data as JSON or an Apex class that your team still has to map into Salesforce through Flow. CloudFiles maps the data directly to Salesforce fields, lookups, picklists, and related records with the no-code Document Mapper, and reads files where they live in your own storage. If the goal is to turn documents into connected Salesforce records without building the mapping layer yourself, CloudFiles gets you there with far less setup.
Yes. Group processed files into a dataset and run one query across all of them. Teams use this to compare contract versions and surface only what changed, such as clauses, dates, or payment terms, and to validate or de-duplicate across related documents.
It reads each file, extracts and classifies the content, maps it to the record, and triggers downstream actions, so teams stop opening and re-keying documents by hand. CloudFiles combines this with generation, storage, and automation for end-to-end workflows.
No. Your files remain in your external storage and are not copied into CloudFiles or used to train our AI models. CloudFiles is independently audited for SOC 2 Type II and certified to ISO 27001, with HIPAA and GDPR compliance.
Accurate extraction, native Salesforce integration, direct mapping to records, workflow automation, scalability, and clear data-handling. Solutions like CloudFiles that combine AI with document generation, storage, and management in one platform give a more complete approach.