How Extend's New Document Parsing Tool Helps AI Read Complex Layouts

Extend released Parse 2.0 in May 2026, a document-reading tool that preserves page layout and structure instead of flattening everything into plain text. The shift matters because AI systems reason better when information stays organized—think of reading a table column-by-column versus as one long sentence. Competitors are moving similarly, but Extend's approach includes practical tools and real-world testing.