LlamaParse is a document parsing tool developed to address the persistent challenges faced by developers in extracting structured information from documents. The tool leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and Large Vision Models (LVMs) to transform documents into structured data formats like Markdown, overcoming issues of hallucination and content omission that plagued earlier attempts. LlamaParse offers three parsing modes—Fast, Balanced, and Premium—each catering to different needs concerning speed, cost, and accuracy. Users can either parse documents without AI for raw text extraction or utilize LLMs and LVMs for more structured results, with the option to integrate their own models. The platform has deprecated older systems in favor of improved prompts for better user control and remains committed to enhancing its capabilities by considering documents holistically rather than on a page-by-page basis. LlamaParse is continuously evolving, with plans to introduce new features and systems, and is currently seeking engineers to join its team.