FileMaker 2025 brings artificial intelligence directly into your data workflows with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—a powerful new way to make documents searchable, understandable, and actionable. By combining RAG with FileMaker’s new GetTextFromPDF function, developers can now build apps that automatically extract, summarize, and query PDF content in real time.
This innovation transforms how organizations interact with contracts, reports, manuals, and other document-heavy data sources.
Turning PDFs into Searchable Knowledge
Traditionally, PDFs stored in container fields were static files—useful for reference, but difficult to search or analyze. With FileMaker 2025, the new GetTextFromPDF function extracts the full text from PDFs directly inside your app, converting them into structured, searchable data.
Once the text is available, FileMaker’s built-in AI features can interpret and summarize it instantly—creating a bridge between unstructured documents and meaningful insights.
Adding Intelligence with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
RAG takes document handling a step further. Instead of relying on pre-trained models alone, it allows AI to reference your organization’s own PDFs and data when answering questions or generating summaries.
Example use cases:
Summarize long contracts or policy documents in seconds
Ask, “What are the delivery terms in this agreement?” and get an AI-generated response grounded in the document’s actual text
Analyze reports to highlight key metrics or identify anomalies
By connecting FileMaker’s data handling with contextual AI, RAG ensures that every response is accurate, relevant, and based on your trusted information.
Real-World Impact
These RAG-powered capabilities are especially valuable in industries where document accuracy and compliance matter most:
Legal: Instantly summarize contracts and identify key clauses
Manufacturing: Extract technical specs from PDF manuals
Healthcare: Query compliance and policy documents securely
Finance: Review reports and flag key performance insights automatically
All of this happens natively within the Claris FileMaker environment—no need for third-party integrations or external services.
Why It Matters
By pairing RAG with FileMaker’s new text extraction tools, developers can create apps that:
Turn static PDFs into living, searchable knowledge bases
Automate reporting and documentation workflows
Reduce manual review time while improving accuracy
Keep sensitive document data secure inside FileMaker
iWith RAG-powered document summaries, FileMaker 2025 redefines what’s possible for document management. Your apps can now extract, summarize, and query PDFs intelligently—delivering instant answers from your own data.
Want to see how Claris FileMaker can bring AI-powered document intelligence to your organization? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.