The core task of structure analysis is to parse and segment the content of input document images. By identifying different elements in the image (such as text, charts, images, etc.), they are classified into predefined categories (e.g., pure text area, title area, table area, image area, list area, etc.), and the position and size of these regions in the document are determined.
The inference time only includes the model inference time and does not include the time for pre- or post-processing.
The layout detection model includes 20 common categories: document title, paragraph title, text, page number, abstract, table, references, footnotes, header, footer, algorithm, formula, formula number, image, table, seal, figure_table title, chart, and sidebar text and lists of references
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP-DocLayout_plus-L | Inference Model/Training Model | 83.2 | 53.03 / 17.23 | 634.62 / 378.32 | 126.01 | A higher-precision layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset containing Chinese and English papers, PPT, multi-layout magazines, contracts, books, exams, ancient books and research reports using RT-DETR-L |
The layout detection model includes 1 category: Block:
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP-DocBlockLayout | Inference Model/Training Model | 95.9 | 34.60 / 28.54 | 506.43 / 256.83 | 123.92 | A layout block localization model trained on a self-built dataset containing Chinese and English papers, PPT, multi-layout magazines, contracts, books, exams, ancient books and research reports using RT-DETR-L |
The layout detection model includes 23 common categories: document title, paragraph title, text, page number, abstract, table of contents, references, footnotes, header, footer, algorithm, formula, formula number, image, figure caption, table, table caption, seal, figure title, figure, header image, footer image, and sidebar text
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP-DocLayout-L | Inference Model/Training Model | 90.4 | 33.59 / 33.59 | 503.01 / 251.08 | 123.76 | A high-precision layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset containing Chinese and English papers, magazines, contracts, books, exams, and research reports using RT-DETR-L. |
| PP-DocLayout-M | Inference Model/Training Model | 75.2 | 13.03 / 4.72 | 43.39 / 24.44 | 22.578 | A layout area localization model with balanced precision and efficiency, trained on a self-built dataset containing Chinese and English papers, magazines, contracts, books, exams, and research reports using PicoDet-L. |
| PP-DocLayout-S | Inference Model/Training Model | 70.9 | 11.54 / 3.86 | 18.53 / 6.29 | 4.834 | A high-efficiency layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset containing Chinese and English papers, magazines, contracts, books, exams, and research reports using PicoDet-S. |
❗ The above list includes the 4 core models that are key supported by the text recognition module. The module actually supports a total of 12 full models, including several predefined models with different categories. The complete model list is as follows:
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoDet_layout_1x_table | Inference Model/Training Model | 97.5 | 9.57 / 6.63 | 27.66 / 16.75 | 7.4 | A high-efficiency layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset using PicoDet-1x, capable of detecting table regions. |
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoDet-S_layout_3cls | Inference Model/Training Model | 88.2 | 8.43 / 3.44 | 17.60 / 6.51 | 4.8 | A high-efficiency layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset of Chinese and English papers, magazines, and research reports using PicoDet-S. |
| PicoDet-L_layout_3cls | Inference Model/Training Model | 89.0 | 12.80 / 9.57 | 45.04 / 23.86 | 22.6 | A balanced efficiency and precision layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset of Chinese and English papers, magazines, and research reports using PicoDet-L. |
| RT-DETR-H_layout_3cls | Inference Model/Training Model | 95.8 | 114.80 / 25.65 | 924.38 / 924.38 | 470.1 | A high-precision layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset of Chinese and English papers, magazines, and research reports using RT-DETR-H. |
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoDet_layout_1x | Inference Model/Training Model | 97.8 | 9.62 / 6.75 | 26.96 / 12.77 | 7.4 | A high-efficiency English document layout area localization model trained on the PubLayNet dataset using PicoDet-1x. |
| Model | Model Download Link | mAP(0.5) (%) | GPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
CPU Inference Time (ms) [Normal Mode / High-Performance Mode] |
Model Storage Size (MB) | Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoDet-S_layout_17cls | Inference Model/Training Model | 87.4 | 8.80 / 3.62 | 17.51 / 6.35 | 4.8 | A high-efficiency layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset of Chinese and English papers, magazines, and research reports using PicoDet-S. |
| PicoDet-L_layout_17cls | Inference Model/Training Model | 89.0 | 12.60 / 10.27 | 43.70 / 24.42 | 22.6 | A balanced efficiency and precision layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset of Chinese and English papers, magazines, and research reports using PicoDet-L. |
| RT-DETR-H_layout_17cls | Inference Model/Training Model | 98.3 | 115.29 / 101.18 | 964.75 / 964.75 | 470.2 | A high-precision layout area localization model trained on a self-built dataset of Chinese and English papers, magazines, and research reports using RT-DETR-H. |
| Mode | GPU Configuration | CPU Configuration | Acceleration Technology Combination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Mode | FP32 Precision / No TRT Acceleration | FP32 Precision / 8 Threads | PaddleInference |
| High-Performance Mode | Optimal combination of pre-selected precision types and acceleration strategies | FP32 Precision / 8 Threads | Pre-selected optimal backend (Paddle/OpenVINO/TRT, etc.) |
❗ Before quick integration, please install the PaddleOCR wheel package. For detailed instructions, refer to PaddleOCR Local Installation Tutorial。
Quickly experience with just one command:
paddleocr layout_detection -i https://paddle-model-ecology.bj.bcebos.com/paddlex/imgs/demo_image/layout.jpg
Note: The official models would be download from HuggingFace by default. If can't access to HuggingFace, please set the environment variable PADDLE_PDX_MODEL_SOURCE="BOS" to change the model source to BOS. In the future, more model sources will be supported.
You can also integrate the model inference from the layout area detection module into your project. Before running the following code, please download Example Image Go to the local area.
from paddleocr import LayoutDetection
model = LayoutDetection(model_name="PP-DocLayout_plus-L")
output = model.predict("layout.jpg", batch_size=1, layout_nms=True)
for res in output:
res.print()
res.save_to_img(save_path="./output/")
res.save_to_json(save_path="./output/res.json")
After running, the result obtained is:
{'res': {'input_path': 'layout.jpg', 'page_index': None, 'boxes': [{'cls_id': 2, 'label': 'text', 'score': 0.9870226979255676, 'coordinate': [34.101906, 349.85275, 358.59213, 611.0772]}, {'cls_id': 2, 'label': 'text', 'score': 0.9866003394126892, 'coordinate': [34.500324, 647.1585, 358.29367, 848.66797]}, {'cls_id': 2, 'label': 'text', 'score': 0.9846674203872681, 'coordinate': [385.71445, 497.40973, 711.2261, 697.84265]}, {'cls_id': 8, 'label': 'table', 'score': 0.984126091003418, 'coordinate': [73.76879, 105.94899, 321.95303, 298.84888]}, {'cls_id': 8, 'label': 'table', 'score': 0.9834211468696594, 'coordinate': [436.95642, 105.81531, 662.7168, 313.48462]}, {'cls_id': 2, 'label': 'text', 'score': 0.9832247495651245, 'coordinate': [385.62787, 346.2288, 710.10095, 458.77127]}, {'cls_id': 2, 'label': 'text', 'score': 0.9816061854362488, 'coordinate': [385.7802, 735.1931, 710.56134, 849.9764]}, {'cls_id': 6, 'label': 'figure_title', 'score': 0.9577341079711914, 'coordinate': [34.421448, 20.055151, 358.71283, 76.53663]}, {'cls_id': 6, 'label': 'figure_title', 'score': 0.9505634307861328, 'coordinate': [385.72278, 20.053688, 711.29333, 74.92744]}, {'cls_id': 0, 'label': 'paragraph_title', 'score': 0.9001723527908325, 'coordinate': [386.46344, 477.03488, 699.4023, 490.07474]}, {'cls_id': 0, 'label': 'paragraph_title', 'score': 0.8845751285552979, 'coordinate': [35.413048, 627.73596, 185.58383, 640.52264]}, {'cls_id': 0, 'label': 'paragraph_title', 'score': 0.8837394118309021, 'coordinate': [387.17603, 716.3423, 524.7841, 729.258]}, {'cls_id': 0, 'label': 'paragraph_title', 'score': 0.8508939743041992, 'coordinate': [35.50064, 331.18445, 141.6444, 344.81097]}]}}
The meanings of the parameters are as follows:
input_path:The path to the input image for prediction.page_index:If the input is a PDF file, it indicates which page of the PDF it is; otherwise, it is None.boxes:Information about the predicted bounding boxes, a list of dictionaries. Each dictionary represents a detected object and contains the following information:<ol start="1" type="1">
<li><code>cls_id</code>:Class ID, an integer.</li>
<li><code>label</code>:Class label, a string.</li>
<li><code>score</code>:Confidence score of the bounding box, a float.</li>
<li><code>coordinate</code>:Coordinates of the bounding box, a list of floats in the format <code>[xmin, ymin, xmax, ymax]</code>.</li>
</ol>
The visualized image is as follows:

Relevant methods, parameters, and explanations are as follows:
LayoutDetection instantiates a target detection model (here, PP-DocLayout_plus-L is used as an example). The detailed explanation is as follows:
| Parameter | Description | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
model_name |
Meaning: Model name. Description: If set to None, PP-DocLayout-L will be used. |
str|None |
None |
model_dir |
Meaning:Model storage path. | str|None |
None |
device |
Meaning:Device for inference. Description: For example: "cpu", "gpu", "npu", "gpu:0", "gpu:0,1".If multiple devices are specified, parallel inference will be performed. By default, GPU 0 is used if available; otherwise, CPU is used. |
str|None |
None |
enable_hpi |
Meaning:Whether to enable high-performance inference. | bool |
False |
use_tensorrt |
Meaning:Whether to use the Paddle Inference TensorRT subgraph engine. Description: If the model does not support acceleration through TensorRT, setting this flag will not enable acceleration. For Paddle with CUDA version 11.8, the compatible TensorRT version is 8.x (x>=6), and it is recommended to install TensorRT 8.6.1.6. |
bool |
False |
precision |
Meaning:Computation precision when using the TensorRT subgraph engine in Paddle Inference. Description: Options: "fp32", "fp16". |
str |
"fp32" |
enable_mkldnn |
Meaning:Whether to enable MKL-DNN acceleration for inference. Description: If MKL-DNN is unavailable or the model does not support it, acceleration will not be used even if this flag is set. |
bool |
True |
mkldnn_cache_capacity |
Meaning:MKL-DNN cache capacity. | int |
10 |
cpu_threads |
Meaning:Number of threads to use for inference on CPUs. | int |
10 |
img_size |
Meaning:Input image size. Description:
|
int|list|None |
None |
threshold |
Meaning:Threshold for filtering low-confidence predictions. Description:
|
float|dict|None |
None |
layout_nms |
Meaning:Whether to use NMS post-processing to filter overlapping boxes. Description:
|
bool|None |
None |
layout_unclip_ratio |
Meaning:Scaling factor for the side length of the detection box. Description:
|
float|list|dict|None |
None |
layout_merge_bboxes_mode |
Meaning:Merge mode for model output bounding boxes. Description:
|
str|dict|None |
None |
predict() method of the target detection model is called for inference prediction. The parameters of the predict() method are input , batch_size, and threshold, which are explained as follows:| Parameter | Description | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
input |
Meaning:Input data to be predicted. Required. Description: Supports multiple input types:
|
Python Var|str|list |
|
batch_size |
Meaning:Batch size. Description: positive integer. |
int |
1 |
threshold |
Meaning:Same meaning as the instantiation parameters. Description: If set to None, the instantiation value is used; otherwise, this parameter takes precedence. |
float|dict|None |
None |
layout_nms |
Meaning:Same meaning as the instantiation parameters. Description: If set to None, the instantiation value is used; otherwise, this parameter takes precedence. |
bool|None |
None |
layout_unclip_ratio |
Meaning:Same meaning as the instantiation parameters. Description: If set to None, the instantiation value is used; otherwise, this parameter takes precedence. |
float|list|dict|None |
None |
layout_merge_bboxes_mode |
Meaning:Same meaning as the instantiation parameters. Description: If set to None, the instantiation value is used; otherwise, this parameter takes precedence. |
str|dict|None |
None |
json file:| Method | Method Description | Parameters | Parameter type | Parameter Description | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
print() |
Print the result to the terminal | format_json |
bool |
Do you want to use JSON indentation formatting for the output content |
True |
indent |
int |
Specify the indentation level to enhance the readability of the JSON data output, only valid when format_json is True |
4 | ||
ensure_ascii |
bool |
Control whether to escape non ASCII characters to Unicode characters. When set to True, all non ASCII | characters will be escaped; False |
save_to_json()save_pathstrindentintJSON data output, only valid when format_json is Trueensure_asciiboolTrue, all non ASCII characters will be escaped; False preserves the original characters and is only valid whenformat_json is TrueFalsesave_to_img()save_pathstr| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
json |
Get the prediction result in json format |
img |
Get the visualized image in dict format |
Since PaddleOCR does not directly provide training for the layout detection module, if you need to train the layout area detection model, you can refer to PaddleX Layout Detection Module Secondary DevelopmentPartially conduct training. The trained model can be seamlessly integrated into PaddleOCR's API for inference.