# Introduction to UiPath® IXP

> IXP, also known as Intelligent Xtraction and Processing, is a multi-modal data extraction capability. IXP converts data from unstructured documents and communications to structured data for automation and analytics.

IXP, also known as Intelligent Xtraction and Processing, is a multi-modal data extraction capability. IXP converts data from unstructured documents and communications to structured data for automation and analytics.

Currently, IXP contains different experiences optimized for specific data types. The long-term goal is to provide a single unified solution to extract data from multiple different content types, such as emails and their attachments.

## Core capabilities

IXP contains the following core capabilities:

* **Communications Data** - Uses Communications Mining™ for processing communications data.
* **Unstructured and complex documents** - Provides a user interface optimized for unstructured and complex documents.

IXP also enables users to leverage another intelligent document processing capability, Document Understanding™, which is optimized for structured and semi-structured documents.

For more details, check the following existing guides:

* [Communications Mining](https://docs.uipath.com/communications-mining/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/introduction-to-uipath-communication-mining)
* [Document Understanding](https://docs.uipath.com/document-understanding/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/about-document-understanding)
* [Unstructured and complex documents](https://docs.uipath.com/ixp/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/introduction)

## What UiPath® IXP means to Document Understanding™ users

* For existing users, the only change is the IXP capability for unstructured and complex documents.
* Document Understanding remains a standalone service in Automation Cloud™, with the same access and governance.
* You can also access Document Understanding directly from IXP once you select the **Structured and semi-structured documents** option. For more details, check [Capability types](https://docs.uipath.com/ixp/automation-cloud/latest/overview/capability-types#capability-types).

## What UiPath® IXP means to Communications Mining™ users

* Communications Mining is no longer a standalone service in Automation Cloud™. It is now a capability in the IXP service.
* To access Communications Mining, select IXP from the navigation menu. Then, select the **Communications data** capability.

Figure 1. The IXP service in Automation Cloud

  ![The image shows the Automation Cloud homepage and the list of services from which you can access IXP.](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/ixp/ixp-docs-image-538379-246c14e7.webp)
* The **Communications data** landing page looks slightly different from the original Communications Mining landing page. However, you can still access your existing datasets or create new ones.

Figure 2. Communications data homepage with datasets

  ![The image depicts the Communications Data homepage that displays a list of datasets. From this page you can create a new dataset and access the Administration page.](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/ixp/ixp-the-image-depicts-the-communications-data-homepage-that-displays-a-list-of-datasets-from-this-page-you-can-create-a-new-dataset-and-access-the-administration-page-535829-611bcd17.webp)
* The **Communications data** capability is governed by the [role-based access control (RBAC)](https://docs.uipath.com/communications-mining/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/rbac) experience.