v2.72.0

docling-project/doclingv2.72.0Feb 3, 2026by docling-ops[bot]

AI Summary

This release introduces chart extraction models and improves Excel table detection with merged cell handling. It also addresses PowerPoint image reference issues.

Key Highlights

Chart extraction models added
Excel table bounds detection improved
Merged cells flattening in Excel
PowerPoint external image reference handling

New Features

Chart extraction models

Full Release Notes

### Feature

* Add chart extraction models ([#2848](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/issues/2848)) ([`fe45c71`](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/commit/fe45c71fe7ad137088e3719dc99e337860120d33))

### Fix

* **backend:** Improve Excel table bounds detection and flatten merged cells ([#2778](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/issues/2778)) ([`3110c43`](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/commit/3110c439da48fe215379492a29a310e64e9d67e7))
* **pptx:** Handle picture shapes with external image references ([#2914](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/issues/2914)) ([`5e452a2`](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/commit/5e452a2e8fcb5ea43a8a7666320998604279c152))

### Documentation

* Add granite vision for charts ([#2946](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/issues/2946)) ([`a5ad8f2`](https://github.com/docling-project/docling/commit/a5ad8f24ff0fe9bcb0b915a26b4132b6dbb65f93))