**The Papo Extractor (https://papo.global/) is the module for extracting contacts and leads, listing runs, checking already saved leads, searching CNAE in the official Receita catalog, and creating reusable audiences — all within the same Papo account.**

## What the Extractor does

The Extractor helps sales and prospecting teams generate contacts from the Papo CNPJ database. Instead of switching between spreadsheets and search tools, you track extractions, check generated leads, and reuse filters as audiences. The module also has an automatic mode to keep new recurring extractions in the account.

## Feature summary

| Feature | What you can do |
| --- | --- |
| Contact extraction | Generate new contacts from the Papo CNPJ database and create them in the account |
| List runs | View the latest runs with status and quantity |
| Contacts per run | See which contacts were generated by a specific run |
| Saved leads | Check already extracted contacts with name, phone, email, city, and CNAE |
| CNAE search | Look up 1,359 subclasses in the official Receita catalog |
| Audiences | List and create reusable filters over already extracted leads |
| Automatic Extractor | Enable recurring extraction in the account |

## How the Extractor works

Using the Extractor can be divided into three main stages.

**Extraction:** the module generates new contacts and creates them in the account. The main database is the Papo CNPJ database. When the available quota is not enough to cover the extraction, the system supplements it with another data source.

**Tracking:** each extraction generates a run that can be checked later. The list shows the status and number of contacts generated.

**Lookup and reuse:** already extracted leads are saved in the account and can be checked with name, phone, email, city, and CNAE. The Extractor also lists saved audiences and allows you to create new audiences using reusable filters over leads already in the database.

## Who it is for

The Extractor is useful for B2B prospecting operations, sales teams, agencies, and professionals who need company contacts segmented by economic activity. It centralizes lead generation and lookup in the same environment as Papo's CRM, WhatsApp, and automations.

Common use cases include finding niche leads by CNAE, maintaining a contact base for re-engagement campaigns, and building reusable audiences to activate different teams or campaigns.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does the Extractor search the official Receita catalog?

Yes. The Extractor searches CNAE in the official Receita catalog, with 1,359 subclasses, the same catalog used in the Extractor interface.

### What data is available in extracted leads?

Leads viewed in the account include name, phone, email, city, and CNAE. Runs also show status and number of contacts generated.

### Can I reuse lead filters?

Yes. The Extractor lists saved audiences and allows you to create an audience with reusable filters over already extracted leads.

### What are Extractor runs?

Each extraction generates a run that can be tracked later. The list of latest runs shows status and number of contacts.

### Does the Automatic Extractor replace manual extraction?

No. The Automatic Extractor enables recurring extraction for the account. Manual extraction remains available for one-off generations.

### Where can I see extracted contacts?

You can view leads already extracted and saved in the account. You can also list the contacts generated by a specific run.

## Read also

- [How to use advanced filters in the Extractor to find niche leads](/hc/papo/articles/how-to-use-advanced-filters-in-extrator-to-find-niche-leads)
- [Understanding Extractor 'Runs': How to track and manage your lead extractions](/hc/papo/articles/understanding-extractor-runs-track-manage-lead-extractions)

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