Heapsort is an O(n log n) sorting algorithm that uses a heap data structure. It works by first converting the input array into a max heap, where the largest element is stored at the root. It then repeatedly removes the largest element from the heap and inserts it into the sorted end of the array. This process continues until the heap is empty, resulting in a fully sorted array. The document provides detailed explanations and examples of how to construct a max heap from an array and how to remove and re-heapify elements during the sorting process.