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How to find a document without knowing its filename

Find a poorly named PDF or document using words from its content, a date, company or amount instead of its filename.

Describe the document

Use the details you remember: document type, company, person, product, date or amount.

Search the file content

Windows filename search cannot always help with files named scan001.pdf. Content search identifies words inside readable documents.

Use several clues

A query such as “home insurance contract 2024” is more precise than “contract”.

Review the best match

Check the extract and location before opening the result.

Frequently asked questions

Does Retrio rename my files?

No. The current beta searches and opens files without changing them.

Does it send documents online?

No. Analysis and search run locally on your computer.

Find files using your own words

Retrio only analyses the folders you choose. Your files remain on your computer.

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