How to find a scanned document on your computer

Use local OCR and content clues to find a scanned contract, invoice or letter with an unhelpful filename.

Identify likely folders

Scanners often save files in Documents, Pictures or a manufacturer-specific folder.

Sort likely folders by date if you know roughly when it was scanned.

OCR turns visible page text into searchable clues such as names, references and amounts.

Clear, straight and high-contrast scans are easier to recognize.

Optical character recognition converts visible text in an image into searchable text.

No. Low resolution, handwriting and complex layouts can reduce accuracy.

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