How to search for text inside multiple PDF files
Search words across many PDFs and scanned documents without opening every file one by one.
Choose the PDF folders
Select Documents, Downloads or any folder where your PDFs may be stored.
Index readable text
Retrio extracts searchable text locally. OCR can also recognize text on many scanned pages.
Use meaningful words
Search for a supplier, reference, address, date or amount that appears inside the PDF.
Open the strongest result
Results are ranked so the closest match appears first.
Frequently asked questions
Can scanned PDFs be searched?
Yes, when OCR can read the text on the scanned page.
Are PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. PDF analysis remains 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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